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Create Now Detroit

Picture September 25, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

IMPORTANT: Laptops are required to participate. This is a hands-on experience designed for creatives of all skill levels.

Join us at Adobe Create Now and discover how to bring Firefly Boards into your creative workflow. We'll kick off the evening with live demos, then dive into an interactive team challenge where you'll collaborate with fellow attendees and get hands-on experience using Firefly Boards. To wrap up the event, teams will have the opportunity to take the stage and showcase their creations.

As a bonus, every attendee will receive 3 months of Firefly Pro, including 4,000 generative credits per month, access to premium features, and exclusive access to our Firefly support and resource hotline.

Returning Create Now attendees, take note: This is a completely new event format. Rather than a traditional presentation, this experience is built around hands-on learning, collaboration, and creative exploration within the product.

To participate, please bring:

  • A laptop (charged up)
  • Your Adobe ID login credentials
  • Your creative juices

If your Adobe Enterprise or EDU account restricts access to AI-powered applications, we recommend creating a free personal Adobe account before the event to ensure full participation.

Entry, swag, food, and drinks are all free and waiting for you!

RSVP now

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Agenda

9:00 AM
Check In & Networking

Check-in, grab a drink & food, and then time to connet to wifi and get set-up!

9:45 AM
Product Demo & Activity Instructions

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

Firefly Boards brings 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.

10:35 AM – 11:45 AM
Hands-On Activity

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

11:45 AM – 12:05 PM
Share out!

Once the working time is done, you can submit your group's project for a chance to share to the crowd! Winning groups receive a free year of Adobe Creative Cloud.

12:10 PM – 1:00 PM
Time to Relax & Connect

We will wrap up all-things presentation, and enjoy the remainder of our time together over drinks & bites, music, and good conversation.

1:00 PM
Event Ends

Get home safe and we will see you next time!

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VENUE

Elevate at One Campus Martius

1000 Woodward Ave Floor 16, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

Additional directions

Street Map with Elevate at One Campus Martius

Presenters

Elise Swopes

Principal Adobe Evangelist & Community Advocate

Elise Swopes

Elise Swopes is a self-taught artist, creative strategist, and entrepreneur with 14 years of experience at the intersection of art, technology, and community. Known for her signature surreal compositing work and recognized by institutions including Sotheby's, she's partnered with global brands to inspire and mentor the next generation of creators. She currently serves as Senior Evangelist and Community Advocate at Adobe, empowering creative communities across Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and Adobe Express.

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.