Autodesk University Extension receives overwhelming industry response

Autodesk Inc., one of the world leaders in 3D design software, successfully concluded the first Indian edition of its global flagship event, Autodesk University held in Mumbai on December 19, 2013. The premier design industry forum witnessed over 900 attendees comprising customers, partners, students, creative evangelists, design and engineering professionals and educators from the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), media and entertainment (M&E) and manufacturing industries.  The highlight of the event was the showcase of innovative projects undertaken by Indian design and engineering professionals from AEC, manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries using 3D Design technology from Autodesk.  At the various sessions in AUx Mumbai, Autodesk also displayed Autodesk ReCap, 3D Printing and Motion Capture – next generation technologies from Autodesk’s portfolio of software. National Award winning VFX Supervisors Keitan Yadav and Haresh Hingorani from the post production studio Red Chillies VFX made presentations on the ‘Making of Krrish 3’ and ‘Chennai Express’ – two of the biggest blockbusters from Bollywood in 2013. Over 120 students and professionals from design and engineering received free certifications for the latest versions of Autodesk software like AutoCAD 2014, Revit Architecture 2014, Inventor 2014, Civil 3D 2014, 3Ds Max 2014 and Maya 2014. Autodesk also organised a separate CXO forum on the sidelines of AUx Mumbai that was attended by 110 top decision makers who deliberated on the creative problem solving role of design technology in India and the value design can add to businesses. Speakers at the forum included the likes of notable architect Hafeez Contractor; Abhishek Lodha, MD, Lodha Group; Ashish S Kulkarni, CEO, BIG Animation (I) Pvt. Ltd. Leading technical specialists and Autodesk customer conducted sessions around on Autodesk technologies and demonstrated novel applications of design technology.

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