Autodesk has a public online Autodesk Trust Center to report security advisories, serious issues, and hopefully solutions to issues and exploits. There have recently made some updates on issues that could be serious and you should review and take appropriate action as necessary. It is commendable that Autodesk takes these issues serios and provides the alert and recommendations including solutions for customers with products with an expired of support contract but affected.
Autodesk ID: ADSK-SA-2024-0004 Product, Service, Component: Autodesk AutoCAD, Advance Steel and Civil 3D Impact: Out-of-Bounds write, Stack-based Overflow, Heap based Overflow, Use-After-Free, Memory Corruption, Untrusted Pointer Dereference, Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Uninitialized Variable Severity: High Original Publish: 2/29/2024 Last Revised: 3/20/2024 |
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Customers using previous versions that no longer qualify for full support should plan to upgrade to a supported version as soon as possible to avoid downtime and potential security vulnerabilities. Visit the Autodesk Knowledge Network for more information about previous version support.”
After attending 32 Autodesk University events, I won't be at this year's event, and no longer work for Autodesk. However, my tradition of providing tips to make the most of Autodesk University (AU) continues. This guide aims to help you not just survive, but thrive at AU 2023.
What is Autodesk University?
Autodesk University is an annual event where thousands gather in Las Vegas to learn, network, and share knowledge. It's not just a 12-hour-a-day event; activities run virtually around the clock. So, get organized and plan ahead.
Dates: Monday, November 13 – Wednesday, November 15
Location: Venetian/Palazzo Congress Center, Las Vegas, NV
Online Access: Free streaming of keynotes and events
Registration: Register for AU Here
Cost: $2,250 (Sept 16 - Nov 15, excludes hotel and travel)
Las Vegas will be bustling due to the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX race starting on November 18th, immediately after AU.
Session Highlights
In-person class session list
Airport Transportation
You are responsible for your own transportation from the airport to your hotel. Here are some suggestions:
Jump-start your AU networking while saving on the taxi or ride share fare and possibly save your company some money sharing a ride.
AU Schedule
Sign in to your AU account or the mobile app, to review your AU schedule or make changes.
https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/conference/las-vegas/schedule
Make sure to attend the General Session and keynotes:
Monday, Nov 13 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST
”Our industries are changing faster than ever. And though the uncertainty we’re all facing is accelerating, so is the technology available to us all. With AI looming ever larger for all of us, it feels like our industries are reaching a tipping point. As the cloud connects more of your data, it enables AI to unlock powerful new ways of working. Join Autodesk President and CEO Andrew Anagnost and colleagues as they show how our Design & Make Platform is taking us closer to the cusp of a new era, one where technology will unleash your productivity and your creativity, no matter what industry you work in.”
General Session Day 2
Tuesday, Nov 14 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST
“It is well established that our industries are changing faster than ever. Although change is inevitable, how you respond to change is a choice. Change can be forced upon you. Or you can be a force of change. In this session, Autodesk’s COO, Steve Blum, will share inspiring stories of customer change and impact, and host a conversation with Ryan Reynolds, the actor, producer, and businessman who has become a force of change in an ever-changing world.”
Attend the AU Party
The Design and Make Celebration
Wednesday, Nov 15 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST
Practical Tips
Transportation
Networking and Socializing
Essentials
Tech Tips
Comfort and Well-being
Bonus Tips
Autodesk University offers an almost endless supply of opportunities. Plan wisely, and you'll not just survive but thrive. Share this guide with anyone attending AU 2023.
Remember, there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet.
Hope you enjoy the "Running of the Nerds" in Vegas.
Cheers,
Shaan
The world, and the AEC industry lost an amazing friend and educator on March 18, 2023.
I first met Suzuki-san many years ago in the AUGI-Japan (Autodesk User Group International - Japan) group while visiting Japan. We met while I was there working on building relationships with Japanese Autodesk product users to improve the feedback to Autodesk in beta testing of products.
He was soft-spoken, kind, skeptical, funny, analytical, well-respected, and brilliant.
It was an honor to have known you. My sincere condolences to your family and friends.
惜しい人を亡くしました
People that attended Autodesk University 2022 received a nice email today with some exciting news from Autodesk Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Blum.
“Thank you again for attending Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans. I wanted to share some important information regarding our 2023 event.
Autodesk University will take place at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada between Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th November, 2023.
I talked at this years’ conference about the value we place on listening to you to improve our customers’ experiences – experiences like Autodesk University. While our original intention was to return to New Orleans in 2023, we decided to find a new location based upon your feedback. I sent an email shortly after the event concluded asking for your thoughts on AU, and the insight you provided was truly invaluable in making the decision to relocate. Thank you again for your input. And although we are pleased to return to Las Vegas next year, it doesn’t represent a permanent new home for the conference. We will host AU in different cities in the years to come!
There are more exciting announcements on the horizon for Autodesk University in the coming months so please stay tuned!”
I am looking forward to seeing everyone this next November for an amazing world class event!
This doesn't mean AU will be in Vegas in 2024.
-Shaan
Here are the past Autodesk University locations not including the international event locations from my Autodesk University History page:
https://www.btl-blog.com/between_the_lines/autodesk-university-history.html