Autodesk University and GIS User Conference Bring Together Customers and Partners to Explore the Latest Industry and Technology Trends.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LAS VEGAS--(BUSNESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2001 Design Industry's Premier Learning Events Welcome Engineering and Design Professionals from Around the World Autodesk (Autodesk, Inc., San Rafael, CA, www.autodesk.com) A leading provider of computer-aided design (CAD) software, founded in 1982. It introduced AutoCAD in its first year, and three years later, became the first PC CAD company to go public. , Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK ADSK Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ stock symbol) ), the world's leading design software and digital content company, today convened Autodesk University(R) and the GIS (1) (Geographic Information System) An information system that deals with spatial information. Often called "mapping software," it links attributes and characteristics of an area to its geographic location. User Conference, the principal learning events and user conferences for civil engineering, GIS, manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and construction professionals worldwide. Autodesk University brings together the company's vast community of customers and partners for an in-depth in-depth adj. Detailed; thorough: an in-depth study. in-depth Adjective detailed or thorough: an in-depth analysis look at design technology that helps customers solve industry-specific problems and increase productivity. Throughout the week, conference attendees, together with Autodesk leaders and technology partners, will meet to share best practices and discuss the technology trends and issues that are at the forefront of the industry today. "Autodesk University is an exciting conference because it offers us an opportunity to get close to our customers and share ideas in an environment that is designed to foster innovation and creativity," said Doug May, vice president of Americas at Autodesk. "After nine years, Autodesk University continues to be the design industry's leading conference, providing a forum for our customers to discover exciting new technology that helps solve problems and take them into the future with a competitive edge." Conference Highlights With access to more than 200 classes taught by industry experts in areas such as manufacturing, building design, CAD CAD: see computer-aided design. (Computer-Aided Design) Using computers to design products. CAD systems are high-speed workstations or desktop computers with CAD software. management, and design visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all , conference attendees can explore technology solutions that meet their specific business and design needs. Experts will also be on hand to discuss hot topics such as making the move from 2D technology to the latest 3D technology, how to evaluate current software and move to a more customized, industry-specific solution, and how to move from interactive customer support to the benefits of Autodesk's 24-hour-a-day online user community, Point A. In addition, attendees can participate in hands-on labs, tutorials, and night owl owl, common name for nocturnal birds of prey found on all continents. Owls superficially resemble short-necked hawks, except that their eyes are directed forward and are surrounded by disks of radiating feathers. courses, as well as visit the Autodesk University Exhibit Hall, where more than 60 exhibitors display the latest design solutions from Autodesk and its partners. Keynote keynote /key·note/ (ke´not) in homeopathy, the characteristic property of a drug that indicates its use in treating a similar symptom of disease. Speakers This year at Autodesk University, conference attendees will hear from Autodesk executives including Carol Bartz, who will discuss extending digital design data across the enterprise and beyond. Using technology demonstrations and customer case studies, Autodesk executives will discuss how the company is addressing our customers' business and technology concerns. Attendees will get a sneak peek at the latest solutions and learn how to gain a competitive edge in this increasingly difficult economy. Main-stage keynote speakers include Scott Borduin, Autodesk's chief technology officer; Phil Bernstein, vice president of the building industry division; Larry Diamond Larry Diamond is a professor, lecturer, adviser, and author on foreign policy, foreign aid, and democracy. In early 2004, he was a senior adviser on governance to the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. , vice president of the geographic information systems geographic information system (GIS) Computerized system that relates and displays data collected from a geographic entity in the form of a map. The ability of GIS to overlay existing data with new information and display it in colour on a computer screen is used primarily to division; and Robert Kross, vice president of the manufacturing division. Autodesk GIS User Conference Also featured this year at Autodesk University is the GIS User Conference, offering attendees more than 45 sessions addressing their specific needs in mapping, civil engineering, and infrastructure management. Sessions will cover a wide array of topics, including data integration and mobility, maintaining data accuracy, and getting the most value out of digital design data. About Autodesk Founded in 1982, Autodesk, Inc., is the world's leading design and digital media creation, management, and distribution company. The company serves a diverse portfolio of industries, including architectural design This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. and land development, manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. , media, and entertainment. By delivering tools that foster innovation and creativity, Autodesk helps customers throughout the value chain leverage digital design data to work better, faster, and smarter. Autodesk is one of the largest global software companies, with annual revenues of $936 million. For more information about the company, visit www.autodesk.com. 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