Courses
We haven't released any of the courses for 2023 yet, but below you will find the courses which were offered last year at SU 2022. This will give SU 'first-timers' an idea of what to expect. There really is something for everyone - with sessions covering topics related to product design, manufacturing, architecture, civil and infrastructure engineering, to industry professionals showing new and innovative ways to work and collaborate.

SU 2022 Kick-Off & Keynote Presentation
Welcome back to Synergis University! Join the Synergis team and our guests as we listen to Steve McClatchy kick off the day for us!
Time
8:00am - 9:15am
Instructor
Industry
Steve McClatchy
All Industries
Tags
Kick-Off, Synergis University 2022, Steve McClatchy

Getting the Most from Your Software
Explore the things that impede technology productivity and learn how senior designers and CAD managers can make new tools perform their best.
Time
9:25am - 10:25am
Instructor
Industry
Robert Green
All Industries
Tags
CAD Management, Software Optimization, Workflows

Getting Started with Autodesk Fusion 360
Get an introduction to Fusion 360's cloud-based platform & advanced manufacturing tools to help improve your workflows.
Time
9:25am - 10:25am
Instructor
Industry
David Taylor
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM

Advanced Manufacturing Tools from Autodesk
Build a plan for selecting the best tools for your complex manufacturing jobs and improving your manufacturing operational results.
Time
9:25am - 10:25am
Instructor
Industry
Phil Jennings
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM, Product Design

What's New: Autodesk Vault Data Management
Learn about several new core features in the latest version of Autodesk Vault to streamline workflows and get your data under control.
Time
9:25am - 10:25am
Instructor
Industry
John Kavusak
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Data Management, Vault, Product Design

Importance of Contract Language for BIM Projects
Successfully communicate clear and achievable BIM goals within your contract when developing projects in the design and construction phases.
Time
9:25am - 10:25am
Instructor
Industry
Jorge Quiroz
Engineering & Construction
Tags
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, BIM

Collaborate Your Building Projects to Success
We’ll show you how to use BIM Collaborate to connect teams, processes, and data to deliver better quality, more constructible designs.
Time
9:25am - 10:25am
Instructor
Industry
Kevin Spear, P.E.
Architecture & Engineering
Tags
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, BIM

The CAD Manager's Handbook, by Robert Green
Learn all the tasks, skills, and expectations of being a good CAD Manager, and learn new strategies you can start using the next day!
Time
10:35am - 11:35am
Instructor
Industry
Robert Green
All Industries
Tags
CAD Management, Software Optimization, Workflows

Fusion 360 for Education (Part 1 of 2)
Whether you are a beginner or expert at teaching Fusion 360, this workshop will help you learn new skills to incorporate into your CAD/CAM curriculum.
Time
10:35am - 11:35am
Instructor
Industry
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Education, Product Design, Manufacturing, CAD/CAM

Getting Started with Autodesk Integrated CAM Solutions
Get started cutting parts quickly with no mess and less frustration with Autodesk CAM tools like Fusion 360 and Autodesk Inventor CAM.
Time
10:35am - 11:35am
Instructor
Industry
Andy Barney
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM, Product Design

Power-Up Your Data Workflows with coolOrange
Learn how coolOrange products boost your workflows to eliminate repetitive tasks and improve your data management processes.
Time
10:35am - 11:35am
Instructor
Industry
Milt Capsimalis
Data Management
Tags
Data Management, Automation, Product Lifecycle

BIM Beyond Construction - Operation & Maintenance
Learn to organize MEP assets in the design & construction phases to minimize effort with integrating a BIM model for maintenance & operations.
Time
10:35am - 11:35am
Instructor
Industry
Jorge Quiroz
Engineering & Construction
Tags
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, BIM

Implementing Autodesk Construction Cloud
See how to implement the Autodesk Construction Cloud in your organization and learn the benefits & pitfalls to navigating your project in the cloud.
Time
10:35am - 11:35am
Instructor
Industry
Shaun Frazier
Engineering & Construction
Tags
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, BIM

Customizing Your CAD Tools for Productivity
Gain knowledge and strategies that you can use to customize your CAD environment to achieve higher productivity and output.
Time
11:45am - 12:45pm
Instructor
Industry
Robert Green
All Industries
Tags
CAD Management, Software Optimization, Workflows

Autodesk Fusion 360: For Education (Part 2 of 2)
Expand on what you learned in Fusion 360 for Education Part 1 with a more in-depth workshop to help you increase your Fusion 360 knowledge.
Time
11:45am - 12:45pm
Instructor
Industry
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Education, Product Design, Manufacturing, CAD/CAM

Automation Workbench: The Best Tool for the Job
There’s a lot of automation tools out there – but which is the best? See all the different options and learn what to use, and when!
Time
11:45am - 12:45pm
Instructor
Industry
David Taylor
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Product Design, Manufacturing, Automation, 3D

