The Future of Design, Make, Build & Operate

Insights From Autodesk University & Beyond

Online Event | 28th, 29th & 30th Nov

DESIGN, MAKE, BUILD & OPERATE

3 DAY VIRTUAL EVENT

For three decades, Autodesk have been running their annual event "Autodesk University" which brings together innovators in architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing and media and entertainment. It enables users to learn, connect and inspire by sharing ideas, hearing about advanced industry practices and explore opportunities for the future.

As the annual event is now only being held in the United States, we know that it may be difficult for all users to attend. As a result, we're pleased to invite you to our free online event to hear about the key topics that were mentioned at AU and beyond!

Join us for an insightful 3 days of learning and embracing the latest technological advancements to help foster collaboration and innovation to work smarter for a better future.

Date

28th, 29th & 30th Nov 2023

Time

10am - 2:30pm per day

Location

Online (Go To Webinar)

Who Should Attend?

  • Architects
  • Building/Estate Owners
  • Construction Professionals
  • Engineers
  • Product Designers
  • Manufacturers
  • Sustainability Managers

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to gain valuable insights from our industry experts as they delve into the latest trends and future visions.

Immerse yourself in three insightful days of learning and embracing cutting-edge technological advancements, all aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation to help us work smarter for a better future.

 

Design

Architecture and Engineering Industries  

 

10.00

Opening Session 

Key takeaways from Autodesk University from a design viewpoint

Alan Stone

Alan Stone - Business Area Director - Architecture & Engineering, Symetri

Jon Hind

Jon Hind - Business Development Director, Symetri

Gareth Sewell - Head of BIM, Purcell

Joe Stott - BIM Manager, AHR

10.30

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Automation 

How to leverage AI & Automation to reduce costs and boost productivity

These sessions will feature Autodesk Forma and Symetri's Productivity EcoSystem Naviate.

10:30 - 11:00 - Updates to Autodesk Forma

Jan Tore Bugge - Product Manager Naviate, Symetri

Daniel Gameiro - Forma Community Manager, Autodesk

Krzysztof Jedrzejewski Senior Product Manager, Autodesk

11:00 - 11:30 - Automation for Revit & Civil 3D

Paul Grimston - Principal Consultant, Symetri

Deborah Moynihan - Customer Development Consultant, Symetri

Lawrence Hooker - Principal Consultant, Symetri

Simon Locke - Principal Consultant, Symetri

Dave Bosworth

Dave Bosworth - Principal Consultant, Symetri

11.30

BREAK

11.45

Digital Transformation 

These sessions will feature Twinmotion, Innovyze and other relevant third party tools.

11:45 - 12:00 - The New Era of Visualisation for AEC

Martin Saldert - Visualisation Expert, Symetri

12:00 - 12:15 - Creating quick photorealistic visuals of projects for design review

Geoff Alder - Application Specialist/Visualisation Consultant, Symetri

12:15 - 12:45 -  BIM for Resilient Water Infrastructure 

Ross Mueller - Strategic Account Manager, Symetri

Harry O'Neill - Regional Sales Manager, Autodesk

Tom Godman

Tom Godman - Innovyze Account Executive, Autodesk

12.45

LUNCH

13.15

Sustainability

Exploring the intersection of digital evolution and the imperative of decarbonisation in AEC

Shivani Soni - Head of Impact & Innovation, Symetri

Jan Tore Bugge - Product Manager Naviate, Symetri

Ron Locklin - Sustainability Platform Lead, Autodesk

14.15

SUMMARY

14.30

CLOSE

MAKE

Product Design & Manufacturing Industries  

 

10.00

Opening Session

Key takeaways from Autodesk University from a product design and manufacturing viewpoint

Neil Adcock - Business Area Director - Manufacturing, Symetri

Tim Ray - Sovelia Product Manager, Symetri

Wasim Younis - Simulation Manager, Symetri

10.30

Automation powered by AI

Automating design, engineering, and manufacturing processes may be familiar to some but what if you could automate using AI-powered workflows?

During this session, we will discuss existing AI features available in Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform. 

This session will feature Autodesk Fusion 

Cheryl Sneddon -Consultant/Team Lead, Symetri

Craig Snell - Support & Training Manager, Symetri

11.15

 

BREAK

11.45

 

Digital Transformation

What is digital Transformation and its significance for companies? 


We will explore the role of technology in driving digital transformation including Digital Twin and Simulation capabilities. 

This session will feature Autodesk Simulation and Altair SimSolid. 

Martin Saldert - Visualisation Expert, Symetri

Wasim Younis - Simulation Manager, Symetri

Simon Eaves - PLM/PDM Consultant, Symetri

12.45

 

LUNCH

13.15

SUSTAINABILITY

How to promote sustainability in manufacturing.

How manufacturing and engineering can play a significant role in promoting sustainability through various practices and initiatives including the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s)  

Ray O’Mahony - Technical Manager, Symetri

Shivani Soni - Head of Impact & Innovation, Symetri

Tim Ray - Sovelia Product Manager, Symetri

14.15

SUMMARY

14.30

CLOSE

Build & Operate

Construction Industry & Building Owners

10.00

Opening Session

Key takeaways from Autodesk University from a Construction viewpoint

Richard Brayshaw - Business Area Director - Construction, Symetri

Steve Rudge - Head of Technical & Delivery, Symetri

10.30

Data & Collaboration

Evolution of the Autodesk Construction Cloud: What's new, what can we look at differently and what's next?

This session will feature Autodesk Docs, Build, Cost and Collaborate and other relevant third party tools.

Sean O'Dwyer - AEC Division Manager, Symetri

Johnathan Ward - AEC Head of Cloud Consulting, Symetri

Maria McNamara - Technical Specialist BIM 360/ACC, Symetri

11.30

BREAK

11.45

Digital Transformation

These sessions will feature Autodesk Construction Cloud, Oculo and other relevant third party tools.

11:45 - 12:05 - The Future of Digital Project Delivery

Tom Rudge - Digital Construction Consultant, Symetri

12:05 - 12:25 - Data to Digital Twins

Richard Brayshaw - Business Area Director - Construction, Symetri

12:25 - 12:45 - Reviewing Design Information for Construction

Steve Rudge - Head of Technical & Delivery, Symetri

Lawrence Hooker - Principal Consultant, Symetri

12.45

LUNCH

13.15

Sustainability & Building Safety

This session will feature Autodesk Construction Cloud, Innovyze and other relevant third party tools.

13:15 - 13:35 - Exploring the Ecosystem of Data Centricity: From Manufacturing Informed Design (MID) to Industrialized Construction (IC)

Amy Marks (Queen of Prefab), Executive Vice President, Symetri

13:35 - 13:55 - The Impact of Urbanisation and Climate Change on Traditional Drainage Systems

Caryn Novak - Water Innovation Manager, Autodesk

13:55 - 14:15 - Building Safety Act: Information Management Best Practice

Steve Rudge - Head of Technical & Delivery, Symetri

14.15

SUMMARY

14.30

CLOSE

Alan Stone

Alan Stone

Business Area Director

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