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Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Scaling with Construction Cloud: Lessons from Power Design & Skanska

The path to enterprise adoption of Construction Cloud (ACC) looks different for every contractor—but the lessons learned are universal. In this session, leaders from Power Design (U.S.) and Skanska Sweden share how they have scaled their use of ACC across projects and disciplines.

Through real-world stories, they’ll highlight:

The inflection points that drove deeper investment in ACC
How workflows evolved to improve collaboration across design, , and field teams
Key change management strategies—training, adoption, and building champions
The obstacles encountered along the way, and how they were overcome
The measurable impacts on productivity, risk management, and project outcomes

Whether you’re just beginning your ACC journey or looking to expand usage, this session provides actionable insights from two of the industry’s most innovative contractors.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Build: Crushing Deployment to Maximize Adoption

Effective adoption of applications like Build software is based on a well-executed deployment strategy. This is the differentiator when business investment, outcomes, and ROI are at stake. We’ll explore the implementation journey of Build at ISEC, a specialty finish contractor. We’ll focus on strategy that included a transition plan from a legacy solution, leadership buy-in, trials, functionality review with stakeholders, development of new workflows, configuration, communication strategy, training, and post-deployment support. Alongside Autodesk delivery services, ISEC established a scope of work, budget, and timeline for deployment. We established a team of subject matter experts (37) from across office locations (20) representing more than 700 employees. Come and learn about ISEC’s connected workflows that integrated additional departments in a common data environment optimizing the project lifecycle.

48p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

From Routine to Insight: Automating Construction with Construction Cloud and AI

Are you concerned that you spend too much time on routine tasks and not enough on decision making? This session will provide a strategic overview of how we automate 20% of routine construction tasks by connecting Construction Cloud to our project database. We’ve built a platform to manage issues from design through inspection, streamline daily operations, and enable expert decision making via BI dashboards powered by granular data from Construction Cloud. Platform use cases include data aggregation via Bridge on Construction Cloud, model check dashboards with the Data Exchange and Validation Tool APIs, and circulation approval dashboards in projects. The Construction Cloud Meetings tool also embeds meetings into our workflows to manage follow-ups more efficiently. Over 100 projects already benefit from linking Construction Cloud with HR and construction data, and we aim to further scale this by automating 50% of routine site tasks using AI, while also integrating training and evaluation systems into the same platform.

107p

Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2012

A Cracking Story: Specialist Marine Interiors Experience with Autodesk® Vault Professional and Autodesk® PLM 360

They say it takes people, process, and technology for any new implementation to be successful; my experience has taught me that the reality is exactly in that order. In this class, you will learn about our experiences in implementing and managing Autodesk Vault Professional software and training our staff to use it. Drawing on experiences from our implementation of Autodesk PLM 360, we will discuss Specialist Marine Interiors' experience throughout the implementation. You will hear what we have achieved and how we got there, including lessons learned and best practices. We will also cover the details of how to set up workspaces in Autodesk PLM 360, including configuration details and concepts.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Power of Brand: The Story Behind Autodesk's First Ever Automotive Design Student Contest

In the automotive design space, how do we get students engaged with Autodesk tools? How do we make them aware of all the wonderful careers available within that space? That was the original idea behind our first ever design contest, "The Power of Brand.” Over four months, students showcased their creativity by creating a new vehicle inspired by a nonautomotive brand. Autodesk’s Alias and VRED software brought their design proposals to life. This lecture will recap the contest’s journey as well as the students' insights into their use of those tools—tools commonly used by automotive design studios around the world. Join us for a discussion on education, skill development, and the future of automotive design careers.

68p

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Scaling with Autodesk Construction Cloud: Lessons from Power Design & Skanska

The path to enterprise adoption of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) looks different for every contractor—but the lessons learned are universal. In this session, leaders from Power Design (U.S.) and Skanska Sweden share how they have scaled their use of ACC across projects and disciplines.

Through real-world stories, they’ll highlight:

The inflection points that drove deeper investment in ACC
How workflows evolved to improve collaboration across design, preconstruction, and field teams
Key change management strategies—training, adoption, and building champions
The obstacles encountered along the way, and how they were overcome
The measurable impacts on productivity, risk management, and project outcomes

Whether you’re just beginning your ACC journey or looking to expand usage, this session provides actionable insights from two of the industry’s most innovative contractors.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

From Routine to Insight: Automating Construction with Autodesk Construction Cloud and AI

Are you concerned that you spend too much time on routine tasks and not enough on decision making? This session will provide a strategic overview of how we automate 20% of routine construction tasks by connecting Autodesk Construction Cloud to our project database. We’ve built a platform to manage issues from design through inspection, streamline daily operations, and enable expert decision making via BI dashboards powered by granular data from Autodesk Construction Cloud. Platform use cases include data aggregation via Bridge on Autodesk Construction Cloud, model check dashboards with the Data Exchange and Validation Tool APIs, and circulation approval dashboards in projects. The Autodesk Construction Cloud Meetings tool also embeds meetings into our workflows to manage follow-ups more efficiently. Over 100 projects already benefit from linking Autodesk Construction Cloud with HR and construction data, and we aim to further scale this by automating 50% of routine site tasks using AI, while also integrating training and evaluation systems into the same platform.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Winning with Desktop Connector: A Proven Approach