Data Customization to Enable Better Efficiency
Learn how to enhance your Vault and improve your workflows with Data Standard and coolOrange powerVault customizations.
Time
11:45am - 12:45pm
Instructor
Industry
John Kavusak
Data Management
Tags
Vault, coolOrange, Data Management, Customization

Cybersecurity for CAD Managers and AEC Industry
Learn about the different cybersecurity risks and how to mitigate them with efficient strategies and tools to keep your organization safe & secure.
Time
11:45am - 12:45pm
Instructor
Industry
Russ Abdrakhmanov
All Industries
Tags
IT, CAD Management, Workflows, Cyber Security

Simplified Grading with Civil 3D Generative Solutions
Learn how to use Autodesk Civil 3D Grading Optimization to automate your time-consuming grading tasks and come up with better design solutions.
Time
11:45am - 12:45pm
Instructor
Industry
Kevin Spear, P.E.
Architecture & Engineering
Tags
Engineering, Construction, Workflows, BIM

Lunch Session: Autodesk D&M Data Strategy
Join Autodesk Expert Loren Welch for an informative lunch session highlighting the Autodesk Data Management solutions roadmap into the future.
Time
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Instructor
Industry
Loren Welch
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Product Design, Manufacturing, Data Management

Lunch Session: Synergis Helpdesk Support Overview
Have lunch with Darin, Director of Customer Support, to learn about Synergis Helpdesk Support and get tips on optimizing your Autodesk Account.
Time
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Instructor
Industry
Darin Green
All Industries
Tags
Helpdesk, IT Support, Technical Troubleshooting

Innovation & Technology Discussion with Synergis
Get your creative juices flowing! In this open discussion, we want to hear your ideas to discuss what’s possible and what you want from your software.
Time
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor
Industry
David Taylor
All Industries
Tags
Software Optimization, Workflows, Custom Solutions

Design Detailing: Drawing in Fusion 360
Need a 2D drawing of your product design? Learn how to easily make drawings from your 3D models in Autodesk Fusion 360!
Time
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor
Industry
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM

Getting Started with iLogic for Autodesk Inventor
Learn to incorporate iLogic into your workflow to eliminate repetitive tasks & create automations to aid in your design work.
Time
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor
Industry
John Kavusak
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Manufacturing, Product Design, Automation, 3D

Customer Success with Synergis & Autodesk
This session will introduce the Synergis Customer Success Team and feature Jamie Scherer, Autodesk's "Voice of the Customer" in Product Insights.
Time
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor
Industry
Jamie Scherer
All Industries
Tags
Customer Feedback, Autodesk

Managing Sheet Sets in Autodesk Docs
Learn about the new Sheet Set Manage for Web included in AutoCAD 2023 and get sheet sets in the cloud integrated to your workflows!
Time
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor
Industry
Kevin Spear, P.E.
Engineering & Construction
Tags
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, VDC

The Integration IMPACT: With Rick Carter
Learn about the impact of technical & industry integrations, and practical strategies for implementing integration & eliminating silos.
Time
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor
Industry
Rick Carter
Engineering & Construction
Tags
Architecture, Engineering, Construction,

Getting Started - Simulation Tools for Designers
Learn how to use strength simulations and other digital prototyping tools to guide your design work to more accurate completion.
Time
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Instructor
Industry
Jim Swain
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM

Shine a Light on Your Designs with Renderings & Animations
Create a compelling product story that helps you visualize & communicate design intent with animations in Autodesk Fusion 360.
Time
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Instructor
Industry
David Taylor
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM

Battle of Deviations: Model States vs. iParts in Inventor
What’s the difference between Model States & iParts in Autodesk Inventor? Which is better? Find out in this session full of Inventor tips & tricks.
Time
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Instructor
Industry
John Kavusak
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Product Design, Manufacturing, 3D, CAD/CAM

Simplify NPI's with Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage
Learn how to easily manage the tasks & deliverables needed to define, develop, and launch a new product in time with Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage.
Time
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Instructor
Industry
Scott Stortz
Manufacturing & Design
Tags
Data Management, Product Lifecycle Management

Low-Code/No-Code Solutions for VDC
See how low-code/no-code solutions for VDC allow you to easily, and cost-effectively build a solution tailored to your company’s requirements.
Time
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Instructor
Industry
Ralph Schoch
Architecture & Engineering
Tags
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, VDC

Introducing Innovyze - Tools for Stormwater & Sewer Analysis
Get to know Innovyze, the new tool from Autodesk to enable better design, analysis, and maintenance of water & utility infrastructure.
Time
3:10pm - 4:10pm
Instructor
Industry
Kevin Spear, P.E.
Architecture & Engineering
Tags
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Water & Utilities

End-of-Day Wrap-Up & Prizes (Monroe Room)
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
4:20pm - 4:45pm
Instructor
Industry
Monroe
All Industries
Tags
Wrap-Up, End-of-Day, All Audiences, Raffle Prizes