It's no surprise that we racked up around 75,000 steps, given the tons of things to see and explore! Alongside Martín Amengual, our CEO and Founder, we attended a wide variety of sessions, visited numerous stands throughout the Music City Center exhibition hall, and gathered insights to start implementing immediately. Here is our recap from this hub of design and innovation, day by day.

Day 1: AI and XR in the spotlight

Day one kicked off strong with news and product launches from Autodesk’s General Session led by Andrew Anagnost (CEO & President). Big highlights: Forma, APS, native AI in Revit, and Autodesk Estimate, all aiming to create a true end-to-end workflow.

We then joined “Autodesk Construction Cloud Roadmap: Model Management” by Marco Ramolla, Paul Walker & Aitana Marcos Guinea, who shared their Slido-based approach (Slido.com). In this session, we gained a different and truly comprehensive perspective on how a project evolves from its earliest design stages to preparation for construction, leveraging models with multiple capabilities through a model-based workflow.

Another highlight was Autodesk XR – we had already been eyeing it before planning our agenda, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Its potential for detecting coordination conflicts pre- and during construction phases is huge. Testing it live at the Expo left us even more impressed and motivated to bring it into our construction management workflows.

To wrap up Day 1, we attended one of our favorite sessions: a fantastic, technical, and playful presentation by Mark Pritchard (HOK) on building a family library using the Autodesk Content Catalog. It was clear, dynamic, and insightful – truly outstanding!

Day 2: Networking and discovery

For Day 2, we planned a more flexible schedule, leaving time to explore the Expo, reconnect with known partners (Pinnacle Series by Eagle Point, Autodesk Learning, Pinnacle Infotech, DiRoots), and discover new players like Pirros (our Wednesday after-office hosts), Egnyte, Datagrid, Lens360!, and Arkance. Networking was also key to exchanging ideas with many inspiring professionals along the way.

One of the most valuable technical sessions of the day was “Automated Clash Resolution” by Naman Patwari & Debanjan Nag. The keynotes demonstrated how in-house software can automate clash detection and resolution in 3D coordination processes, sharing real-world applications that were truly impressive.

Day 3: Collaboration and big ideas

By Day 3, energy was still high with many sessions to attend, stands to visit, and plenty of great people to catch up with.

One of the most impactful sessions was “Revolutionizing Construction with Integrated Project Delivery: an EPC Contractor Approach" by Sruthi S M & Nirlipta Swain (Tata Projects). They presented their project workflows involving architectural production, coordination, site control, Autodesk platforms, and in-house tools: a great job and a true game-changer for us.

We also attended a session hosted by our good friends and current collaborators from Dewan Architects + Engineers. Christopher Stock & Gareth Ponmoon introduced Quible, their in-house AI designed to boost efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, allowing professionals to focus on high-value work. Truly motivating.

We closed the day with a thought-provoking panel on AI vs. Automation, featuring Riley Peterson (Autodesk), Charlie Portelli (Perkins Will), Veronica Quintero (KPF) & Shane Burger (SOM). With openness and clarity, they shared insights into how these two forces are shaping design, modeling, coordination, and project delivery.

Final thoughts

Autodesk University 2025 was much more than just an event; it was an immersive experience into the future of AEC technology. Over three intense days, we:

# Explored the latest Autodesk announcements: Forma, APS, AI-powered Revit, Autodesk Estimate – all pointing towards fully integrated end-to-end workflows.

# Dived into technical sessions where global experts shared real project case studies, practical workflows, and lessons learned. From automated clash resolution to XR for construction coordination, every topic showed us how innovation is shaping tomorrow's workflows.

# Participated in debates and panels about the role of AI vs. automation in design, coordination, and project delivery – a conversation that will only grow in relevance in the coming months.

# Connected with industry leaders, partners, and new players – strengthen relationships, discover new tools, and share visions about the road ahead. The Expo was a hub of innovation and collaboration, and easily one of the most inspiring parts of AU 2025.

What stood out the most was the spirit of openness within the community: speakers and professionals generously sharing their knowledge, companies showcasing their tools transparently, and countless conversations that sparked new ideas.

The AEC industry is rapidly moving toward AI-driven workflows, integrated platforms, and enhanced coordination. Some tools are still evolving, but many are ready to apply today. For us at Corbis, AU 2025 reinforced our commitment to clear obstacles for frictionless project delivery.

The future of construction technology isn't coming: it's already here.