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Create Now Chicago

Picture July 16, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT

IMPORTANT NOTE: Laptops are required to participate. This is a hands-on experience built for all creatives of any level.

Join us at Adobe Create Now where you will learn how to bring AI into your creative workflow and unlock the power of ideation with Adobe Firefly. After brief demos from our Adobe Team, you will be paired with other attendees to participate in a fun challenge getting hands on with a real brief with Firefly Boards. At the end of the night, teams will get the opportunity to take the stage and share what they’ve created with everyone.

What else do you get? Everyone who attends will receive 3-months of Firefly Pro which includes 4,000 credits per month, access to premium features, and more! You’ll also get access to our exclusive resource help line!

IMPORTANT NOTE: This event is hands-on to give you a great opportunity to get into the product! All attendees should bring their laptops and be prepared with their Adobe ID. If your EDU or Enterprise Adobe ID, blocks AI applications, we recommend making a new personal account for this hand-on opportunity.

Entry, swag, food, and refreshments are all free!

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Agenda

5:30 PM
Check In & Networking

After checking in and getting settled, enjoy your free refreshments, swag, and networking time.

6:15 PM
Product Demo & Hands-On Activity

Our presenter will show you how to ideate with Adobe Firefly Boards and AI features.

Firefly Boards is radically improving ideation, bringing everything into one limitless canvas where you can explore ideas before going into production. With mood boards, shot lists, style guides, storyboards and more all in one place, it is easy to iterate with different AI models, rapidly explore colors, typography, composition, and styles without bouncing between apps.

Then you will jump into our hands-on activity to get the creativity flowing!

8:30 PM
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VENUE

Moonlight Studios

1466 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

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Presenters

Speaker photo for: Elise Swopes

Sr. Community Relationship Manager and Evangelist

Elise Swopes

Elise Swopes is a self-taught artist, creative strategist, and entrepreneur reshaping visual storytelling through surreal cityscapes and mobile innovation. As a Web3 leader, she co-founded Sunrise Art Club and Night on The Yard to uplift women of color and incarcerated artists. Swopes currently serves as Senior Adobe Express Evangelist and Community Advocate, empowering creative communities worldwide.

Host

Speaker photo for: Aaliyah Taylor

Sr. Community Events Manager

Aaliyah Taylor

Aaliyah Taylor is a Community Builder, Experiential Marketer, and Culture Curator who thrives on fostering connections and empowering others. As a Senior Lead at Adobe, she plays a pivotal role in building and nurturing a vibrant community around Adobe Creative Cloud, creating jaw-dropping events and memorable experiences. With a deep passion for creativity and community, Aaliyah is dedicated to bringing people together in dynamic and fun ways. For this community-obsessed creative, connecting with others is truly a dream job.

Speaker photo for: Kevwe Abamwa

Community Marketing & Events Logistics Coordinator

Kevwe Abamwa

Step into the future with Adobe Firefly.

Use generative AI and simple prompts to create the highest-quality output — images, text effects, color palettes, and more.

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