SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    WHAT:     Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) today announced that Carol Bartz,
              executive chairman, will present at the Baird Growth Stock
              Conference in Chicago.

    WHEN:     Tuesday, May 13 at 8:55 a.m. Central Time

    DETAILS:  A live webcast and audio archive will be available on
              http://www.autodesk.com/investors.

    CONTACT:  For more information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at
              415-507-6705.

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 1000 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.

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

Investors: David Gennarelli, david.gennarelli@autodesk.com, 415-507-6033
Katie Blanchard, katherine.blanchard@autodesk.com, 415-507-6034

Press: Pam Pollace, pam.pollace@autodesk.com, 415-547-2441
Colleen Rubart, colleen.rubart@autodesk.com, 415-547-2368

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

Web site: http://www.autodesk.com
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