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Autodesk University 2025 Thrive Guide – Your Playbook for Nashville

AU 2025: Your Thrive Guide By Shaan Hurley

Welcome to my annual Autodesk University Thrive Guide, compiled and written to help you thrive, not just survive the Autodesk Design & Make event of the year. Whether it’s your first AU or your 30th, showing up prepared makes all the difference.

AU 2025 lands in Nashville this September, bringing together thousands of professionals across AEC, D&M, M&E, and beyond. With AI front and center and 500+ sessions on the schedule, there’s a lot to take in, but also a lot of opportunity.

This guide will help you cut through the noise, prioritize what matters, and make the most of your time in Music City.

AEC Trends 2025: The Technologies and Workflows Shaping Our Industry

The AEC industry isn’t known for moving fast—but that’s changing. In 2025, the pace of tech adoption is picking up, driven by pressure to deliver faster, cheaper, and with fewer people.

Here’s what’s rising to the top this year—tools and workflows that are actually making a difference on real projects, not just trade show demos.

The Future of Manufacturing Technology

In today's fast-paced world, manufacturing is undergoing a major transformation. Driven by technological advancements, shifting market demands, and the push for sustainability, this evolution was evident at the recent IMTS—the world's largest manufacturing technology show with over 100,000 attendees. Attending with some startup clients, I got an up-close look at the technology trends.

AEC Hackathon Wroclaw Edition October 4th – 6th

AEC Hackathons have been incredible and inspiring, leading to the formation of actual industry startups with products born from hackathon-generated ideas. I've personally participated in two events, one in Seattle and another in Copenhagen. If you ever have the chance to participate or even just attend, take it—it's enjoyable and you witness innovation at the very moment it ignites change in the industry.

Exciting News – I’m Attending IMTS 2024 in Chicago!

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be attending the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) this year in Chicago!

From September 9-14, 2024, McCormick Place will be the epicenter of innovation, and I’m looking forward to diving into the latest advancements in the manufacturing technology space. IMTS is where the magic happens—where ideas come to life, technologies evolve, and the future of manufacturing takes shape.

Treading the Fine Line: A Practical Guide to Tech Evolution

As we journey through the ever-changing landscape of technology, the challenge isn't just about adopting new tech; it's about integrating it seamlessly into our existing lives and workflows. Picture this: a person balancing delicately on a tightrope between two skyscrapers, old and new. This is our everyday reality in the modern world.