Explore the fusion of ancient culture and modern technology in the Longmen Grottoes metaverse project by Xu Hui Design Co., Ltd. Discover how Autodesk software was instrumental in creating a digital replica of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This session will cover the innovative process—from 3D modeling with Autodesk tools to virtual space planning—culminating in a metaverse experience that preserves and promotes cultural heritage. Learn about the challenges of digitizing intricate sculptures and the impact on sustainable tourism and education. This case study is for professionals interested in the intersection of technology, cultural preservation, and the future of interactive learning experiences.

Transformation across our industries continues at an extraordinary rate, fueled by the productivity and profitability gains businesses are experiencing as they embrace new technologies and new ways of working. In this session, senior leaders from our Media & Entertainment, Architecture, Engineering & Construction, and Design & Manufacturing businesses will share our vision for the future of our industries and stories of how customers are Making the Future by leveraging the power of Autodesk AI and our industry clouds. Sensory viewing space for General Session will be located in the AU Theater (6A).

The transformations taking place in design and manufacturing continue to create huge opportunities for businesses to rethink how they work. Technologies like artificial intelligence are helping businesses improve their productivity and unlock the data at their disposal to create competitive advantage. In our Design & Manufacturing Keynote, Autodesk leaders will detail important updates to Autodesk Fusion and our product portfolio, as well as highlight how customers are leveraging our technology to achieve better outcomes. Join us to learn how Autodesk is partnering with our customers to support them in Making the Future!

Keeping your projects on schedule, addressing issues promptly, and staying within budget is a significant challenge. This session will explore our strategies and tools for effectively achieving these project goals—from the design phase to field installation.

Parametric design tools aren't just for programs like Inventor, Revit, InfraWorks, or Civil 3D software; there's a set of parametric drawing tools that you can use to create dynamic relationships and constraints between objects in AutoCAD software as well. The parametric drawing tools will revolutionize the way that you draw and edit objects in AutoCAD. This class will introduce you to parametric drawing in AutoCAD by using both geometric and dimensional constraints to add intelligence to your objects. You will learn how using AutoConstrain and Infer Constraints modes can help you quickly add constraints and change your process from drafting to modeling. If you've ever wanted geometry in your drawing to update based on changes that you've made to other objects, or if you've wanted to type a new value into a dimension and have the object update based on this new value—then this class is for you.

Digital factories offer manufacturers critical benefits of efficiency, innovation, and stability — but they're only truly effective if they are designed, built, and operated thoughtfully. In this first session of the Digital Factory Symposium, you'll hear from top leaders about the opportunities they see for companies who are implementing a digital factory. *This session is part of the Digital Factory Symposium, a learning pathway and networking experience on Wednesday, October 16. To see all related sessions, select the "Digital Factory Symposium" filter. If you would like to attend the private welcome reception on Tuesday, October 15, please email DigitalFactoryAU@autodesk.com.

Despite the differences between architecture, engineering, construction, design and manufacturing and the media & entertainment sectors, they all share a common mission: to design and make a better world. So, how can we benefit from each other's unique experiences? How can we leverage technology, workflows and skills from animation, VFX, and game development and apply them to other industries? Whether you're an architect designing the future skyline or a game developer crafting your next open-world adventure, join this digital to hear from industry voyagers who have traversed these sectors. Share your knowledge and engage in insightful discussions about the common threads within the design & make industries.

Data Exchange has launched an Open Ecosystem of Connectors that enable interoperability between the myriad of apps you use every day. Imagine packaging a subset of your model in Revit software—and shipping it through Autodesk Docs software to a colleague in another firm who uses Rhino software! Well, that's possible with Data Exchange. But Revit and Rhino are just the first two connectors we've launched—there are connectors for Inventor, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Tekla, Power BI, and many more! In this class, we'll provide an overview of Data Exchange capabilities today, and in the future. We'll explore case studies of how lighthouse customers are using this new cloud capability. And we'll talk about tips and tricks to get you started quickly! You'll hear directly from customers about workflow solutions for coordination, data validation, automation, and even native element creation. We'll quantify the steps reduced from preexisting workflows when customers move away from files toward a data-focused future.

Our team created a digital twin of retail store located in the shopping mall complex using Autodesk Tandem software–reducing missed inspection time by 90% By combining laser scanning, intelligent modeling, and asset element and IoT sensor data in Tandem extended through our mobile app, we empower plant management to monitor assets and make more-informed business decisions. Dawood integrated our native mobile application—built with Flutter, Supabase, and BuildShip—to record equipment inspections. Elements are tagged with QR codes, enabling rapid information access. This allows for data exchange between the mobile app and digital twin using the Tandem API—making it the single source of truth. This allows on-site engineers to access information on the go to complete daily inspections and send inspection data to the digital twin so that management can assess and respond to events in real time. Automated reminders reduce incidents.

The manufacturing industry finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Accounting for 20% of global carbon emissions and 54% of the world's energy usage, the sector also confronts mounting regulatory pressures, consumer demands, and volatile energy prices. All manufacturers increasingly need a sustainability strategy. However, for many companies the path toward truly sustainable manufacturing remains complex and challenging. What tangible actions and innovative tools, technologies, and processes can manufacturers use from cradle to grave to drastically reduce their environmental impacts, while simultaneously improving productivity and profitability? Join key industry players, including Xometry and Gravity, to learn how manufacturers can drive measurable sustainability gains while boosting competitiveness. Our panelists will highlight innovative technologies, including Autodesk MSI, that manufacturers can adopt to drive emissions and cost reductions.

