The document summarizes Graham's experience at Autodesk University 2012 in Las Vegas. Some key details include: - The conference was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre with over 8,500 attendees, 850 classes, and 800+ speakers. - Graham attended 15 classes including Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013 certification and the Autodesk Infrastructure Symposium. - Emerging technologies like augmented reality and new apps/plugins were demonstrated. - Graham learned about future products like M-Six VEO and gained benefits from networking with others at the event. - Attending the conference provided a wealth of information to share within the company.

3. Social Media
Twitter:
#AU2012
#UKBIMcrew
#GlobalBIMcrew
Facebook:
Autodesk University Page
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS…
…ENDS UP ON TWITTER

4. AU 2012 Keynote Address
• Held at Mandalay Bay
Convention Centre
• Over 8500 attendees
• 850 Classes
• 800+ Speakers
• 100+ Exhibitors
• Keynote Address
• Innovation Forums
• Exhibition Hall
• Lectures
• Labs
• Round table sessions
• Sponsored Events = beers
Exhibition Hall
Classes
Events
AU2012 – The Facts

5. So What We Get Up To?
• Autodesk Infrastructure Symposium
• Various Events
• 15 Classes Attended
• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013 Certification

6. Free Certification Classes
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013 Certified Professional

7. AU2012 – Future Gazing

8. AU2012 – Future Gazing

9. Augmented Reality
• Present concepts in office or geo-located
Apps & Plugins
• AR Media plugin
• Autodesk Showcase Labs
Plugin
• Augment for IOS

10. What Did G Present?

11. What Did G Present?

12. Classes G Attended
Autodesk Infrastructure Symposium
• 6326 Autodesk Infrastructure Symposium: Electric & Gas Utility
Breakout Session

13. Classes G Attended
AutoDesk University
• BO2372 The Owner’s Enterprise BIM for Lifecycle Operations
• AB1420 A 3D Integrated Design Process (IDP) Using GIS and BIM
Techniques
• MP3870 MEP Design-to-Coordination: Best Practices for Building a
Design Model in Autodesk® Revit® MEP and Autodesk®
Navisworks®
• CM2028 Best Practices for Coordinating Multiple Disciplines and the
Use of Multiple Software Products on BIM and IPD Projects
• MP1414 Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2013: On Steroids!
• CR3630 Checking the Gut Check: Validating Project Schedules Using
Lean Methods and Model-Based Planning

14. Classes G Attended
AutoDesk University
CR2852 Autodesk® Navisworks®: Practical Tips and Tricks from Seven
Years in the Construction Industry
AB3700 Autodesk® Revit® Data Management
CR2165-P Building the Death Star: The Autodesk® Way!
MP3620 Quality Control for Autodesk® Revit® MEP Models
UT2574 Building Rich GIS Solutions to Automate Network Statement
Processes for Utilities
AB2965 Coordinate and Dominate BIM Project Success

15. Beyond Revit

16. M-SIX VEO
Due for launch 31st January 2013
The future of BIM?

17. Las Vegas

18. So – What is the benefit of going?
• You can walk around with you eyes closed and
still learn
• Meeting lots of interesting people especially
at breakfast (6:30am every morning)
• You’ll come back with a mountain of
information you can share with the rest of the
company and use as part of your companies
training & strategy/roadmap

19. Revit Gunslinger 2014
Graham/Mike/Allan attended Gunslinger
events in Poland / Boston to go bug hunting.

20. Poland

21. Poland

22. BOSTON
Skylar Tibbits - MIT

23. Revit Gunslinger 2014
The Wish list has been handed over.
We will keep you updated of any feedback!

24. Revit Gunslinger 2014
If you would like to attend then get more involved
in the following activities!!
• Autodesk Forums
• Autodesk Customer Satisfaction
Surveys/Workshops
• Alpha/Beta Testing Autodesk Software
• Be more pro-active – email Autodesk suggestions
for improvements – set up a company wish-list
etc

25. AU2012 / Revit Gunslinger 2014
Thanks - Q&A