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Create Now Austin

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Agenda

10:30 PM
Doors open
Check in, food, drinks, and networking
11:15 PM
Presentation begins
Settle in and enjoy a session by Adobe showcasing some of the latest design features in Creative Cloud followed by a short presentation from a local creative.
12:15 AM
Networking
After the presentation, enjoy continued networking with light food and drinks
1:00 AM
Event Wrap
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VENUE

LZR

612 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

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Presenters

Speaker photo for: Matt Dawson

Designer & Illustrator

Matt Dawson

Matt Dawson is an Austin-based Creative Director and designer known for bold, polished work across branding, illustration, and typography. He’s collaborated with clients like Jeep, Major League Baseball, Pearl Jam, Phish, Toyota, and Disney—bringing a sharp eye and strong visual voice to every project. Matt is also the founder of Crop, a boutique creative conference in Austin that brings together designers from around the world for three days of inspiration, learning, and unforgettable parties.

Speakers

Speaker photo for: Michael Fugoso

Sr. Design Evangelist, Next Gen & Creative Pro @ Adobe

Michael Fugoso

With an impressive background as an illustrator and designer, Michael's experience spans renowned aerospace companies such as NASA, Boeing, Blue Origin, Ariane Group, as well as prominent organizations like Oracle, IBM, Salesforce, Volvo, and Adobe. His diverse talents have been showcased through presentations at design conferences like Adobe MAX, teaching Skillshare classes, and live-streaming his creative process online. Michael is now working with the creative community full-time, as an Adobe Evangelist for the next generation of creative professionals.

Host

Speaker photo for: Sydney Lanham

Community Events Manager

Sydney Lanham

Speaker photo for: Kevwe Abamwa

Community Marketing & Events

Kevwe Abamwa