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Create Now Philadelphia

Picture May 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC - May 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

Adobe is headed to Philly!

Join Philadelphia's creative community for creative inspiration, practical learning with Adobe experts, and real connection.

Create Now is an evening designed for you to gain new skills, fresh ideas, and confidence using the latest updates across Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, and more. Adobe pros will walk through real-world workflows, smart shortcuts, and practical ways to integrate AI as a creative assist—so you can move faster without sacrificing your personal style or creative control. You'll also hear from talented local creatives as they share their inspirations, process, and standout projects!

Connect with fellow creators to exchange ideas, build your network and be inspired by your local creative community. This event is open to creators of all levels and aims to support your creative growth!

Enjoy complimentary bites and drinks, meaningful conversations, and a chance to win a free Creative Cloud membership. This free event has limited capacity, so only RSVP if you plan to attend.

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Event image for: Create Now Philadelphia Tuesday, May 19, 2026 09:30 PM

Agenda

9:30 PM
Get Settled

Welcome to Create Now—an evening of inspirational talks, interactive activations, and laid-back networking with the local creative community. Check in with our team, grab a drink and a bite, and get to know your fellow creatives.

10:15 PM
Get Inspired

Hear from our Adobe speaker and talented local creatives as they share tools, workflows, and real-world inspiration designed to level up your creative game.

12:00 AM
Get Going

You’ll head home with fresh inspiration, new connections, and some sweet swag!

VENUE

Vie by Cescaphe

600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

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Presenters

Speaker photo for: Jordan Dené Ellis

Community Relationship Manager, Adobe Express

Jordan Dené Ellis

Jordan Dené Ellis is an enthusiastic community manager based in Philadelphia, PA. She's been an entrepreneur for over twelve years, building the geek fashion brand JORDANDENÉ, geeky lifestyle magazine The Sartorial Geek, and helping fellow small businesses with freelance.

Host

Speaker photo for: Meghan Arnold

Sr. Community Events Manager

Meghan Arnold

Meghan works at the intersection of marketing, design, and technology —with a focus on building and nurturing communities. In her nearly 10 years at Adobe, she's connected with thousands of creatives through hundreds of events, placed design speakers at everything from small meetups to conference stages, developed and executed large-scale installations at Adobe MAX, led internal and external campaigns, and played a key role in the launch of Adobe Fonts.

Speaker photo for: Madison Laurence

Events Logistics Coordinator

Madison Laurence

Madison is a detail driven Event Coordinator for Adobe, crafting visions into unforgettable moments that spark connection and enthusiasm. With her eye for detail and passion of creativity, she brings every event to life with purpose and personality. Madison is dedicated to creating a smooth and engaging event.

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