SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Mar 3, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that Carol Bartz, president and CEO, will present a company overview at the Lehman Brothers Software and IT Conference at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, CA, Monday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast and audio archive will be available on www.autodesk.com/investor. For additional information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6705.

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Founded in 1982, Autodesk, Inc., is the world's leading design software and digital content company. Autodesk offers solutions for professionals in building design, geographic information systems, manufacturing, digital media, and wireless data services. By delivering progressive products and services, Autodesk helps customers create, manage, use and maximize the value of their digital data throughout the lifecycle of their projects. For more information about the company, see www.autodesk.com.

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CONTACT: Sue Pirri of Autodesk, Inc., +1-415-507-6467, or sue.pirri@autodesk.com.

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Sue Pirri of Autodesk, Inc., +1-415-507-6467, or sue.pirri@autodesk.com

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