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Create Now Los Angeles

Picture March 20, 2026 12:30 AM - 3:30 AM UTC

Adobe Is Headed to LA ☀️

Built for how you actually create.

Join out Los Angeles creative community for an immersive, hands-on experience designed to help you work smarter, create faster, and stay true to your style.

You’ll get a first look at the latest updates across Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, and more, brought to life by Adobe pros and Evangelists who actually use these tools every day. Expect real workflows, smart shortcuts, and practical ways to use AI as a creative assist.

Connect with fellow creators, and get inspired by LA’s vibrant, diverse creative community. This event is open to creators of all levels, backgrounds, and disciplines.

Enjoy complimentary bites and drinks, great conversation, and a chance to win a free Creative Cloud membership.

🎟️ This is a free event with limited capacity. Please RSVP only if you plan to attend.

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Agenda

12:30 AM
Doors Open & Social Hour

Check in and ease into the evening with curated conversations, elevated bites, and interactive moments worth snapping.

1:30 AM
Program Begins

A warm welcome from your host, followed by a keynote from an Adobe Evangelist and insights from standout local creatives.

2:30 AM
Networking & Hands-On Exploration

Connect with the speakers, meet Adobe pros, and dive into hands-on creative stations.

3:30 AM
Event Wrap

Leave recharged, inspired, and ready to bring fresh energy to your next project.

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VENUE

The Revery LA

1700 Naud St Unit C, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 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.

Speakers

Speaker photo for: Momo Wang

AI Filmmaker & Award-Winning Animation Director

Momo Wang

Momo Wang is an award-winning animation director, author, fine artist and IP creator known for blending artistic vision with cross-cultural storytelling. She created Tuzki, the first original Chinese cartoon IP to achieve global recognition and later acquired by Warner Bros. And she is the first animation director inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame. In recent years, she has emerged as a pioneering voice in AI-driven cinematic storytelling, becoming among the first filmmakers whose AI-generated film have been collected by the China National Film Museum."

Speaker photo for: Andrea Campos

New York Times Bestselling Illustrator & Author

Andrea Campos

Andrea Campos is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author who believes play is powerful. She creates colorful, joy-filled work spanning children’s books, toys, products, and brand collaborations. Her art centers imagination, inclusivity, and community. When she's not working on her next book or designing colorful products, you can find Andrea speaking at events and conferences, inspiring both kids and adults alike to follow their dreams. Learn more about her work at dreasdoodles.com and follow along at @dreasdoodles.

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

Event Logistics Coordinator

Kevwe Abamwa

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