SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 12, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that Al Castino, senior vice president and CFO, will present a company overview at two upcoming conferences:

    -- The Prudential Securities Silicon Valley Software Summit on Wednesday,
       May 19, 2004 at 8:45 a.m. Pacific Time
    -- The Piper Jaffray Technology Conference on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at
       8:30 a.m. Eastern Time

A live webcast and audio archive for both events will be available on www.autodesk.com/investor. For additional information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6705.

About Autodesk

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.

NOTE: Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

    Contact:
     Sue Pirri, 415-507-6467
     Email:  sue.pirri@autodesk.com

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

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

http://www.autodesk.com