Why Attend Autodesk University?
Each year private companies and public agencies send their brightest employees to AU—and for good reason. From powerhouse classes and labs in the latest technologies to great networking, Autodesk University gives your organization the tools to get and remain competitive—fast. Find out more below.
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AU is the place to keep your skills up to date, learn about future trends, and discover new ways to experience productivity on a whole new level.
What is Autodesk University?
AU is the world's largest annual gathering of design professionals, industry experts, and Autodesk executives. The four-day event combines a comprehensive learning environment with a trade show and a mix of business and social activities—all designed to help attendees succeed by learning new skills and building valuable business relationships.
The people you meet at AU are as important as the training—the camaraderie among fellow professionals is an exciting aspect of the AU experience. Many attendees are extraordinarily most well-informed Autodesk product users and they're not shy about sharing their knowledge.
Why Attend?
AU is your once-a-year opportunity to spend a short, concentrated week getting the training and making the business contacts you need to take you and your organization to the next level.
Get More Productive
With the world's largest offering of technical content taught by the best instructors, you learn how to get the most from the tools your company uses every day. Jump-start your productivity and help your company reduce costs and get to market faster by increasing your knowledge and improving your problem-solving skills.
Get Connected
Be part of a community of peers and industry leaders from around the world in an environment ideal for sharing best practices and finding solutions. Just one tip or a new approach for solving a problem can make the trip to AU worthwhile. Build relationships with the "best and brightest"—then stay connected all year long with AU Online.
Get the Inside Track
Autodesk takes you seriously and responds to your technology needs. Hear first-hand what Autodesk executives have to say about where Autodesk is going—the vision and strategy that will keep you and your organization at the leading edge.
Get the Pulse
Staying on top of industry trends helps you succeed. Check out the latest technologies in hardware, software, and services from the world's largest gathering of Autodesk developers and strategic partners.
Get Smart(er)
In less than a week, you gain practical hands-on skills, strategic knowledge, and business contacts with which to improve personal productivity and your company’s competitiveness. Plus, with AU Online you have 24/7 access to class content and resources to help your organization innovate and grow all year long.
AU Is an All-Inclusive Event
You get all this in one all-inclusive package that includes your conference, meals, social activities, entertainment, and much more. No other user conference anywhere offers the depth of training and relationship-building opportunities that you find at AU—all neatly bundled in one unique event.
"It's the biggest bang for the buck. Classes and instructors are the best in the industry. Networking with others in the industry and building relationships is critical to my professional success. I highly recommend AU to anyone who uses Autodesk products!”
— AU Attendee
