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Create Now Houston

Picture April 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM UTC - April 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM UTC

Adobe is headed to Houston!
Join the city’s creative community for an evening of inspiration, hands‑on learning, and real connection.

Create Now brings Adobe experts together to share the latest features in Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, and more, to show tips & tricks that speed up your workflow, and to inspire the way you think about creativity.

Meet fellow creators, swap ideas, and grow your network. Enjoy complimentary bites and drinks, great conversation, and a chance to win a free Creative Cloud membership. Space is limited, so RSVP only if you plan to attend.

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Agenda

10:15 PM
Doors open for check-in
10:30 PM
Open networking

Enjoy free swag, passed appetizers, beer & wine, and networking with fellow creatives

11:15 PM
Presentation by Adobe expert & local designer

Sit back and enjoy Adobe demo's on the latest and greatest in Creative Cloud. Afterwards, hear from a local designer on their creative journey

12:30 AM
Closing networking

After the presentation, enjoy more free food, drinks, and networking

1:15 AM
Event wrap

Have a great night, get home safe, and see you next time! 

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VENUE

713 Music Hall

401 Franklin St Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77201, USA

Street Map with 713 Music Hall

Presenters

Speaker photo for: Giovanni Nakpil

Sr. Creative 3D Evangelist & Community Advocate | Adobe

Giovanni Nakpil

Giovanni Nakpil grew up in Manila, where he was captivated by the magic of science fiction and horror films. After studying Computer Graphics in Toronto, his multidisciplinary career took him across North America-from Maryland and Texas to California and Washington. As a digital model supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic, Giovanni helped bring to life iconic creatures in blockbuster films like Star Trek and The Avengers.

He later moved into the gaming industry at Valve Corporation and then into tech at Meta, where he played a role in advancing virtual reality through Oculus.

Today, Giovanni is a Senior Creative 3D Evangelist and Community Advocate at Adobe, connecting with artists around the world and living his dream of creating with cutting-edge digital tools.

Host

Speaker photo for: Sydney Lanham

Community Events Manager

Sydney Lanham

Speaker photo for: Kevwe Abamwa

Community Marketing & Events Logistics Coordinator

Kevwe Abamwa