Autodesk University (AU) User Conference and Exhibition

For 15 years, Autodesk University (AU) User Conference and Exhibition has brought together educators from around the world to learn from experts—and from one another. Each year, educators walk away with new insights, curriculum resources, and contacts that enhance their effectiveness in and out of the classroom. Be part of it.

Read Autodesk President and CEO Carl Bass's personal invitation and make your plan to join us for AU 2008 in Las Vegas, December 2–5, 2008.

Connect, Learn, and Share

AU 2008 is the place where Education & Learning customers can:

  • Hear about key education trends and the challenges facing students and institutions today
  • Learn to put design innovation to use
  • Meet face-to-face with Autodesk executives and product managers to influence future product direction and get a better understanding of Autodesk's education strategy and initiatives
  • Connect with education leaders and peers for new ideas, insights, and tools

AU 2008 Conference Highlights

For a full listing of each day's activities and offerings, see the Daily Agenda At-a-Glance.

AU Keynotes

  • General Session: "The Art of Design + Innovation" —Tom Kelley, Founder and General Manager, IDEO; "Design Innovation + Autodesk Customers" —Carl Bass, CEO and President, Autodesk; "The Future of Design Innovation" —Jeff Kowalski, CTO, Autodesk
  • Education & Learning Keynote: "Inspiring Creativity in the Classroom" —Paul Mailhot, Sr. Director, Worldwide Education Programs, Autodesk
  • View all AU Keynotes

Design Leadership Program

The new Design Leadership program will steep you in industry best practices and decipher the markets evolving around you. Indispensable for business managers and decision makers.

  • The Gensler Program: Digital Design Leadership and Innovation
  • Understanding Performance-based Design using BIM
  • The Emerging Practice of Visual Collaboration
  • View all AU Design Leadership Classes

PowerTrack Sessions

Multi-day PowerTracks offer in-depth "immersion" training in AutoCAD®, AutoCAD® Map 3D, Autodesk Inventor®, Building Design, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Design software and processes.

AU Classes & Labs

  • Functional Design Tools for Educators in Autodesk Inventor® Professional
  • Academic Certification: Give Your Students a Head Start in their Design Careers
  • Incorporation of AutoCAD® Civil 3D and Revit® into Higher Education
  • Best Practices for Teaching 3ds Max®
  • Creativity and Innovation in Education
  • View all AU Classes & Labs

Learn More about AU 2008

To find out more about AU 2008, please use the contact information below or visit the AU 2008 website.

Special Discount for Educators

Qualified educators can save up to $1,000 off the regular conference fee. Please call or email the AU Team to get your discount code—contact information, below.


The Autodesk University Team
Autodesk, Inc.
111 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA 94903
autodeskuniversity@autodeskevents.com
1-888-371-1722 (toll-free in the United States)
1-415-446-7717 (outside the United States)