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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.

Digital Transformations and Technology Trends in the AEC Design and Construction Industry

Starting out this new year, 2025, I've started exploring trends. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is rapidly evolving with technology. Staying ahead means embracing innovations that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver better outcomes.
Let’s explore key trends shaping the industry and how businesses can align with them to stay competitive.

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.

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.

AEC Industry Panel at AUGI CON24

I’m leading a panel on AEC Industry Software at AUGI CON 2024 on the 2nd day. This 90-minute panel is not aimed at marketing or sales pitches, nor will it be a debate. Instead, it is designed to be an informative and engaging 90-minute discussion that highlights various perspectives and experiences from industry experts and software developers.

Our goal is to provide our live audience, primarily AEC software users, with valuable insights into the evolution of AEC software, its current challenges, innovative solutions, and a look into what the future holds.To ensure the session is as enriching and informative as possible, we are assembling a group of panelists (AEC Software, AEC Startups, and AEC Industry Experts) who can contribute unique viewpoints on these topics.

Dive into XR: Shaping the Future of Building and Design

What is Extended Reality (XR)?
The advent of XR has been very helpful for many industries, including Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and also Manufacturing. XR technology is revolutionizing the way we design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure, facilitating better communication, enhancing collaboration, inspection, and increasing overall productivity and efficiency.