Autodesk University (AU) 2025, September 16 to 18 in Nashville, Tennessee, will bring together more than 12,000 professionals from across industries to explore the future of design, construction, manufacturing, and operations. For facility and maintenance managers, the event is a valuable opportunity to engage with emerging technologies, deepen professional expertise, and connect with the peers and solution providers shaping the built environment.
Key takeaways
- Eptura™ is presenting at Autodesk University 2025: Eptura will lead featured sessions focused on digital twins, AI, and BIM for facility management
- Facility and maintenance managers have a strategic opportunity to learn and connect with peers and industry leaders: AU 2025 offers targeted sessions, hands-on labs, and networking opportunities tailored to professionals managing operations, assets, and buildings
- AI, automation, and integrated platforms are transforming facility operations: Attendees can explore topics like predictive maintenance, smart buildings, and unified asset views, learning how technology can reduce costs, improve performance, and support data-driven decision-making
Eptura is excited to be at this year’s event, contributing to the conversation through presentations and collaborative sessions focused on digital transformation in facility management.
Event overview: Autodesk University 2025
Autodesk University is one of the leading conferences for professionals working at the intersection of technology and the built world. The 2025 event will feature more than 500 learning sessions, hands-on labs, and workshops designed to support innovation and skill development across disciplines.
Key benefits of AU 2025 include:
- Learning sessions covering AI, efficiency, and digital transformation
- Technical instruction and workflow optimization
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers
- An expansive expo hall showcasing Autodesk® tools and partner technologies
- Hackathons, meetups, and collaborative workshops
This year’s theme, A New Era of Making, emphasizes the role of AI and data-driven workflows in shaping the future of operations and facility management.
Why facility and maintenance professionals should attend
Across industries, facility and maintenance managers face increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support efficiency goals.
AU 2025 offers targeted content and resources to help professionals meet these demands through technology adoption and strategic planning, including:
- Professional development: Access technical instruction and case studies on predictive maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and BIM for operations
- Networking and collaboration: Engage with peers, experts, and solution providers through structured sessions and informal meetups
- Exposure to innovative solutions: Explore digital twins, smart building technologies, and integrated platforms that support data-driven decision-making
- Real-world applications: Learn from practical examples of how organizations are using AI and automation to improve building performance and reduce risk
These opportunities make AU 2025 a strategic event for facility managers looking to stay ahead of industry trends and adopt technologies that drive operational efficiency.
Technology trends and critical questions at AU 2025
AU 2025 will feature a range of sessions that address key challenges and opportunities in facility and maintenance management.
Artificial intelligence in facility operations
AI is becoming a critical tool for facility managers seeking to move beyond reactive maintenance. By analyzing equipment performance data and identifying patterns, AI can help predict failures before they occur, automate diagnostics, and optimize system performance. These capabilities are especially valuable in large facilities where manual oversight is limited, and downtime is costly.
But how can teams ensure their data infrastructure and workflows are ready to support these advanced capabilities?
Efficiency and resource optimization
Facility managers are under increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, manage space more effectively, and control operational costs. Automation tools, cloud-based systems, and sensor-driven insights are helping teams streamline operations and make more informed decisions. These strategies are not only about cost savings but also about aligning facility operations with broader organizational goals.
What are the most effective ways to implement these technologies without disrupting existing workflows or overextending budgets?
Asset management and maintenance workflows
Managing assets across multiple locations and systems presents ongoing challenges. Without centralized data and automated scheduling, maintenance often becomes reactive, leading to higher costs and reduced asset lifespan. Integrated platforms offer a solution by providing visibility into asset performance, enabling preventive maintenance, and supporting compliance.
What does it take to successfully transition from fragmented systems to a unified, scalable asset management approach?
Featured sessions: Eptura and the future of facility management
In 2021, Autodesk made a strategic investment in Eptura based on a shared vision to connect BIM data with workplace and asset management, enabling more efficient building life cycle management.
