Autodesk University 2027 Guide: Dates, Passes & Attendees
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Autodesk University 2027 is expected in the autumn, with the location still to be confirmed; AU 2026 ran from 15 to 17 September in Las Vegas. Autodesk’s annual conference gathers around 10,000 architects, engineers, construction managers, manufacturing engineers and media professionals.
Hundreds of classes, keynotes and theater talks cover Revit, AutoCAD, Fusion, Construction Cloud and topics like AI, BIM and digital twins. This guide covers what to know and how vendors can reach Autodesk users.
Autodesk University 2027 at a glance
| Next edition | Autumn 2027 (location and dates to be confirmed; AU 2026 ran 15-17 September in Las Vegas) |
| Venue | The Venetian (2026) |
| City | Las Vegas, Nevada (2026); has rotated |
| Typical month | September-October |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | ~10,000 |
| Exhibitors | ~150 |
| Industry | Design & make software, AEC, manufacturing, media |
| Organizer | Autodesk |
| Official website | autodesk.com/autodesk-university |
AU in a nutshell
AU features hundreds of classes, keynotes and theater talks on Autodesk products (Revit, AutoCAD, Fusion, Construction Cloud) and industry trends like AI, BIM and digital twins.
Partners and complementary software vendors exhibit in the Expo; a free Digital Pass gives online access.
Where and when to find AU
Las Vegas (Venetian) in 2026; previous editions also in San Diego, Nashville and New Orleans.
Does it change location? Yes, it has moved between cities (Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Diego, Nashville).
Person drafting on a blueprint. Photo by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash.
Who attends AU?
- Architects and engineers
- Construction managers and VDC leads
- Manufacturing engineers
- IT/CAD managers
- Autodesk partners
Budget holders are here, but they are spread across a large crowd that also includes engineers, partners and other vendors. The value comes from filtering the list down to the titles and companies that actually buy from you.
Need the AU attendee list? I extract it from the official event app and website, enrich each profile and hand it over as a clean CSV or Excel file. Start here
Industries and niches covered
- BIM and architecture software
- Construction management
- Manufacturing CAD/CAM
- Digital twins
- AI in design
- Media and entertainment
The sales opportunity at AU
AU attracts the people who run design and construction technology inside their firms: BIM managers, VDC leads, CAD managers and engineering leaders. Many are looking for tools that integrate with Autodesk products.
For complementary software and services vendors, those roles are the key buyers and influencers. A list of attending firms and roles helps you plan meetings and demos around the classes they attend.
Who should attend AU?
Best for: vendors with a defined segment in design and engineering who are ready to filter the attendee base by role and company size.
Less ideal for: teams expecting qualified leads to come to them. At AU, the useful meetings are almost always arranged before the show opens.
Passes and pricing
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | In-person pass pricing on autodesk.com; Digital Pass free |
| Typical cost | ~$1,300-2,000 in person (confirm). |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check autodesk.com/autodesk-university before you buy.
Does AU have an app?
AU provides an event app/online planner.
From a sales point of view, the app’s main limitation is access. You see the people who chose to be visible, you can’t pull them into your CRM, and once the event ends the data usually disappears with it.
AU: strengths and weaknesses
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| AEC and manufacturing tech buyers | Autodesk-centric |
| Strong partner ecosystem | Rotating cities |
| Free digital pass |
A pre-show prospecting plan for AU
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 6-8 weeks before | Get the attendee and exhibitor list. Segment it by job title, company size and industry, and remove existing customers and competitors. |
| 3-5 weeks before | Start outreach on email and LinkedIn. Mention the event, give a specific reason to meet and offer two or three time slots. |
| Show week | Confirm every meeting 48 hours ahead, keep a short list of walk-in targets, and log every conversation in your CRM the same day. |
| 1-5 days after | Follow up while the event is still fresh, then add non-responders to a nurture sequence. |
AU has moved between Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Diego and Nashville in recent years. Check the 2027 host city before planning travel or regional targeting.
Pre-booked meetings beat booth traffic. If you want a clean, segmented AU list to work from, reach out on Prospector and tell me who you want to meet.
Frequently asked questions
When is Autodesk University 2027?
Autumn 2027 (location and dates to be confirmed; AU 2026 ran 15-17 September in Las Vegas). Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (autodesk.com/autodesk-university) before booking travel.
Where is AU held?
Las Vegas (Venetian) in 2026; previous editions also in San Diego, Nashville and New Orleans.
Does it move? Yes, it has moved between cities (Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Diego, Nashville).
How much does a AU ticket cost?
~$1,300-2,000 in person (confirm). See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends AU?
Mainly architects and engineers; construction managers and VDC leads; manufacturing engineers; IT/CAD managers.
Can I get the AU attendee list?
Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about AU here.
Get the AU attendee list
Whether you are exhibiting or walking the floor at AU, the teams that win are the ones who arrive with meetings already booked. Get in touch through Prospector and I’ll put together the attendee list for your event.
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Photo credits
- Cover image: Photo by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash
- In-article image: Photo by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash
Sources
Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.