Courses
Courses for 2024 are not yet available - but you can see what was offered in 2023 to get an idea of what the day has in store!
We are pleased the present the SU 2023 course line-up for this year's event! Our schedule below is more than 90% complete. There will be a few additions but we wanted to give everyone some time to start considering their schedule before registration opens in the coming weeks. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe at the bottom of the page so that you don't miss early-bird pricing announcements for registration!
SU 2023 Kick-Off & Keynote Presentation
Synergis University 2023 will be kicked off by Westley Morris, award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and motivator.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
8:00am - 9:15am
Westley Morris
All Industries
Foundry A
Kick-Off, Synergis University 2023
The Mission of CAD/BIM - Improving Your Processes
Guarantee the success of your company by learning to utilize your CAD/BIM software investments to their maximum potential.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
9:25am - 10:25am
Robert Green
All Industries
Foundry B/C
CAD Management, Software Optimization, Workflows
Fusion for Education Pt. 1: Intro to Fusion 360 in Education
Bring a new era of cloud-enabled collaboration into your classroom and set your students up for success with Autodesk Fusion 360.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
9:25am - 10:25am
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry D
Education, Product Design, Manufacturing, CAD/CAM
Autodesk Fusion Industry Cloud Overview
Optimize your product development and manufacturing workflows and open up new possibilities with the Autodesk Fusion Industry Cloud.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
9:25am - 10:25am
Loren Welch
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry F/G
Product Design, Manufacturing, Data Management
Connected Data Part 1: Change Management
Learn to adopt change management workflows with Autodesk Vault and Fusion 360 Manage to take control of change and improve product quality.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
9:25am - 10:25am
John Kavusak
Data Management
Foundry E
Vault, coolOrange, Data Management, Customization
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Roundtable
Share and discuss all things BIM, from best practices to implementation and personal experiences, with BIM experts and industry peers.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
9:25am - 10:25am
Jorge Quiroz
Engineering & Construction
Foundry H
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, BIM
C4C3D (Collaboration for Civil 3D)
Improve the way you collaborate with your team and all project stakeholders with Civil 3D and the Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
9:25am - 10:25am
Kevin Spear, P.E.
Architecture & Engineering
Foundry J
Civil Engineering, Construction, BIM
Skunkworks Approach - Rapid Innovation Using CAD Tools
Learn how to utilize the Skunkworks approach to improve your CAD/BIM environments for innovation, productivity, and business growth.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
10:35am - 11:35am
Robert Green
All Industries
Foundry B/C
CAD Management, Software Optimization, Workflows
Fusion for Education Pt. 2: Intro to Modeling in Fusion 360
Dive into the fundamentals of creating and documenting part and assembly models in Fusion 360 and bring new workflows into your classroom.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
10:35am - 11:35am
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry D
Education, Product Design, Manufacturing, CAD/CAM
Autodesk Inventor: A Resilient Modeling Strategy
Get the tools, tips, & best practices for a more robust process of developing your models in Inventor, especially during early concept development.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
10:35am - 11:35am
Joe Oggier
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry F/G
Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM, Product Design
Connected Data Part 2: Quality & NPI Workflows
Remove collaboration barriers and get the most out of your Quality and New Product Development workflows with PLM & Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
10:35am - 11:35am
John Kavusak
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry E
Manufacturing, Product Design, Automation, 3D
BIM & Digital Delivery for Infrastructure Projects
Learn the process of Digital Delivery for multi-disciplinary projects, plus LOD & LOI requirements for downstream deliverables.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
10:35am - 11:35am
Ken Murphy
Architecture & Engineering
Foundry H
Architecture, BIM, Construction
Site Rendering with Civil 3D, Infraworks, & Twinmotion
Learn to leverage the tools already available to you to create a polished 3D rendering of your designs with minimal effort and investment.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
10:35am - 11:35am
Kevin Larkin
Engineering & Construction
Foundry J
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, BIM
Low Authority CAD Manager - How to Win the Game
Learn the tips, tricks, and strategies for becoming a better CAD Manager and getting better results to build your career over time.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
11:45am - 12:45pm
Robert Green
All Industries
Foundry B/C
CAD Management, Software Optimization, Workflows
Fusion for Education Pt. 3: Intro to CAM in Fusion 360
Learn the fundamentals of traditional milling and additive manufacturing using Fusion 360 and bring new CAM workflows to your classroom.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
11:45am - 12:45pm
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry D
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM
Streamline Your Designs with Inventor Model States
Improve your efficiency with Autodesk Inventor and conveniently engineer, manage, and manufacture your designs with Model States
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
11:45am - 12:45pm
Rob Windsor
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry F/G
Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM, Product Design
Connected Data Pt. 3: Connecting PDM & ERP
Eliminate tedious, manual processes by learning how to connect Vault data management and ERP with a direct, customizable integration.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
11:45am - 12:45pm
Milt Capsimalis
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry E
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM
Staying Safe with Cybersecurity in AEC, Civil & Design
Keep your business protected with good cybersecurity practices, and see how they apply to AEC, Civil, and design environments.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
11:45am - 12:45pm
Russ Abdrakhmanov
All Industries
Foundry H
IT, CAD Management, Workflows, Cyber Security
From Point Cloud to Terrain and Beyond
Increase productivity in every phase of your project by using point cloud data to generate topography & BIM objects for high-quality, detailed models.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
11:45am - 12:45pm
Kevin Spear, P.E.
