The AutoCAD Blog Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago AU 2026 is right around the corner! Taking place September 15-17 in Las Vegas, AU 2026: The Design & Make Conference returns with opportunities to learn new skills, connect with experts and peers, and discover what’s next across design and make. If AutoCAD is part of your everyday workflow, there’s plenty to explore. From the latest tips and Autodesk AI-powered workflows to new ways to connect your project data with Autodesk Forma, these sessions can help you work smarter and get more from AutoCAD. You’ll also get an exclusive look at the AutoCAD roadmap and what’s next for AutoCAD. Join the AutoCAD product team for a look at the latest enhancements and a preview of upcoming capabilities designed to redefine design and drafting. From improved collaboration to AI-powered productivity, you’ll learn more about the product strategy guiding AutoCAD development and have an opportunity to share feedback that can help shape what comes next. Be sure to favorite this session and join us. And there’s so much more! Here, we’ve rounded up six AutoCAD sessions to put on your AU 2026 agenda. There’s no advance registration for individual sessions this year, so be sure to favorite the sessions you want to attend and add them to your calendar to build your schedule. Tuesday, September 15 BLD3661 | AutoCAD Tips, Tricks, and the Most-Human Drafting Techniques Tuesday, September 15 | 3:00 PM–4:00 PM PDT What happens when you combine the intelligence of AutoCAD 2027 with some decidedly human expertise? Autodesk Expert Elite member Donnie “The CAD Geek” Gladfelter returns for his ninth installment of AU’s top-rated AutoCAD Tips session. Explore new AutoCAD 2027 features including Geometry Cleanup, Smart Blocks, and Checkout, along with practical workflows designed to reduce repetitive work and accelerate drawing delivery. Plus, discover the deep cuts and productivity techniques that only a seasoned AutoCAD expert can deliver. Favorite this session → Wednesday, September 16 CES2193 | AutoCAD and Autodesk Forma: A CAD Manager’s Playbook for Connected Project Data Wednesday, September 16 | 1:30 PM–2:30 PM PDT Learn how to move beyond fragmented file management and connect your AutoCAD workflows to unified, cloud-based project data. Amarjeet Sonkar and Damian Willcox of Autodesk will take CAD managers on a technical deep dive into Autodesk Forma Data Management Essentials, now included with stand-alone AutoCAD subscriptions. See how Connected Support Files, Connected References, Sheet Set Manager, Checkout, and more can help teams keep shared data intact, collaborate in parallel, and accelerate project delivery. Favorite this session → EDU1915 | Unlock the Power of AI for AutoCAD 2027 Toolsets Wednesday, September 16 | 4:30 PM–5:30 PM PDT Explore how AI-powered tools are helping transform CAD workflows in AutoCAD 2027 toolsets. Hung Nguyen of SolidCAD and Lina El-Khoury of LEK will dive into intelligent object recognition, predictive drafting, automated dimensioning, error correction, material optimization, AI-driven simulation, and more. Learn how these capabilities can help automate complex workflows, shorten design cycles, and create smarter, faster, and more creative CAD processes. Favorite this session → AU2135 | AEC Roadmap: AutoCAD Wednesday, September 16 | 4:30 PM–5:15 PM PDT Want a front-row seat to what’s next for AutoCAD? Join the AutoCAD product team for a look at the latest enhancements and a preview of upcoming capabilities designed to redefine design and drafting. From improved collaboration to AI-powered productivity, you’ll learn more about the product strategy guiding AutoCAD development—and have an opportunity to share feedback that can help shape what comes next. Favorite this session → Thursday, September 17 AU3667 | AutoCAD Support Clinic Thursday, September 17 | 1:30 PM–2:30 PM PDT Have an AutoCAD challenge you’ve been trying to solve? Bring it to the experts. This interactive clinic brings together Autodesk specialists from Technical Support, QA, and Licensing to share practical tips, troubleshooting techniques, and resources that can help improve your day-to-day AutoCAD productivity. A workstation with AutoCAD will also be available for live problem demonstrations, giving you an opportunity to get hands-on guidance for real-world issues. Favorite this session → AU3311 | Connect AutoCAD to the Cloud: Reduce File Chaos for Small Teams with Autodesk Forma Data Management Essentials Thursday, September 17 | 4:30 PM–5:30 PM PDT See how Autodesk Forma Data Management Essentials can give small teams a centralized, cloud-connected project workspace without disrupting familiar desktop workflows. Volker Cocco and Sam Lucido of Autodesk will demonstrate how teams can organize, view, and share project data directly from the desktop, reduce version confusion, improve collaboration, and connect design workflows. You’ll also see how to get started and how Forma Data Management Essentials compares with common file-sharing approaches. Favorite this session → Build Your AU 2026 Schedule These six sessions are just a starting point. Explore the AU 2026 session catalog to find even more opportunities to sharpen your skills, connect with the community, and discover new ways to get more from AutoCAD. Remember, aside from certain labs and hands-on classes, there’s no advance registration for individual sessions at AU 2026. Favorite the sessions you want to attend and add them to your calendar so you can keep your must-see sessions organized throughout the week. Start building your schedule now, and we’ll see you at AU 2026! 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