Since then, Autodesk Tandem and Eptura have worked closely to deliver a connected building maintenance solution. Tandem’s integration with Eptura allows facility teams to access near real-time data from their existing systems within a digital twin environment
Facility and maintenance managers attending Autodesk University 2025 will find several sessions that speak directly to the challenges and opportunities in modern operations. Eptura, in collaboration with Autodesk Tandem and other partners, is leading three presentations that explore how digital twins, AI, and BIM can be applied to improve efficiency, asset performance, and long-term planning. Each session offers practical insights grounded in real-world examples and emerging best practices.
Digital twins for AI-driven facility management
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 16, 4–4:30 p.m. CDT
Session ID: 4579
Presenters: Kengo Iwata, assistant manager at Shimizu Corporation
Key takeaways:
- Building a facility data platform designed for AI
- Lessons from a live pilot implementation
- Strategies for improving data quality and integration
- Future directions for facility transformation
The session introduces a fully integrated digital twin platform that connects design, operations, and intelligence. Built on Autodesk Tandem, Eptura’s asset and workplace management tools, and Shimizu Corporation’s Facility Data Hub, the solution is already in use at Autodesk’s Tokyo headquarters. Attendees will learn how high-quality, real-time data can support predictive maintenance, reduce downtime, and enable more sustainable operations.
Smarter buildings, stronger outcomes
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 16, 11:00 a.m.-noon CDT
Session ID: 4765
Presenters: Travis Byerley, director of facility and tech solutions, Cooperative Building Solutions, Greg Knight, principle product manager at Eptura, and Fred Kraus, vice president of product at Eptura
Key takeaways:
- Practical strategies for maximizing BIM and digital twin value
- Enhancing efficiency and experience across public sector facilities
- Reducing maintenance costs through unified asset views
The session focuses on how BIM and digital twins can be used to unify design and operations, especially in sectors like education, healthcare, and government. Through live demos and real-world examples, attendees will see how Eptura’s workflows with Autodesk Tandem and the BIM Viewer provide a complete picture of asset conditions and usage. The session highlights how connected data environments improve efficiency, occupant experience, and long-term planning.
How AI, BIM, and digital twins are powering the future of AECO
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 17, 3:00–3:30 p.m. CDT
Session ID: 4245
Presenter: Nick Stefanidakis, SVP Channel & Strategic Alliances, Eptura
Key takeaways:
- Transforming BIM and digital twins into operational intelligence
- Understanding the impact of policy, AI, and tech on AECO
- Extending building lifecycle performance through connected data
The future-trends talk explores how digital twins and BIM are evolving into intelligent systems that support long-term building operations. Rather than static handover documents, these technologies now serve as dynamic platforms for continuous optimization. The session examines macro trends—including federal mandates, AI adoption, and workplace shifts—and how they’re driving the adoption of integrated digital workflows across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) life cycle.
Connect with Eptura at AU 2025
Visit Eptura at Booth 507 in the expo hall to explore workplace and asset management solutions built to support smarter, more efficient facility operations. The team will be available throughout the event to walk attendees through product capabilities, discuss integration strategies, and answer questions about how Eptura’s tools fit into broader digital transformation initiatives.
It’s also a great opportunity to connect directly with the people behind the technology, whether you’re looking for practical advice, exploring partnership opportunities, or just want to see what’s new in the world of facility management software. Stop by to learn, share, and see how Eptura is helping organizations make better use of their spaces and assets.
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By Jonathan Davis
As a content creator at Eptura, Jonathan Davis covers asset management, maintenance software, and SaaS solutions, delivering thought leadership with actionable insights across industries such as fleet, manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality. Jonathan’s writing focuses on topics to help enterprises optimize their operations, including building lifecycle management, digital twins, BIM for facility management, and preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. With a master's degree in journalism and a diverse background that includes writing textbooks, editing video game dialogue, and teaching English as a foreign language, Jonathan brings a versatile perspective to his content creation.
