Nashville, September 7, 2025
News Summary
Autodesk University will host a multi-day Expo in Nashville that focuses on construction workflows, digital delivery and integration of emerging tools. The program highlights Autodesk Construction Cloud use cases, BIM‑to‑GIS workflows, geotechnical integrations, data migration strategies, automation and data-driven reporting with Power BI. Attendees can explore hands‑on AutoCAD labs, case studies on megaprojects and practical sessions on standards, 4D/5D/6D workflows and data residency. A free Digital Pass provides remote access to selected live keynotes and programming, while in-person attendees can network with partners, solution providers and technology vendors showcasing real project results and repeatable workflows.
AU 2025 in Nashville Sets Expo Dates and Lays Out Construction Technology Program
The annual industry gathering in Nashville will convene in September, with the AU 2025 Expo scheduled for September 16–18, 2025. The three‑day program centers on construction workflows, digital delivery and integration of emerging tools. Registration is open now and a free Digital Pass option is available for those who cannot attend in person, providing access to live keynotes, featured programming and digital‑only content.
What attendees will find at the Expo
The Expo will host hundreds of partners and solution providers, including a concentration of Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners. Sessions and case studies are organized to show real project results across design, construction, data migration and automation. The program highlights practical workflows for managing design risk, geotechnical data, BIM‑to‑GIS integrations, report and dashboard creation, and large‑scale data migration on megaprojects.
Highlighted case studies and technical sessions
A Heathrow airport baggage modernization case study outlines a phased replacement of an aging baggage system into five phases across 21 grouped projects. The program faced a major coordination challenge: design risks recorded in manual Excel spreadsheets caused duplication and fragmented information. After evaluating data environments, the project chose Autodesk Construction Cloud to standardize design risk capture, enable dashboard reporting and link to augmented reality tools for live inspections. The implementation required iterative customization driven by trial and feedback.
A session from a geotechnical partner will demonstrate the GeoDin Ground app for Civil 3D, which brings geotechnical data directly into Civil 3D models. Demonstrations include importing boreholes, creating surfaces and volumes, and analyzing ground data between layers so designers can better visualize subsurface conditions alongside infrastructure.
An airport modernization case explores how a large hub extended building information modeling into GIS. By converting detailed Revit models into an 18‑million‑square‑foot ArcGIS Indoors database, facilities teams spatially enabled more than 7,000 rooms and linked those spaces to asset and facilities identifiers. Work on bidirectional BIM‑GIS workflows is underway to allow GIS and Revit to exchange updates across disciplines.
Data and reporting sessions include techniques to transform Autodesk Construction Cloud data into actionable dashboards using Power BI and an internal Insight Builder. Classes will cover methods to extract admin, RFI, submittal, issue and daily log data, and will demonstrate DAX‑driven indicators such as cost and schedule impacts, percent complete by division, root cause categories and work‑hours trends.
Several sessions focus on the complexity of megaproject data. One case study walks through migrating a full project from an older cloud environment to Autodesk Construction Cloud and then shifting the account to a European data center to meet regulatory and residency needs. The presentation contrasts migration strategies and shows how automation tools were used to maintain continuity.
Automation topics include a real example where connectors and custom workflows streamlined deliverable management for a metro line extension. Automations handled batch file renaming, metadata‑based transfers across complex folder structures and integration with external file systems. Reported time savings on that project exceeded 5,000 hours per year.
Other sessions cover digital delivery at scale, showing standardized environment setups, information exchange frameworks and coordination workflows that support 4D construction sequencing, 5D costing and 6D carbon analytics. A suite of platform tools is presented as enablers for multidisciplinary collaboration, validation and data exchange.
Autodesk, GIS and design integration
Collaborative work between design and GIS vendors will highlight a new extension that brings GIS layers into massing and planning workflows. The session demonstrates how flood risk, green infrastructure, zoning and demographic layers can feed simulation and massing tools to inform planning decisions involving ecology, equity and economic factors.
