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Autodesk University 2018 Day 3 – The Day in Photos

AU 2018 Day 3 November 14th, 2018 The day kicked off with classes, AU Theater presentations, and then two industry keynotes for AEC and Manufacturing. Architecture, Engineering, & Construction Keynote Announcement: Autodesk and Unity Expand Collaboration to Design, Make and Virtually Experience Anything Product Design & Manufacturing Keynote Autodesk University 2018 Product Design & Manufacturing Keynote – Video Announcement: Autodesk Ups the Ante on Advanced Manufacturing with Technology Updates, New Alliances After the keynotes, the crowds made their way to... Read more →

Autodesk University 2018 Day 2 – The Day in Photos

AU 2018 Day 2 November 13th, 2018 The day started off extremely early with the annual AU5K and this year Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost joined a couple hundred of us at 6:00am to run a marked course along the strip. It was a blast! The fastest this year was a person that ran the 5k course in 15 minutes! My hyperlapse of the AU5K run. https://youtu.be/EgMPfvczods Inside the Sands Expo AU was beginning which means – the halls and escalators... Read more →

Autodesk University 2018 Day 1 – The Day in Photos

AU 2018 Day 1 November 12th, 2018 Always a bit of a trip to see the entrance to the Venetian. My mind immediately thinks of the old Q*bert video game. = The morning started extra early with a run of the route for the AU5K down the strip the day prior to the event. I wanted to make sure there were no surprises along the 3.2 mile route. I then went to the rehearsals for General Session and Keynotes. The... Read more →

Thank You

I am so very thankful for all the attendees, partners, sponsors, employees, and the Autodesk University event staff for making it an amazing Autodesk University 2018. Over 11,000 attended the event last week in Las Vegas. I am now going though over 1000 photos of mine and will post them starting after the US Thanksgiving Holiday. I also want to thank all the bloggers and social media that attended the super packed suite meetup this year HTC, Unity, The Wild... Read more →

Forge DevCon Keynote 2018

The Forge DevCon was held on the first day of Autodesk University. The keynote was great and you can now watch it on YouTube. It was apparent from the Forge DevCon they will need to expand the are as it was packed with Forge developers,partners, customers, and employees this year and many amazing 3rd party solutions built upon Forge being shown. Forge DevCon Keynote 2018 “Watch the full Forge DevCon keynote from November 12, 2018. Featuring Jim Quanci, Brian Roepke,... Read more →

Autodesk University 2018 Day 0 - The Arrival in Photos

On Sunday November 11th, I flew to Vegas and got ready for Monday Day 1 with the Forge DevCon, Connect & Construct Summit, Computational BIM Workshops, Leadership Forum, and others occurring essentially Autodesk University is a 4 day event Monday through Thursday. Here are some of my memories in photos from Sunday and more days to be posted tomorrow. Some people got in earlier to setup AU and some even more energetic attendees ran in the Rock & Roll Marathon... Read more →

Post Autodesk University Monday– Now What?

Maybe you were one of the over 11,000 attendees in Las Vegas last week attending Autodesk University 2018 and have traveled home and perhaps getting back to normal after catching up on sleep and getting my voice back over the weekend like me. But now what? If you are like me, you have a lot of great memories, photos, business cards, people to follow up with, a few new found pounds from the food to get rid of, many emails... Read more →

AU5K Was Another Record Breaker

This morning at Autodesk University there were several hundred Autodesk University attendees which included Autodesk employees, customers, partners, and even our fleet footed Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost. After pre-running the route Monday morning this morning still offered some surprises such as overnight construction forced us to run through a portion of the Flamingo Casino and people having to hold the doors for other runners. With the detour and all the stairs to cross the Blvd, this should be called AU5K... Read more →

Autodesk University Day 1 General Session

Autodesk University General Session 2018 was this morning, but if you couldn't attend in person you can watch it now on YouTube. https://youtu.be/c4LMWLkirH8 More info on the general session topics, presenters, and the concept lunar lander later. I have been tweeting and posting to Instagram in real-time when I am unable to write a blog post. @shaanHurley The Blogger & Social Media Meetup is this evening at 8pm! Tomorrow Day 2 Make sure to drop by the Hub and pet... Read more →

AU 5K and Fun Run

If you are attending Autodesk University next week, you should plan to join us Tuesday morning for some fresh air fun. You so not need to sign up, just show up ready to have some fun and make new friends while seeing the Las Vegas strip before it wakes up and there is usually a uniquely beautiful sunrise along the route. The Autodesk University annual AU5K is an official AU event being held Tuesday the 13th of November at 6... Read more →

Autodesk University 2018 Tips

We are now less than two weeks from Autodesk University! Autodesk University is the premier Autodesk customer event held yearly where several thousand creative design and visualization experts descend on Las Vegas. They arrive wide eyed, craving knowledge from the best in the industry. They leave tired and full of valuable knowledge to make them more productive back at work. After attending every Las Vegas based Autodesk University, I have compiled a long list of tips over the years for... Read more →

AU2018 Blogger and Social Media Meetup Sign Up

We are now less than two weeks from Autodesk University 2018! Every year at AU we invite active bloggers, social media participants and other “friends” to join us for a little food and drink at AU – a chance for us to meet some of these people face to face and to thank them personally for their (typically unpaid) work that helps promote Autodesk products or by assisting our Autodesk customers. This year LinkedIn Learning has graciously partnered with us... Read more →

