Autodesk University 2021 | Free digital conference

Don't wait for progress. Make it.

AU 2021 kicks off October 5. Enjoy more regional content:

October 5-7 | Americas
October 7-8 | EMEA & APAC
October 13-14 | East Asia

Learn from industry experts who are progressing architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment.

It all kicks off October 5. It’s virtual. And yes. It’s free.

See why thousands attend

Autodesk University

Learn

Grow. Break new ground. And drive progress past the limits of what’s possible with actionable learnings from global industry experts.

350+ sessions

Industry talks and demos with Q&As
Inspiring thought leadership
Can’t-miss keynotes
Exciting Autodesk news
Engaging industry panels

Unlock

Discover how industry experts are using technology to improve their teams. Their products, businesses, and the world.

Inspiring case studies

Create new efficiencies
Power decisions with data
Improve collaboration
Unlock new insights
Build a sustainable world

Connect

Meet experts. Make connections. And collaborate with fellow innovators from the Autodesk community.

Build your community

Meetups
Networking and meetings
Ask Autodesk your product questions
Get answers to class questions

Featured speakers

Prem Akkaraju

CEO – Weta Digital

Featured in the Media & Entertainment Keynote.

Andrew Anagnost

President and CEO – Autodesk

Featured in the General Session Part I, II, and III.

Raji Arasu

Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer – Autodesk

Featured in the General Session Part III.

Shelly Brown

Principal, IT Director – Burns McDonnell

Featured in the Construction Keynote.

Cesare Caoduro

Digital Engineering Technology Manager – AECOM

Featured in the Forge Keynote.

Dawn Fidrick

Producer, Signs of Life – Griffith Observatory

Featured in the General Session Part III.

Glen Hines

Director of Building Information Modeling Systems – Prologis

Featured in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Keynote.

Seter Wu

Principal Designer – Logitech

Featured in the Product Design and Manufacturing Keynote.

Keynotes and General Session

Attend can't-miss keynotes and the General Session to hear Autodesk news and thought leadership insights. Stay tuned for the full session catalog.

AMERICAS
EMEA
INDIA
APAC
EAST ASIA

Time zone:

5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM

Tuesday, Oct 5

General Session I

Welcome, news, and announcements

Product Keynotes

AutoCAD, general design session, as well as other product briefings

Wednesday, Oct 6

General Session II

The future of industry

Industry Keynotes

Keynotes for Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Product Design & Manufacturing; and Media & Entertainment

Construction Keynote

New enhancements to the Autodesk Construction Cloud are presented

Thursday, Oct 7

General Session III

A platform for better outcomes

Forge Keynote

The latest news on Autodesk's cloud platform, Forge

9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM

Thursday, Oct 7

General Session I

Welcome, news, and announcements

General Session II

The future of industry

Industry keynotes

Keynotes for Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Product Design & Manufacturing; and Media & Entertainment

Construction Keynote

New enhancements to the Autodesk Construction Cloud are presented

Friday, Oct 8

General Session III

A platform for better outcomes

Forge Keynote

The latest news on Autodesk’s cloud platform, Forge

Product Keynotes

AutoCAD and general design session, as well as other product briefings

8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM

Thursday, Oct 7

General Session I

Welcome, news, and announcements

General Session II

The future of industry

Industry Keynotes

Keynotes for Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Product Design & Manufacturing; and Media & Entertainment

Construction Keynote

New enhancements to the Autodesk Construction Cloud are presented

Friday, Oct 8

General Session III

A platform for better outcomes

Forge Keynote

The latest news on Autodesk’s cloud platform, Forge

Product Keynotes

AutoCAD and general design session, as well as other product briefings

1:00 AM
1:30 AM
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
4:00 AM

Thursday, Oct 7

General Session I

Welcome, news, and announcements

General Session II

The future of industry

Industry Keynotes

Keynotes for Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Product Design & Manufacturing; and Media & Entertainment

Construction Keynote

New enhancements to the Autodesk Construction Cloud are presented

Friday, Oct 8

General Session III

A platform for better outcomes

Forge Keynote

The latest news on Autodesk’s cloud platform, Forge

Product Keynotes

AutoCAD and general design session, as well as other product briefings

1:00 AM
1:30 AM
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
4:00 AM

Wednesday, Oct 13

General Session I

Welcome, news, and announcements

General Session II

The future of industry

Industry Keynotes

Keynotes for Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Product Design & Manufacturing; and Media & Entertainment

Construction Keynote

New enhancements to the Autodesk Construction Cloud are presented

Thursday, Oct 14

General Session III

A platform for better outcomes

Forge Keynote

The latest news on Autodesk’s cloud platform, Forge

Product Keynotes

AutoCAD and general design session, as well as other product briefings

The future belongs to those who make it

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