Whether you're considering onboarding to Desktop Connector or you're a seasoned veteran, this case study is designed to set you up for success. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools available, learn where to find additional resources, and understand how to report issues effectively. By the end of the case study, participants will be well-equipped with a pattern to navigate the cloud data management journey using Desktop Connector with confidence.
Target Audience: This class is ideal for anyone looking to optimize their use of Desktop Connector. Whether you're new to the tool or have years of experience, you'll find valuable insights and practical tips

Panel / Nashville 2025

Innovators Stage | From Risk to Reality: Using Corporate Philanthropy to De-Risk Industry Innovation

Global challenges are intensifying, from climate change to workforce disruption. And companies are being called on—by customers, employees, and markets—to move beyond business as usual to create impact. This panel will explore how corporate philanthropy and impact investing are used to catalyze growth of early-stage nonprofits and start-ups for impact outcomes, including: upskilling and training a rapidly shifting workforce in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), and reducing carbon emissions from building operations, construction, and manufacturing industries. In this session, leaders from corporate foundations, nonprofits, and start-ups will share how they’re unlocking resources—including funding, technology, and expertise—to create an ecosystem for emerging solutions to our most urgent challenges to thrive.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

The Digital Track Switch: Driving Connected Cloud Adoption Without Breaking Complex Rail Infrastructure Project Delivery

Management in infrastructure is no longer optional, but implementing cloud-based workflows mid-project—especially in complex rail infrastructure delivery—comes with unique challenges. In this session, we’ll explore SYSTRA’s behind-the-scenes journey of adopting Autodesk Construction Cloud during an active rail infrastructure project. From stakeholder pushback and data silos to integration hurdles, we faced the real-world challenges of shifting to a connected, cloud-first delivery model without stopping the train. This session will focus on strategic decisions, lessons learned, and best practices for rolling out Autodesk Construction Cloud and connected digital workflows mid-project, and integrating SYSTRA’s in-house tools—without compromising productivity or trust. Whether you’re leading a digital strategy for civil infrastructure or are mid-rollout on a large-scale rail project, you’ll leave with a clearer view of how to lead change and deliver value through cloud-connected collaboration.

27p

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Unveiling the AI Vision to Close the Digital Skills Gap and Confirm Project-Ready Teams

According to the 2025 Autodesk Design and Make Report, training is the #1 driver of technology adoption — and AI is set to lead that charge. Join the Global eTraining founding team and AEC industry leaders for the ribbon-cutting launch of GeT’s pioneering AI-driven platform, built to close the digital skills gap, accelerate technology adoption, and confirm project-ready teams. This revolutionary platform transforms corporate training into a powerful catalyst for adoption and retention, with AI capabilities developed directly from client needs. By turning company data into actionable knowledge, it bridges the gap between information and insight. More than a feature upgrade, this is a fundamental shift toward learning that is just-in-time, just-enough, and just-for-me — advancing GeT’s mission to “learn faster, retain more, and save time.”

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Transforming Engineering with Autodesk Platform Services: A Comprehensive Enterprise-Level Deployment Strategy

Learn about our holistic approach of deploying Autodesk Platform Services throughout a global engineering business, ensuring we have the right tools for the right tasks! We are transforming our organization, significantly increasing Autodesk Platform Services adoption through a multifaceted and targeted approach of solution development. We’ll explore our comprehensive Autodesk Platform Services strategy, which includes building user-friendly tools native to engineers, training programs, detailed documentation, and cohesive guidance. Learn about a diversified strategy of deploying Autodesk Platform Services solutions through Revit and Civil 3D add-ins, stand-alone web tools, a custom Dynamo library, and integrated workflows—all of which are empowering our engineers in various user groups. Understand each environment’s challenges and learn about tailoring tools to streamline workflows for efficiency and quality gains. We’ll also explore how we’re using artificial intelligence (AI) on top of our web-based Autodesk Platform Services applications, enabling innovative use of data for outcome-based design.

45p

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Closing the Design and Make Skills Gap with Autodesk Certifications

Based on research collected by Autodesk and Certiport, a Pearson VUE company; 87% of companies are facing or anticipating a skills gap, and 85 million jobs are potentially going unfilled by 2030, the need for skilled workers is more critical than ever. In today’s fast-evolving digital world, certifications are key to acquiring and demonstrating the skills employer’s demand. Research shows that 47% of certified professionals seek to build new skills, with 75% citing skill development as a major motivator. In this modern, face-paced economy, mastering skills and validating that you have them will be a valuable currency. Join our session to discover how certifications can help bridge the skills gap in the Design and Make industries. Learn about Autodesk’s Training and Certification offerings for every career from entry-level to professional, and how our global network of partners can support your growth.

