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Create Now Seattle x SDF Mixer

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Agenda

5:30 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.

6:15 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.

7:15 PM
Get Connected

Connect with fellow creatives and chat with our speakers. It’s the perfect time to swap ideas, ask questions, and meet new friends and collaborators. 

8:00 PM
Get Going

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

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VENUE

Block 41

115 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

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Presenters

Speaker photo for: Luke Choice

Design Community Advocate, Adobe

Luke Choice

Luke Choice also known as Velvet Spectrum is an Australian digital artist, with more than 20 years of experience in design and animation. He now works at Adobe as a Design Community Advocate, bridging the gap between creators and tools.

Speakers

Anjali Viramgama

Local Creator Showcase

Anjali Viramgama

Anjali Viramgama is a Software Engineer and Tech & AI Creator with 500K+ followers. Ranked 5th in the World’s Top Female Tech Creators, she works with brands like OpenAI, Claude, Intel, and Adobe to make tech, AI, and career growth practical and accessible.

She is passionate about empowering others in tech through mentorship, education, and community engagement, regularly speaking at universities and supporting aspiring engineers in building confidence and practical skills.

Gabriel-Bello Díaz

Local Creator Showcase

Gabriel-Bello Díaz

Gabriel-Bello Díaz, also known as GÄBO, is a Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist, designer, educator, and community organizer based in Seattle whose work bridges architecture, digital fabrication, and fine art to explore ancestry, identity, and futurism. With degrees in architectural engineering, sustainability, and robotics, Díaz uses digital fabrication, leatherwork, painting, beading, clay, and immersive technologies to craft pieces that honor cultural narratives, from his Efficio design studio to his Mi Gente series. He has curated fashion shows, founded the AntiSocial editorial, and organized exhibitions and mentorship programs supporting emerging artists, while also teaching and leading arts-focused community programs. His work has been shown at venues including the Seattle Art Museum and Seattle Waterfront, and he continues to blend tradition with innovation to uplift cultural memory and care through art.

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.

Introducing Do What You Love.

Adobe is on a mission to design products that empower creators to spend more time doing what they love most. Inspired by that mission, we're featuring a new artist’s interpretation of the phrase “Do what you love” each month for 12 months.

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