AU 2024: Explore the Future of Design with Unique Learning Sessions

As we gear up for another exciting edition of Autodesk University in 2024, the anticipation is palpable. This year's event, set against the vibrant backdrop of San Diego from October 15-17, promises to be a groundbreaking gathering for professionals across the design and manufacturing industries. Whether you're a seasoned AU veteran or a first-time attendee, AU 2024: The Design & Make Conference is poised to deliver unparalleled insights, innovations, and networking opportunities. Register today!

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A Glimpse of What's Ahead

AU 2024 promises to be a hub of innovation, offering a plethora of unique sessions designed to inspire creativity and forward-thinking among attendees. This year, the conference will feature a variety of unique formats and topics that break away from conventional learning and engagement methods.

Top Non-traditional Sessions at AU 2024

These are several of the non-traditional session highlights we think you’re going to love this year at AU 2024.


Activity

4969 | Knowledge Bites: BIM 360 & PlanGrid Transitions to ACC

Deciding when and how to make the move from BIM 360 or PlanGrid to Autodesk Construction Cloud can be complicated and very specific to your needs. In this Knowledge Bite you will hear from Autodesk on what our bigger picture plans around supporting data transitions, what migration solutions are available now, and share best practices on how to make your transition process a success.


Activity

SNET5227 | AU Speed Networking: Accelerate Your Connections!

Participants will meet at the designated area in the Community Zone in the Sails Pavilion. Please be on time. Following guided prompts, you’ll sit across from someone and have a short conversation, exchange information (we recommend connecting in the AU app—quick and easy!), and then rotate to meet someone new in a series of brief exchanges. The goal is to meet as many people as possible.

Note that the number of people you might meet depends on how many enroll—don’t miss out on participating in our AU Speed Networking pilot program!


Hands-on-lab

CS4471-L | Preconstruction Lab: Estimating in ProEst Using Historic Data from ACC Cost Management

Got cost data from your active construction projects? Join us for an experience designed to demonstrate one of many ways to put it to work using Autodesk construction products. We have created for you in this hands-on lab a database of historic unit costs harvested from "your" Autodesk Construction Cloud Cost Management instance. Using ProEst, each attendee will be guided through use of the basic tools needed to build their first estimate. Lastly, each estimator will learn how their estimate can be sent over to Autodesk Construction Cloud Cost Management following award of their contract.


Panel

CS3119 | Beam Me Up: Stellar Journeys to the Autodesk Construction Cloud

Join us for an exciting panel discussion and hear firsthand accounts from our diverse panelists who have successfully transitioned to Autodesk Construction Cloud. This session offers a unique opportunity to understand the real-world benefits. Our panelists, hailing from various industries, will share their experiences, the obstacles they overcame, and the efficiencies they gained through this transition. They will explore how Autodesk Construction Cloud has reshaped their daily operations, streamlined workflows, and improved collaboration across their teams.

You'll also hear about the challenges, including change management, training needs, and initial setup requirements. You'll gain a well-rounded understanding of what transitioning to Autodesk Construction Cloud entails, and leave equipped with practical knowledge, valuable tips, and strategies that can guide your own journey to the cloud. Whether you're considering a transition or already on the path, this panel discussion is an invaluable opportunity to learn from those who've walked in your shoes.


Panel

CS2320 | Digital Professionals Unplugged: A Panel Discussion on the Value of the Digital Role

Join us for an insightful panel discussion focusing on the pivotal role of digital professionals in the construction industry. This interactive session, featuring a diverse group of three to five experts, will explore “why” these professionals are indispensable. Our panelists will shed light on pivotal topics such as digital sustainability, data-driven decision making, and how to navigate industry challenges. Discover “how” digital professionals drive transformations that often remain unseen by end users.

Learn from our panelists’ collective experience with strategies and techniques for overcoming resistance to change, and see how setbacks can be turned into a catalyst for success. The discussion will also focus on “what” tools, exemplified by Autodesk Construction Cloud, have proven successful in driving digital change. Our panelists will provide insights on “when” to implement specific strategies, offering guidance based on their vast experience.


Theater Talk

TH4910 | Using AI to ‘Make Anything’

Explore industry trends and pioneering ideas from leaders in the Design and Make community. Theater sessions feature short talks on critical themes, from AI and the future of work to business resiliency in a time of digital transformation. Walk-ins are welcome.

AI has gone from science fiction to key industry tool in just a few years, and new possibilities emerge every month. From generatively designed cars to autonomous buildings to push-button VFX that can be used by any filmmaker, explore how AI technologies are unlocking new design and make processes and outcomes, redefining collaboration, augmenting creativity, and enabling professionals to work with data in powerful new ways.


Join Us in San Diego

As we convene in San Diego, a city known for its innovation and vibrant culture, AU 2024 is set to be an unforgettable event. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, gain new insights, or simply connect with like-minded professionals, Autodesk University 2024 is the place to be.

Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to what promises to be the most exciting AU yet! Register today!

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Jenny Ragan

As Managing Editor - Content Marketing, Jenny oversees the execution of content strategies and implementation across the Digital Builder blog, podcast, and video channels. She has been working in the marketing side of the AEC industry for the past 15+ years and is the cornerstone of content marketing channel production, owning core editorial calendars and working with internal collaborators and external vendors and contractors to keep all deliverables moving forward.