My AU 2026 Parting Gift Was Influenza A

I came home from Autodesk University 2026 with swag, new connections, and a lab-confirmed case of Influenza A. Plus a modest proposal for germ-free AU 2027: the AU Suit.
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More

I came home from Autodesk University 2026 with swag, new connections, and a lab-confirmed case of Influenza A. Plus a modest proposal for germ-free AU 2027: the AU Suit.

A day-by-day look at AU 2026 in Las Vegas - product team meetings, keynotes, a crashed live demo, my standing-room-only session on AI and the CAD manager role, Rebelution at Brooklyn Bowl, and the 36-hour crash afterward.

The Autodesk University 2026 Thrive Guide by Shaan Hurley offers essential tips for attendees preparing for the event in Las Vegas from September 15-17. The guide includes venue highlights, packing suggestions, and advice on networking and session attendance. It emphasizes the importance of hydration, comfortable footwear, and enjoying the local cuisine and attractions.

Every Autodesk University location from the first one in 1993 through Las Vegas 2026, including the four-city 1999 year, the virtual pandemic AUs, and the international events in Japan, China, and Brasil. The complete AU host-city history, updated. AU 2026 will be my 34th.