Adobe Max 2023: A look back at the biggest creativity conference of the year

Adobe Max is the world’s leading creativity conference, where creative professionals from all industries come together to learn, network, and be inspired. This year’s event was held in Los Angeles, California, from October 10-12, and it was bigger and better than ever.

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from Adobe Max 2023:

Keynotes and Sneaks

The conference kicked off with a keynote address from Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, who shared his vision for the future of creativity. He highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in empowering creatives to do their best work.

Narayen was followed by a keynote from Adobe Creative Director Gavin Newsom, who unveiled a number of new features and products, including:

• Adobe Sensei: A new AI and ML platform that will power Adobe’s creative tools in new and innovative ways.
• Adobe Creative Cloud Express: A new web-based creative platform that makes it easy for anyone to create stunning visuals, even if they don’t have any design experience.
• Adobe Substance 3D: A new collection of 3D design tools that make it easier than ever to create and share 3D content.

Newsom also gave us a sneak peek at some of the new features that are coming to Adobe’s flagship creative tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.

Breakout sessions

In addition to the keynotes, Adobe Max offered a wide variety of breakout sessions on a variety of creative topics. Attendees could learn about everything from how to use the latest Adobe Creative Cloud features to how to build a successful career in the creative industries.

Some of the most popular breakout sessions included:

• Design for the Metaverse
• Motion Graphics for Social Media
• 3D Printing for Creatives
• The Future of Work for Creative Professionals

Networking opportunities

Adobe Max is also a great place to network with other creative professionals. There were a number of networking events throughout the conference, including the MAX Bash, the Creative Park, and the MAX Awards.

Overall, Adobe Max 2023 was a huge success. Attendees left the conference feeling inspired and empowered to create their best work. If you’re a creative professional, I highly recommend attending Adobe Max next year.

Here are a few additional takeaways from Adobe Max 2023:

• AI and ML are the future of creativity. Adobe is investing heavily in AI and ML, and it’s clear that these technologies will play a major role in the future of creative tools and workflows.
• Creativity is for everyone. Adobe Creative Cloud Express makes it easy for anyone to create stunning visuals, even if they don’t have any design experience.
• The metaverse is here to stay. Adobe is committed to helping creatives create for the metaverse, and they’re already offering a number of tools and resources to help you get started.

If you missed Adobe Max 2023, don’t worry. You can still access many of the sessions and keynotes online. Just visit the Adobe Max website to learn more.