Autodesk University 2008 Show Guide

Highlights and Special Events Design Matters—Utilities of the Future Wednesday, December 3 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Delfino 4003, Level 4 Autodesk welcomes utility industry analyst Brad Williams, from Gartner, the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. Williams addresses the importance of design as utilities deal with an aging infrastructure, a changing workforce, and a future of intelligent grids and more sustainable operations. With accurate and precise design information as part of a complete utility infrastructure model, utilities can visualize, simulate, and analyze their networks in a real-world context, improving operational efficiency, reliability, and service quality. Williams will also join a panel of utility experts to discuss these issues and more. Believe It. Sharks Real Enough to Bite, Made in AutoCAD Software Wednesday, December 3 1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Hall A, Level 2 Take a journey through two decades of AutoCAD shark designs with AutoCAD user and Hollywood special effects guru Eddie Paul, from his first shark, featured in the Cousteau Society–produced The Great White Shark: Lonely Lord of the Sea, through the latest collection of 3D mechanical sharks featured in Discovery Channel’s Shark Fest. You may even catch a glimpse of the kind of shark that could be produced with AutoCAD in the future. Careful. Sharks designed in AutoCAD are real enough to bite. Autodesk Delivers to the Process and Power Industries Wednesday, December 3 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Delfino 4105, Level 4 Join Mark Strassman, Autodesk vice president, Plant Solutions, as he explores Autodesk’s breadth of applications for the process and power industries—including the soon-to-be released AutoCAD® Plant 3D software, the most modern, easy-to-use, and complete 3D plant design application available. Come learn about all Autodesk tools for engineering and designing process plants and how Autodesk is optimizing them to work together to solve complex problems. Inspiring Creativity in the Classroom Wednesday, December 3 3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Lido 3101, Level 3 Paul Mailhot, Autodesk senior director of Worldwide Education, shares Autodesk’s vision for inspiring creativity in the classroom. Come see how Autodesk is helping you and the worldwide education community to not only foster technical literacy in the next generation of designers and engineers, but also inspire student creativity. During this session, you also learn how secondary and postsecondary educators use Autodesk’s comprehensive education products, programs, and initiatives. AU Unplugged Casanova 603, 604, 606 Welcome to the AU “unconference,” whose goal is to facilitate and enrich those great hallway conversations AU is famous for. AU 2008 provides the venue for approximately 30 unconference gatherings—attendees provide the topics and drive the sessions. The rules: • Discussions only; no lectures • No product or service promotion or selling • The Rule of Two Feet: If you’re not learning or contributing, leave The topics: • Any topic related to your industry, Autodesk, or the AU community To see a complete list of AU Unplugged sessions and times, stop by our campus outside Casanova 603, 604, 606, Level 1. Reseller Co-Hosts Autodesk University’s Co-host program recognizes the strategic role value-added resellers play in the greater Autodesk community. Autodesk welcomes and applauds these leading partners and trusted advisers who, together with their customers, act as catalysts for positive change in their organizations and the communities they serve. To learn more about their products and services, visit the Co-Host area outside Hall B, Level 2. 9

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Autodesk University 2008 Show Guide Contents Autodesk University Daily Schedule Highlights and Special Events Classes by Industry Architecture & Building Design Business CAD Management & IT Civil Engineering Collaboration & Data Management Construction & Real Estate Customization & Programming Design Leadership Developer Education & Learning Electrical & Controls Engineering Facilities Management General Design & Drafting Geospatial Government Industrial Design Keynote Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Media & Entertainment MEP Design & Engineering Plant Design Sponsor Classes Structural Design & Engineering Classes by Date

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