Blogger and Social Media Meetup at AU 2018

Hey, Bloggers & Social Media attending Autodesk University 2018. If we held the Blogger and Social Meetup this year, what evening in the busy AU 2018 schedule would work? Tuesday eve? Its hard to avoid conflicts but lets try to find a time that works and we will get a location with drinks to gather to meet in real life. My preference is early in the week to collaborate on upcoming AU activities. I will also see about giving away... Read more →

The Autodesk University AU5K is a Month Away

If you are attending Autodesk University next month, you should plan to join us Tuesday morning for some fresh air and fun. Tuesday, Nov 13, 6:00 AM - 07:15 AM 231817 - AU 5K and Fun Run “Grab your running shoes and join us on the Vegas Strip for this annual AU tradition started by avid runner and Autodesk expert Shaan Hurley. What better way to jump start your morning and your endorphins while connecting with fellow attendees—all before your... Read more →

THE FACTORY Powered by Fusion 360 Back at AU 2018

Do you remember the awesome speakers many made at Autodesk University 2017, and how popular this was? We're bringing the crowd favorite back to AU2018! This year a new project where attendees will have the chance to roll up their sleeves in a unique hands-on factory setting to design and manufacture their own air quality sensing lamp. THE FACTORY powered by Fusion 360 will be front-and-center in the Expo Hall and is open to a limited number of participants on... Read more →

Sign Up for the AU5K!

If you are registering for Autodesk University 2018, you can also sign up for the official AU5K which has doubled in size each year due to popularity and the fun getting fresh air and making new friends. 231817 - AU 5K and Fun Run ”Grab your running shoes and join us on the Vegas Strip for this annual AU tradition started by avid runner and Autodesk expert Shaan Hurley. What better way to jump start your morning and your endorphins... Read more →

Registration for Autodesk University 2018 is Now OPEN

I hope to see you this November at Autodesk University 2018. The registration just opened today. Some classes and sessions fill up extremely fast due to their popularity. I will provide some details on special events and meetups as we get closer. Thanks to last years attendees survey feedback, my Autodesk University 5K “AU5K” is once again happening for Autodesk University 2018. Be prepared for the AU5k and to walk run, jog, or crawl on Tuesday morning at 6am with... Read more →

Start Training for the AU5K!

First, congratulations to all the speakers that were notified this week that they will be speaking at Autodesk University 2018 in Las Vegas! Thousands of proposals were submitted and the quality and competition for the event were top notch. Thank you to all that wrote and submitted a proposal. Thanks to last years attendees survey feedback, my Autodesk University 5K “AU5K” is once again happening for Autodesk University 2018. The morning run is an attendee favorite. This run started small... Read more →

Hurry Up and Vote for AU 2018 Classes

The deadline for voting on Autodesk University 2018 classes is this Friday, July 13th. You have the opportunity to help select which speakers and classes will be available when registration begins August 8. Vote for AU 2018 Classes Autodesk University 2018 is November 13-15, in Las Vegas. I hope to see you there. Read more →

Not at AU London this week?

Could make the trip for on reason or another? The AU team has you covered! with the live stream of the keynotes. https://autode.sk/2t7oXyL “AU London kicks off today, chock full of classes and learning sessions, mind-expanding keynotes, interactive exhibits, and receptions for networking with your peers. If you want to discover what lies ahead for the future of making and building, London’s Tobacco Dock is the place to be today. Can’t be there? You can still get in on the... Read more →

Submit your Autodesk University 2018 Proposals

Now is your chance to shine among your peers and help educate others on how to do things with Autodesk software and technology. You can submit your proposal to be selected to present a class or session this fall in Las Vegas at Autodesk University 2018. BECOME A SPEAKER AU Las Vegas, Forge DevCon, and Connect & Construct Summit AU is a learning community for today’s design and engineering professionals, from project managers and product users to decision makers and... Read more →

Autodesk University Proposals Opening Soon

Get your ideas ready to submit a class proposal for Autodesk University and Forge DevCon 2018! Competition is always heavy to be selected to present or teach at the premiere event with 10,000+ Autodesk customers in attendance. Learn more about what we're focused on this year. https://autode.sk/2wjWr0W Read more →

Remember that Time in Vegas?

Autodesk University 2015, oh yeah, May the Fourth Be With You! A popular and fun May 4th pun on the Star Wars “May the Force Be With You.” Autodesk product sessions, networking, tattoos, gelato, dancing, singing, and fun. What happens at Autodesk University Las Vegas, doesn't stay in Vegas. Conference bathroom lines aren’t fun for anyone. Skinny Jeans??? #NOPE In honor of May The Fourth several Autodesk offices have Star Wars playing in common areas including the shiny new Autodesk... Read more →

Autodesk University Dubai

In addition to the big Autodesk University held in Las Vegas, there are several Autodesk University events held around the world. Autodesk University Middle East is being held May 7-8 in beautiful Dubai. Register now to explore the Future of Making Things! http://autode.sk/2GMr6FU Read more →

AU5K Run Results

It has been only 2 months since Autodesk University 2017, but many of us will never forget it. I especially won’t forget the first year my AU annual run was made into an official event and a huge hit with well over 100 runners participating. I can’t wait until next year and healing my left knee meniscus to be able to get back to my normal running self. Here are the AU5K aka Shaan’s Run results.It wasn't a race by... Read more →