WHAT:     The nation's leading experts will discuss solutions to the
              world's energy problems following an exclusive preview of
              "Coal/Nuclear: Problem or Solution?", an episode from the
              Autodesk-sponsored documentary series e2 energy.

    WHEN:     6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
              Oct. 22, 2007
              The National Building Museum
              401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C.

    DETAILS:  "Coal/Nuclear: Problem or Solution?" airs during e2 energy
              season one, part of the documentary series e2: the economies of
              being environmentally conscious. This episode highlights how
              even though renewables, biofuels, solar, wind and other energy
              sources may be alternatives to fossil fuel, it is impossible to
              ignore the ubiquity of coal and the power capabilities of
              nuclear, despite their many drawbacks. These controversial
              resources may be major players in a sustainable energy future
              thanks to new developments in carbon capture and sequestration
              and improved nuclear technologies.

Following the screening, Matt Wald, The New York Times energy correspondent, will facilitate a panel discussion with:

• Daniel Kammen, professor, Energy and Resources Group at UC Berkeley and founding director, Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory;
• Edwin Lyman, senior staff scientist in the Global Security Program, Union of Concerned Scientists;
• Nils Diaz, immediate past chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission;
• Michael J. Wallace, president, Constellation Energy Generation Group.

Brenda Discher, director of industry marketing, manufacturing at Autodesk and David Crane, senior director, government affairs at Autodesk will both be present for comment and interviews.

The screening and panel are part of Autodesk's ongoing initiative to increase awareness for the importance of designing an energy-efficient world. For more about Autodesk and sustainability, visit http://www.autodesk.com/green.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1,000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com.

Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time, without notice and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

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Caroline Kawashima, (415) 547-2498 Eileen Hansen, (503) 471-6805
Autodesk, Inc. Edelman for Autodesk
caroline.kawashima@autodesk.com eileen.hansen@edelman.com

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