Autodesk University 2013Speaker Kick-off

July 9th, 2013, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon (Pacific Time)

Prepare you for a great presentation experience at AU!

Objective

Joseph Wurcher - AU 2013 Overview

Robert Green - How to Thrive not just Survive

Patricia Lundberg - AU Speaker Logistics

Agenda

Autodesk University 2013 - Overview

Joseph WurcherProgram Manager

AU L

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600+ Classes & LabsExhibit Hall150+ ADN partners and sponsors

Monday ConferencesCAVEADNI3DEducator

Summit…and more AU O

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Online Experience during AU, primarily live-streaming

KeynotesInnovation

ForumsAU Sessions

Content repository post event

AU Fr

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AU JapanAU RussiaAU BrazilAU ChinaAU Germany

~10 AU Extension events

The Autodesk University 2013 Program

AU Las VegasDec 3-5

AU GermanyNov

AU BrazilOct 10

AU ChinaNov 5

AU RussiaOct 2-3

AU JapanSept 12

AU & INTLAUX

UAE

South Africa

Mexico

Indonesia

India

AU International & AU Extension

Out of 436 accepted speakers, we have:

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

Who is speaking at AU?

Architecture and Building Design AB AEC Kelcey Lemon Kelcey.leomon@autodesk.comBuilding Owners (O&M) FM AEC Anthony Governanti anthony.governanti@autodesk.co

mConstruction CR AEC Anthony Governanti anthony.governanti@autodesk.comFabrication for AEC FB AEC Armundo Darling armundo.darling@autodesk.com

Geospatial GS AEC Teresa Elliott teresa.elliott@autodesk.comMEP Engineering and Design MP AEC Armundo Darling armundo.darling@autodesk.comStructural Engineering and Design SE AEC Tomasz Fudala tomasz.fudala@autodesk.comUtilities UT AEC Teresa Elliott teresa.elliott@autodesk.comBusiness Management BO B&T Joseph Wurcher joseph.wurcher@autodesk.comCAD Management and IT CM B&T Robert Green rgreen@cad-manager.comSoftware Development DV B&T Stephen Preston stephen.preston@autodesk.comAdvanced Visualization AV Cross Marion Landry marion.landry@autodesk.comAutoCAD and General Design AC Cross Jeff Gleeson Jeff.gleeson@autodesk.comMake and Illustrate MI Cross Chris Cheung chris.cheung@autodesk.com

Reality Capture RC Cross TatjanaDzambazov

a tatyana.dzambazova@autodesk.comCivil Infrastructure CI ENI Jerry Bartles Jerry.bartles@autodesk.com

Plant Design PD ENI Ian Matthew ian.matthew@autodesk.comEntertainment DG M&E Shawn Hendriks shawn.hendriks@autodesk.comPLM and Data Management PL MFG Brian Schanen brian.schanen@autodesk.comProduct Design and Manufacturing MA MFG Heather Glendening heather.glendening@autodesk.co

mSimulation SM MFG Hanno van Raalte hanno.van.raalte@autodesk.com

AU Speaker: How to Thrive not just Survive

Robert GreenConsultant & AU SpeakerCAD-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 Knowledgeand Fun!

You’re going to learn a lot and have a blast!

Questions?Feel free to email:

Robert Greenrgreen@CAD-Manager.com

AU Speaker Logistics

Patricia LundbergSpeaker Manager

Speaker Resource Center (SRC)

Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – My Tasks

Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – My Tasks

Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – Links

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

AU Registration Information

Past Due July 8 – Accept the Speaker Contract

Upcoming Due Dates July 12 Review Speaker Profile and Upload Speaker Photo

July 31 Download Class & Presentation Templates

August 5 Add co-speaker Sept 27 Hands-on Lab hardware & software requirements October 11 Add Lab Assistants & Submit AV/Classroom Requirements

Nov 15 Upload Handouts and Presentations

Key Dates

Speaker Resource CenterOne stop shop to manage your participation as an AU Speaker

AU Speaker Blog and LinkedIn ForumSpeaker news and updates

Questions? For assistance contact:au.speaker@autodeskevents.com

Speaker Resources & Communication

Speaker Social – December 2 (location TBA)

….see you There

Speaker Team - au.speaker@autodeskevents.comSpeaker Forum - LinkedIn Group or

http://autode.sk/14Lhocv

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