At Autodesk University, Autodesk User Community engages users and offers special opportunities for users to network with each other.
Autodesk International Community Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall
Come and meet your Autodesk online community manager and Autodesk bloggers, provide feedback about the online community sites, learn how to get Autodesk product updates and training on your favorite social media, and meet other users just like yourself. If you are not a registered community member, come to the pavilion to find your community, which will quickly become your number one resource.- Network and interact with users like yourself and join an Autodesk Community
- Become a member of an Autodesk User Community: 14 communities from multiple countries and disciplines will be on-site
- Join fun activities, including the long-running favorite – AUGI’s Top Daug Contest
- Test-drive cool new offerings from Autodesk Labs
Autodesk User Community Courses and Roundtable Session
Autodesk will host a community leadership roundtable discussion and community courses for leaders of online and face-to-face communities. If you are leading or directing an online community or a local user group (or would like to start one!), join us to see what is new and effective in user groups and online community and learn how to make your job easier.Monday, November 30, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. – Community Roundtable Discussions
Level 3, South Seas I & J, Mandalay Bay Events Center
Welcoming all online and face-to-face user group leaders.
- Getting Started Online
- Marketing your meetings and member recruitment
- Managing volunteers
Food and beverages will be offered, commencing at 3:30 p.m. to help the roundtables get started.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. – Leading and Managing Online and Face-to-Face Communities
Do you currently lead or would you like to create an online or face-to-face community? This course will inspire you and will showcase case studies and tools that make a successful community.
Grab your breakfast and come learn about content, speakers/videos, and the importance of strong leadership. You will leave the course with a list of content ideas from other leaders as well as some resources that will make your job as leader easier. This course is one of three community courses being taught at AU.
Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. – Creating a Community Strategic Plan Workshop
Whether you are part of a newly-established local community or a long-standing user group, a common challenge is the ability to sustain a successful community beyond the initial years of its existence. Does your community have the infrastructure in place to survive departures of key contributors?
There are two elements critical to maintaining a successful community over the long run. First is to establish and maintain your community strategic plan. The second is to establish and execute guidelines regarding succession planning. This course teaches how to create and maintain an effective strategic plan. During the course, attendees will develop a strategic plan for their community. This course is one of three community courses being taught at AU.
Thursday, December 3, 7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. – It’s All About the Members
Lincoln’s famous words “...of the people, by the people, for the people...” describes community at Autodesk. Community is about the members, not the leaders or sponsors. Join us to learn how to effectively “talk with”, question, or poll your membership. This course is one of three community courses being taught at AU. Attendees will develop skills in research and communication techniques and share examples.
