LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2011--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a world leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software, is bringing together
more than 200,000 designers, engineers, architects and digital artists
at a series of in-person and virtual events to explore the “Power of the
Possible.” Now in its 19th year, Autodesk
University is the annual series of Autodesk user conferences,
including the flagship Autodesk University event in Las Vegas and
associated virtual offerings online, which begin today. Autodesk
University China, Autodesk University Japan and Autodesk University
Brazil took place earlier this year.
“Over the past year, Autodesk has launched new solutions, including Autodesk
Cloud and our new design
and creation suites, to help our customers solve the world’s
toughest design and engineering challenges,” said Chris
Bradshaw, Autodesk senior vice president and chief marketing
officer. “At Autodesk University 2011, our global user community will
learn about new ways to use the power of cloud computing to increase
efficiency and improve profitability, and design better products,
buildings, infrastructure and entertainment.”
A highlight of Autodesk University 2011 ― with more than 8,000 attendees
from 80 countries expected ― will be the new series of innovation
forums: six sessions intended to provoke, challenge and enlighten
attendees about entirely new ways to design and innovate. The innovation
forums will feature a mix of individual presentations and panel
discussions with representatives of organizations including Disney,
Sony, Nike, TechShop, Gehry Technologies, Granta Design and Forrester
Research, as well as noted speakers Sir Ken Robinson, Louise Leakey,
Saul Griffith and Alex McDowell.
Autodesk University provides training on the latest Autodesk 3D design
software, free certification opportunities and the chance to interact
with and learn from other users and design industry leaders. The 2011
series of events is one of the largest gatherings of design
professionals and industry experts in the world and includes a broad and
deep curriculum of Autodesk technical content taught by top instructors.
Autodesk University provides attendees with a mix of presentations,
instruction and social activities to network, share ideas with peers and
meet industry leaders from around the world.
Autodesk University China, Autodesk University Japan and Autodesk
University Brazil were held earlier this year and attracted a combined
audience of more than 4,000 attendees. Autodesk University Las Vegas and
Autodesk University Virtual run from November 29 through December 2 and
will offer almost 1,000 classes, labs, un-conference discussions,
virtual learning sessions and keynote presentations. Both physical and
virtual attendees can train with the latest tools and techniques
alongside top instructors, Autodesk insiders and industry experts.
Virtual attendees can access key industry sessions and interact online
with peers and experts through 200 on-demand classes, available in
English, Spanish and Portuguese. Autodesk University Virtual is free at
the AU
Virtual site.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries -- including the last 16 Academy Award winners
for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software to design, visualize
and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in
1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA
and/or other countries. Academy Award is a registered trademark of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All other brand names,
product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk
reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and
specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not
responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in
this document.
© 2011 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
Source: Autodesk
Autodesk
Michael Oldenburg +1-415-547-2439
michael.oldenburg@autodesk.com