SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2002--Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK) today announced that Carol Bartz, president and CEO, will present a company overview at the Morgan Stanley Software, Services, Internet and Networking Conference at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, Monday, January 6 at 4:00pm Mountain Time. An audio archive and accompanying visuals will be available on www.autodesk.com/investor. For additional information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6705.

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