33p

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Harnessing the Autodesk Ecosystem to Support Academic and Employer Partnerships

Our talk will showcase the close partnership between employers and academic institutions within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. At the heart of these partnerships sits Autodesk, which has a long-standing commitment to assisting educational establishments through training and licensing. In this talk, we will discuss the unique relationship Foster + Partners has forged with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to develop curriculums and opportunities for students and show how the recipe for success could be shared globally. We’ll showcase the innovative use of Autodesk products, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, within an educational setting. This session aims to discuss the benefits of nurturing future talent prospects, and ensuring as an industry we are focused on future skill developments that will help push new innovative ideas forward.

101p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Conversational BIM: From Prompts to Projects

Traditional BIM workflows demand technical expertise, often excluding those without specialized training. This session will introduce a new approach that integrates large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, into architectural design to simplify BIM generation. By using natural-language commands, users can generate architectural models in tools like Revit software without relying on sliders, scripts, or detailed software knowledge. We’ll demonstrate a working prototype that translates everyday instructions—such as, “create a two-story apartment with eight rooms”—into editable BIM elements. This talk will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can bridge the gap between language and design, opening BIM access to architects, developers, and even nonexperts. Join us to rethink the future of modeling—from clicking to conversing.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

AI and XR: The Future of Design Collaboration and Training

Artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) are changing how we design, collaborate, and learn. Whether it’s automating repetitive tasks, improving real-time collaboration, or creating immersive training environments, these technologies are making workflows faster and more interactive. This session will explore practical ways AI and XR are being used across design, architecture, and media. We’ll look at how AI enhances creativity and speeds up ideation, how XR helps teams visualize ideas before they’re built, and how these tools are transforming training by making learning more hands-on and accessible. Rather than replacing human skills, AI and XR are becoming essential tools for designers, engineers, and educators. This session will share real-world examples of how they’re shaping the —and how you can integrate them into your own practice.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Democratizing Machine-Learning Catchment Modeling: From Simulation to Surrogates

Explore how you can use artificial intelligence (AI) to extend the reach and accessibility of catchment-specific machine learning (ML) in InfoWorks ICM software without sacrificing hydraulic fidelity. This session will introduce the concept of training surrogate ML models on local InfoWorks ICM simulations to predict flows at key locations across a catchment. You’ll learn how Autodesk is generating and deploying these surrogates to quickly forecast system performance without computationally expensive simulations. The approach offers a new way to support rapid scenario testing, stakeholder engagement, and real-time operational insight without hurting a hydraulic equation. The session will present a practical framework for integrating AI in a way that empowers more users and accelerates insights.

15p

Hands-on Lab / Nashville 2025

Crafting Your Own Rabbit Bell: Integrating Seamless MCAD and ECAD in Autodesk Fusion

When friends reminisce about the 70s, 80s, and 90s, receiving a musical greeting card for their birthdays was truly a joyful experience. Gently unfolding the paper card to hear the Happy Birthday song was a simple yet delightful pleasure. Even after the birthday, revisiting the heartfelt wishes written by friends while listening to the melody brought back cherished memories, often accompanied by a smile. These moments are among the beautiful memories of that era. Inspired by these nostalgic thoughts, why not create a DIY mini rabbit bell and bring it back to home to share with others about the special moment from Autodesk University? Fusion is excellent for seamless integration of MCAD and ECAD. In this 90-minute class, you will craft your very own Rabbit Bell from scratch using Fusion. You could bring one Rabbit Bell PCB board back to home.

28p

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Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Extending Automated MEP Analysis in Revit 2026

"Revit 2026 introduces powerful new capabilities that transform how MEP designers work. In this session, we’ll explore two major enhancements that give users unprecedented control and flexibility over electrical and mechanical systems. You’ll also learn how to apply Dynamo scripts to automate the task. On the electrical side, we’ll cover the newly introduced user-controllable conductor sizes and cable configuration tools. These updates eliminate long-standing limitations, enabling both imperial and metric workflows with custom logic to automate conductor sizing and assign cables to circuits based on your own standards and rules. On the mechanical side, we’ll showcase a highly requested feature: the ability to override pressure loss coefficients for ducts and pipes. This gives mechanical engineers precise control over pressure drop calculations, ensuring more accurate sizing, balancing, and performance simulations across HVAC and hydronic systems. By the end of this session, attendees will gain insight into how Revit 2026 empowers MEP professionals to create smarter, more adaptable, and globally compliant designs—all from within the native Revit environment. "

53p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Automate, Balance, Iterate: Mastering Grading Optimization in Civil 3D

As land development and civil engineering projects continue to demand greater efficiency and precision, the Civil 3D Grading Optimization tool has emerged as a promising solution for automating and streamlining the grading process. This presentation will offer a practical, hands-on perspective from a daily Civil 3D user actively engaged in site design projects. Drawing from real-world experience, we will explore how the tool integrates into typical design workflows, discuss its strengths in accelerating conceptual grading and balancing earthwork, cover the key benefits it brings in terms of design iteration and visualization, and examine a few limitations. This session aims to provide an honest, experience-based evaluation of Grading Optimization, offering insights for professionals considering its adoption and those looking to enhance their current use of the tool.

31p

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