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Autodesk University: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Headed

Over the past 17 years, Autodesk University has evolved into a year-round learning destination offering a variety of events and programs, as well as online classes and networking. Our goal is to make Autodesk University a one-stop destination where the entire international Autodesk community can come to enhance their skills, build important professional connections, and stay on top of industry trends.

In 2009, the Autodesk University conference took place at the Mandalay Bay, but AU 2009 also expanded to meet the needs of not only those with limited budgets, but also others through the introduction of new programs that specifically were aimed at the Autodesk community outside of North America.

AU 2009 Conferences

This year, 5914 attendees participated in AU 2009 in Las Vegas. Two other conferences in November expanded the reach of AU into Asia:

• AU Japan in Tokyo drew 473 attendees.
• AU China in Beijing drew 1024 attendees.

AU Virtual

AU Virtual extended the benefits of AU 2009 to 19,066 attendees worldwide. Virtual attendees participated in classes from their desktops. These classes included live Q&A and “virtual hallway” conversations via an innovative Twitter feed.

AU Extension

More than 1,950 attendees in 36 countries participated in local mini-AU training events at Autodesk Authorized Training Centers around the world. These events combined AU Virtual classes with Q&A from local experts.

What's in the Works for 2010?

Our goals for next year are not finalized, but some of the ideas we're discussing include offering a mid-year AU Virtual in June, offering AU Virtual in more than one language, and bringing more of the virtual component on-site (e.g. creating content for the physical conference in other locations). We would like our exhibitors included in a virtual offering as well. This year we started promoting AU Virtual in October—a bit late. This year, we think as many as 100,000 registered attendees will participate in AU 2010 events—onsite and virtually.

Stay tuned here on the BLAUG and on our AU Twitter feed for more developments as they become available.

-- Joseph

0 Comments  Posted On January 08, 2010 at 3:00PM

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AU 2009 Online Classes: Who Can Access What?

We’ve received some questions about who can access classes from AU 2009 that are now available from the Online Classes tab on AU Online. Here’s what you need to know:

• AU 2009 Las Vegas attendees, Autodesk Subscription customers, AU Virtual 2009 Premier attendees, and Autodesk employees can access all of the AU 2009 online content.
• All AU Online members can access the entire library of class handouts, and watch screencasts of the AU 2009 keynotes and a selection of classes.

Hope this helps!

--sandy

0 Comments  Posted On January 06, 2010 at 1:02PM

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AU 2009 and AU Virtual Classes Now Available on AU Online

AU 2009 and AU Virtual class handouts, screencasts, and videos are now available on AU Online from the Online Classes page.

More than 400 AU Las Vegas sessions were recorded and are posted screencasts. Plus 55 of the AU Virtual On Demand sessions can be found there as well 19 product clinics.

To access these sessions:

1. Go to AU Online and click the Online Classes tab.
2. Make sure the Event Year selected is 2009 (that’s the default now).
3. Use the other search filters to find the class you want and then click the title or session ID link. This will take you to the class details page.

Links for all the class handouts and other documents are in the section called Class Materials.  If none are listed there for the class, the speaker has not uploaded them yet to the site. Check back regularly or ask the speaker when they will be available.

--sandy

0 Comments  Posted On December 11, 2009 at 6:49PM

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And the Survey Winners Are…

The AU Team wants to thank those attendees who took the time to provide feedback about this year’s Autodesk University on-site classes. This feedback will help us to offer the most relevant topics and select the best speakers for the next AU conference.

Each day, those who completed session surveys online at a Survey Kiosk in the foyers outside the classrooms were entered automatically in a daily drawing for a free AU 2010 all-inclusive conference pass. Here are the winners:

Tuesday

Scott Womack
Russell Ramolete
Natasha Luthra
David Atkins
Ilene MacDonald

Wednesday

Claude St-Hilaire
Robert Marschallinger
Kevin Evans
Jake Freauff
Marshall O'Keefe

Thursday

Rod Haywood
Jennifer Rayner
Philippe Voisard
Christian Knuth
Aaron Lyon

Congratulations and many thanks to all who participated. See you next year at AU!

--sandy

2 Comments  Posted On December 05, 2009 at 3:01AM

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AU 2009 Podcasts: How Autodesk is Taking the Lead on Sustainability, Part 2

Emma Stewart, Senior Program Lead of Sustainability Initiative at Autodesk, talks about Autodesk's C-Fact, a business-friendly, science-driven and transparent approach to corporate greenhouse gas target-setting has been made open source so others can build upon it, tailor it, and use it to help them develop new business models within their organizations.  Listen now.

Learn more about Autodesk’s Sustainability Initiative and how you can participate.

0 Comments  Posted On December 03, 2009 at 8:03PM