GEC NEWS WIREIndustry’s premier conference features futuristic technologies, engaging training sessions and showcase of innovative project classes
‘Autodesk University Extension Dubai 2013,’ the preeminent design and engineering conference in the Middle East, opened at the Sheikh Maktoum Hall of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), with key attendance of professionals from the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment industries. The event, which is being hosted by Omnix International, the authorized distributor for Autodesk products in the Middle East, is part of the ‘Autodesk University’, an annual series of Autodesk in-person and virtual user conferences that has already enjoyed two decades of success in the US.
Sponsors for the exciting day-long event included HP (Platinum Sponsor), Intel (Platinum Sponsor), Canon (Gold Sponsor), Stratasys (Silver Sponsor), Jacky’s (Silver Sponsor), Dell (Silver Sponsor) and The Chaos Group Vray (Associate Sponsor). Speakers at the event provided participants with a look at some of Autodesk’s latest offerings and taught them the latest productivity tricks and tools used by professionals today. Autodesk also awarded free 2013 professional certification exams on various Autodesk design software and Certifications will be provided free of cost for the latest versions of Autodesk software like AutoCAD 2014 Certified Professional, Revit Architecture 2014 Certified Professional, Inventor 2014 Certified Professional, Civil 3D 2014 Certified Professional, 3Ds Max 2014 Certified Professional, Maya 2014 Certified Professional.
More than 100 million people from around the world use Autodesk software to help realize their ideas. Featuring select customers, partners and executives, the one-day program gave attendees a key insight into implementing the latest product and technology innovations to help solve creative business problems across multiple industries. The event also featured talks and presentations from leading Autodesk technical evangelist Lynn Allen; Nick Manning, EMEA Industry Marketing Manager, Autodesk Media & Entertainment and Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & Emerging Markets for Autodesk.
“Autodesk customers are the most imaginative people in the world and this is why we have implemented programs like Autodesk University, so that we can support their creativity and further develop their design skills via our best-in-class software,” said Dr. Jayant Deshpande, Director-CAD Division, Omnix International. “Today’s event gives participants the opportunity to network with their peers and Autodesk experts and learn about integrating today’s best technologies into their everyday business practices to drive sustainability, success and compliance. Moreover, this program has been designed to help our customers get their projects to market faster and remain highly competitive, without having to compromise on their creativity.”
Louay Dahmash, Head of Middle East, Autodesk, said, “Autodesk University Extension, Dubai, reflects Autodesk’s commitment to help design and engineering industry professionals in Middle East with the best knowledge and practices in CAD industry. This year Autodesk showcased cutting edge technologies like Autodesk ReCap, Autodesk 360 apart from innovative projects done by our customers using Autodesk tools and technology. We are extremely satisfied at the enthusiastic response to this premier event from the design ecosystem in the Middle East.”