With the compound collection "Procedural Polygon Generator 2.0" for Bifrost, users can autogenerate buildings and all kinds of architectural detail. The goal is to build a construction history that works on various polygon inputs, and creates complex buildings without any further user input. This solution is used in the video-game industry and the film/TV industry for automated generation of environments, as well as for concept design and visualization in architecture.

Difficult and costly importation of equipment. Lack of customized parts. Unavailable spare parts, especially in the remote areas where supply chains may be disrupted. These are some of the daily challenges faced by the staff of MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières—Doctors Without Borders). The 3D Printing for All project aims to democratize access to 3D printing and solve some of those challenges by getting 3D printing in MSF's projects, and developing procedures and guidelines on how to use it safely and efficiently. Describing design needs, context, and technical parameters for a CAD expert to make a design is critical to the production of the products that solve problems in the field. For the most part, the people who have the problems to solve do not have engineering backgrounds—and yet they have to provide precise information. Throughout the implementation of the project, we've experienced this communication gap, learned valuable lessons on how to minimize the number of iterations, and saved material and time involved in putting a product in use.

Discover how to implement Dynamo Player scripts within Alias software for automotive and industrial design, illustrated through examples like a subdivision car configurator. We'll explore the advantages of real-time slider adjustments that enhance creative flexibility and support precise, proportional modeling based on dimensional constraints. The session will also explore how to enable optional curve input while maintaining functional subdivision topology and providing instant annotational feedback directly in the viewport. Learn how to make beginner-friendly scripts that are ready for immediate use, yet adaptable enough to support your design intent. You will see how to use external spreadsheets as preset files to easily customize inputs.

The landscape of automotive design is rapidly evolving, driven by the transition to electric architectures and the emergence of agile new competitors. This evolution places immense pressure on design studios to streamline their development processes. At Autodesk, our AI teams are dedicated to assisting these studios in unleashing their creative potential and achieving unprecedented levels of productivity. At this year's Automotive Innovation Forum, we gave a tech preview of Form Explorer, the first AI capability delivered within Alias software. With Form Explorer, automotive concept designers can effortlessly generate and refine 3D concepts within seconds, seamlessly transforming them into functional SubD surfaces. This creates the potential to expedite the creation of proportional exterior designs. This groundbreaking tool harnesses a fusion of AI capabilities exclusive to Autodesk, paving the way for a suite of innovative design interactions within Autodesk's arsenal of tools.

In this course, Kennametal's tooling experts will walk you through the expansive electric vehicle (EV) portfolio and proven application solutions to fit your specific machining needs. As a global leader in automotive machining solutions for more than 80 years, Kennametal has forged a legacy in the industry based on accuracy, speed, and versatility. From internal combustion engine (ICE) production to EVs and everything in between, we machine solutions that drive productivity. We are helping customers grow and evolve in EV and hybrid spaces with custom and standard tools to manufacture components—a direct result of not only our legacy in automotive solutions, but also of our growing and modernized manufacturing footprint in more than 60 countries.

Embark on a journey into the realm of efficiency in Inventor software. Learn how strategic integration of templates, style libraries, and iLogic can revolutionize your design workflow, leading to significant cost savings annually. Gain insights from real-world examples of existing customers, showcasing the tangible impact on efficiency and profitability. Join us to master the art of efficiency in Inventor and unlock unprecedented savings for your organization.

Last year, upwards of 75 million automobiles were sold worldwide. How many of those buyers stopped and asked themselves how their sweet new ride came to be? For the few who did, even fewer probably considered that it all starts with building the factory. The automotive industry finds itself at the intersection between manufacturing and construction. We can say from experience, constructing buildings and manufacturing vehicle parts at the same time in the same place is no small feat. It's like trying to build a car while it's driving 75 mph down the highway. Sometimes we get the pleasure of breaking ground at a new site, but we're often expanding or renovating existing facilities, all while still having to get products out the door. This session is for owners, manufacturers, and car people alike—join us for a discussion about our experiences with our construction projects, the tools we use to manage them, and how to deal with the nuances we face manufacturing and building at the same time.

In this talk, we'll explore the transformative potential of generative AI (GenAI) in streamlining conceptual design processes. Our one-year collaborative journey with Kia Motors led to the development of a GenAI wheel concept design tool that bridges design inspiration to creation. Join the talk to discover how GenAI accompanies designers from establishing design directions to exploring design options, facilitating intuitive design workflows. Learn how to harness GenAI's capabilities to interpret designers' inspirations, generating limitless variants efficiently. We'll also discuss how we integrated design constraints into GenAI, providing designers with greater control. Join the conversation and explore the challenges and opportunities for GenAI to streamline your design workflows.

Discover how Automatic Systems, Inc.—a frontrunner in the automotive and industrial machinery sectors—has transformed its operations with the power of data and process management strategies using product lifecycle management (PLM). This presentation will take you through the company's transformative journey, highlighting how it's moved from time-consuming manual tasks and disconnected business systems to an integrated ecosystem with connected data management, PLM, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Learn how the company has achieved greater efficiencies by ensuring up-to-date data and visibility across departments. Through the company's experiences, you'll gain key insights and considerations for your own digital transformation journey. Learn how your business can emulate Automatic Systems' success, using connected data and processes to drive innovation and efficiency. This session is part of the PLM Summit, a dedicated learning pathway and networking experience on Tuesday, October 15. To see all related sessions select the "PLM Summit" track filter. To request attendance at the private luncheon and reception, please email plmsummitau@autodesk.com.

Unlock the power of Autodesk Fusion for Inventor users! Join us as we explore the dynamic world of Fusion software. Discover the essential variances between Fusion and Inventor, unveiling the unique strengths of each platform. Gain invaluable insights to optimize your workflow and enhance your design prowess. Elevate your skill set and embrace the future of CAD with Fusion for the Inventor user!