Architecture & Engineering
Foundry J
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Water & Utilities
Lunch Session: Helpdesk & Customer Success
Have lunch with the Synergis Helpdesk & Customer Success teams to learn about your support options and tips for optimizing your Autodesk Account.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
12:45pm-1:45pm
Darin Green
Engineering & Construction
Moravian A
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, VDC
Lunch Session: Innovation & Technology Roundtable
This lunch session is all about your ideas, and what you want and need from your services to get the most out of the Autodesk software you use.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
12:45pm - 1:45pm
David Taylor
All Industries
Moravian B
Software Optimization, Workflows, Custom Solutions
Chat GPT & AI: Never Learn LISP Again!
Discover how the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools can streamline your workflows, break your code, and boost overall productivity.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Russ Abdrakhmanov
All Industries
Foundry B/C
Automation, Software Optimization
Visual Storytelling: Rendering in Autodesk Fusion 360
Learn to use the Autodesk Fusion 360 Rendering Environment to showcase the value of your designs and how they will translate to the real-world.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
2:00pm - 3:00pm
David Taylor
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry D
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM
Autodesk Inventor 2024 Tips & Tricks
Learn some fun and exciting tips & tricks in Inventor 2024 to take advantage of the newest functionalities and improve your workflows.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry F/G
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM
I Can Automate That with Autodesk Vault?
Learn the various ways you can automate your Vault and Data Management workflows to eliminate tedious, unproductive tasks.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Milt Capsimalis
Data Management
Foundry E
Data Management, Automation, Product Lifecycle
Software Considerations with Ralph Schoch, Victaulic
Identify common tools and their best uses, and learn testing, evaluation, and implementation strategies to get the most out of those tools.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ralph Schoch
Architecture & Engineering
Foundry H
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, VDC
Leveraging Tech: A Practical Approach to Complex Solutions
Learn to identify the most productive way to utilize different technologies available for the AEC industry while maintaining the benefits of collaboration.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rick Carter
Engineering & Construction
Foundry J
Architecture, Engineering, Construction,
Understanding Your Autodesk Account
Gain a solid understanding of your Autodesk Account and its features to get the most out of your Autodesk software investment.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Darin Green
All Industries
Foundry B/C
Helpdesk, IT Support, Technical Troubleshooting
Plastics Made Perfect with Autodesk Moldflow
Learn to simulate the performance of your plastic parts, optimize your designs, and reduce manufacturing rework with Autodesk Moldflow.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry D
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM
Autodesk Inventor iLogic: Beyond the Basics
Create sophisticated rules and automate workflows with Inventor iLogic for more productive, efficient, and accurate product design.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
3:10pm - 4:10pm
David Taylor
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry F/G
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM
Cloud Data Solutions to Maximize Productivity
Learn the ways you can share data and collaborate both inside and outside your organization with PLM and cloud-enabled workflows.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
3:10pm - 4:10pm
John Kavusak
Manufacturing & Design
Foundry E
Data Management, Vault, Product Design
Moore's Miraculous Revit Tips & Tricks for all Trades
All AEC professionals and Autodesk Revit users will benefit from these productivity-enhancing tips, tricks, and workflows.
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Jesse Moore
Architecture & Engineering
Foundry H
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, BIM
End-of-Day Wrap-Up, Prizes, and Closing Remarks
Join us for one last session as we formally close out the day and raffle off some great "thank you" prizes and other goodies!
Time
Instructor
Industry
Location
Tags
4:20pm - 4:45pm
Synergis Team
All Industries
Foundry A
Wrap-Up, End-of-Day, All Audiences, Raffle Prizes