AutoCAD‑focused program and logistics
AutoCAD users will find an extensive track of hands‑on labs, roadmap briefings and practical sessions across the three days. Topics range from protecting intellectual property and refactoring .NET projects to dynamic blocks, scheduling with AutoCAD Architecture, standards management and AI‑driven drafting techniques. The full session catalog and agenda are available online, and general sessions, keynotes and networking events are part of the agenda.
Related industry events and trade shows in 2025
The roundup also notes that a traveling curiosity festival will visit Nashville on June 14, 2025, with additional stops in Louisville and Indianapolis later in the year. Other trade gatherings tied to contracting, retail and outdoor industries are scheduled in and around Nashville in 2025, including a multi‑day reseller summit in March that introduces a new format for membership tiers, combined educational tracks and an expo floor. A new service partner announced for that reseller group offers a plug‑and‑play platform to enable product warranty and shipping insurance programs for retailers with minimal setup.
Outdoor and hunting expos across the western and central United States are also listed on the calendar, including events in January through April that feature seminars, auctions, youth programming and in‑person prize requirements for certain drawings.
What this means for project teams
The program at the Expo places emphasis on practical, repeatable workflows: consolidating project data, automating file and deliverable handling, linking BIM and GIS for operational use, and applying analytics for early detection of cost and schedule risk. For teams planning large or regulated projects, sessions on data residency and migration offer technical and procedural guidance. Attendees can expect case studies, demonstrations and comparative examples aimed at reducing manual effort and improving information continuity.
How to participate
Registration is open for in‑person attendance in Nashville; a free digital option provides access to selected live and digital sessions. Prospective attendees and teams should review the session catalog and agenda to identify case studies and technical tracks that align with immediate project priorities.
FAQ
What are the dates and location for the main Expo?
The Expo runs September 16–18, 2025, in Nashville.
Is there a virtual option for the event?
Yes. A free Digital Pass offers live keynote access and selected digital programming for those not attending in person.
Which platforms and topics will the sessions emphasize?
Sessions emphasize construction cloud integration, BIM‑to‑GIS workflows, data migration strategies, automation of file and deliverable processes, geotechnical data integration, reporting with Power BI and Insight Builder, and digital delivery at megaproject scale.
Are practical case studies included?
Yes. Case studies include an airport baggage modernization program, a large airport BIM→GIS implementation, automated deliverable workflows for a metro extension, and a multi‑region data migration example.
Where can I find the full session catalog?
The full catalog and agenda are available through the event’s registration and program pages online.
Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | What it covers | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Expo dates & registration | September 16–18, 2025; registration open; free Digital Pass | Enables in‑person networking and remote access to key content |
| Autodesk Construction Cloud use cases | Design risk management, AR inspections, data migration, integrations | Standardizes sources of truth and reduces manual errors |
| Data & analytics sessions | Power BI, Insight Builder, DAX indicators, interactive dashboards | Turns project data into proactive, actionable insights |
| BIM → GIS workflows | Large campus Indoors database, bidirectional workflows with Revit | Improves facilities management and spatially enabled operations |
| Automation & connectivity | Workato/ACC Connect integrations, SharePoint connectors, file automations | Reduces manual effort, increases control and saves significant time |
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Additional Resources
- Autodesk Blog: Register Now for Autodesk University 2025
- Wikipedia: Autodesk University
- Autodesk AutoCAD: Can’t-Miss AutoCAD Sessions at AU 2025
- Google Search: AutoCAD AU 2025 sessions
- Autodesk Water Blog: AU 2025 — Your Guide to All Things Water in Nashville
- Wikipedia: Water supply and sanitation
- Autodesk Construction Blog: 5 Reasons Construction Professionals Can’t Miss Autodesk University 2025
- Google News: Autodesk University 2025 construction
- RAVE: ProSource Summit 2025 — Nashville
- Encyclopedia Britannica: ProSource Summit 2025
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