Autodesk University 2013
Speaker Kick-off
July 9th, 2013, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon (Pacific Time)
Objective
Prepare you for a great presentation experience at AU!
Agenda
Joseph Wurcher
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AU 2013 Overview
Robert Green
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How to Thrive not just Survive
Patricia Lundberg -
AU Speaker Logistics
Autodesk University 2013 - Overview
Joseph Wurcher
Program Manager
Monday Conferences
CAVE
ADN
I3D
Educator Summit
…and more
45,000 participants
Online Experience during
AU, primarily livestreaming
Keynotes
Innovation
Forums
AU Sessions
Content repository post
event
AU Franchise
9000 (+15% YoY)
600+ Classes & Labs
Exhibit Hall
150+ ADN partners and
sponsors
AU Online LIVE
AU Las Vegas
The Autodesk University 2013 Program
10,000 participants
AU Japan
AU Russia
AU Brazil
AU China
AU Germany
~10 AU Extension events
AU & INTL
AUX
AU International & AU Extension
AU Germany
Nov
AU Las Vegas
AU Russia
Oct 2-3
AU China
Dec 3-5
Nov 5
Mexico
AU Japan
UAE
AU Brazil
Sept 12
India
Indonesia
Oct 10
South Africa
Who is speaking at AU?
Out of 436 accepted speakers, we have:
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151 first-time speakers
57 with 7 or more times spoken at AU
38 Autodesk Certified Instructors
121 speakers from outside the US
147 speakers from Autodesk
Architecture and Building Design
AB
AEC
Kelcey
Lemon
Kelcey.leomon@autodesk.com
Building Owners (O&M)
FM
AEC
Anthony
Governanti
anthony.governanti@autodesk.com
Construction
CR
AEC
Anthony
Governanti
anthony.governanti@autodesk.com
Fabrication for AEC
FB
AEC
Armundo
Darling
armundo.darling@autodesk.com
Geospatial
GS
AEC
Teresa
Elliott
teresa.elliott@autodesk.com
MEP Engineering and Design
MP
AEC
Armundo
Darling
armundo.darling@autodesk.com
Structural Engineering and Design
SE
AEC
Tomasz
Fudala
tomasz.fudala@autodesk.com
Utilities
UT
AEC
Teresa
Elliott
teresa.elliott@autodesk.com
Business Management
CAD Management and IT
BO
B&T
Joseph
Wurcher
joseph.wurcher@autodesk.com
CM
B&T
Robert
Green
rgreen@cad-manager.com
Software Development
DV
B&T
Stephen
Preston
stephen.preston@autodesk.com
Advanced Visualization
AV
Cross
Marion
Landry
marion.landry@autodesk.com
AutoCAD and General Design
AC
Cross
Jeff
Gleeson
Jeff.gleeson@autodesk.com
Make and Illustrate
MI
Cross
Chris
Cheung
chris.cheung@autodesk.com
Reality Capture
RC
Cross
Tatjana
Civil Infrastructure
CI
ENI
Jerry
Bartles
Jerry.bartles@autodesk.com
Plant Design
PD
ENI
Ian
Matthew
ian.matthew@autodesk.com
Entertainment
DG
M&E
Shawn
Hendriks
shawn.hendriks@autodesk.com
PLM and Data Management
PL
MFG
Brian
Schanen
brian.schanen@autodesk.com
Product Design and Manufacturing
MA
MFG
Heather
Simulation
SM
MFG
Hanno
Dzambazova tatyana.dzambazova@autodesk.com
Glendening heather.glendening@autodesk.com
van Raalte
hanno.van.raalte@autodesk.com
AU Speaker: How to Thrive not just Survive
Robert Green
Consultant & AU Speaker
CAD-Manager.com
Congratulations – Your course
has been accepted!
Now what?
Start Thinking/Planning
 Get a game plan in place.
 Allocate the needed time.
 Identify your resources.
 Reach out to your track manager.
 Craft your presentation.
 Get started – now!
Preparation is Everything
“Proper prior planning prevents poor
performance!”
- Walter Davis
Do the Following
 Start with the course description
 Build a course outline
 Review / edit it until it gels
 Start writing / editing / building slides
 Plan for proofing and rehearsal
Manage Your Time
But how?
Realize the Following
 Multiple, short work sessions - good.
 A few, long cram sessions - bad.
 Give yourself time to think!
 Think – write – think – edit – repeat.
 Practice – edit – repeat.
Know the Audience
Meeting their expectations will
earn you higher speaker ratings.
They are smart, busy,
motivated people - so:
 Move along quickly.
 Give them tips, how-to’s and tricks.
 Give them info they can use – now!
 Give them a unique experience.
 Put yourself in their chair.
Making it Simple
“Everything should be made as
simple as possible, but not
simpler.”
- Albert Einstein
Answer these questions:
 What confused you?
 What information helped you most?
 What is the best order to use?
 What are some real world examples?
 How can you use simple English?
Get Ready to Succeed!
Get your plan in place and start
working the steps. December will
be here before you know it!
Plan to bask in the
Knowledge
and Fun!
You’re going to learn a lot and
have a blast!
Questions?
Feel free to email:
Robert Green
rgreen@CAD-Manager.com
AU Speaker Logistics
Patricia Lundberg
Speaker Manager
Speaker Resource Center (SRC)
Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – My Tasks
Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – My Tasks
Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – Links
AU Registration Information
Registration Goes Live – September 12
 Complimentary 3-day AU Conference Pass
 No code needed for registration
 Registration link in SRC or on AU web site
Speaker Hotel Room Block
 Deadline October 15
Key Dates
Past Due
 July 8 – Accept the Speaker Contract
Upcoming Due Dates
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July 12
July 31
August 5
Sept 27
October 11
Nov 15
Review Speaker Profile and Upload Speaker Photo
Download Class & Presentation Templates
Add co-speaker
Hands-on Lab hardware & software requirements
Add Lab Assistants & Submit AV/Classroom Requirements
Upload Handouts and Presentations
Speaker Resources & Communication
 Speaker Resource Center
One stop shop to manage your participation as an AU Speaker
 AU Speaker Blog and LinkedIn Forum
Speaker news and updates
Questions? For assistance contact:
au.speaker@autodeskevents.com
Speaker Social – December 2 (location TBA)
….see you There
Have a Questions?
Speaker Team
Speaker Forum
- au.speaker@autodeskevents.com
- LinkedIn Group or
http://autode.sk/14Lhocv
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