Conference Schedule
CreativePro Week consists of five days of conference sessions. You may attend the sessions for the days you register, with one year of on-demand access to rewatch session recordings whenever and wherever you want.
Monday, June 2, 2025: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Accessibility
Tuesday, June 3, 2025: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Accessibility
Wednesday, June 4, 2025: InDesign, Design, Creative Cloud, Video
Thursday, June 5, 2025: InDesign, PowerPoint, Design, Video/Motion
Friday, June 6, 2025: Design, InDesign, PowerPoint, Photoshop
Breakfast & Lunches
In-Person passes include complimentary breakfasts and lunches for the days your pass covers.
Breakfast is from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. are held daily in the Komatke Ballroom.
Lunch is from 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. in the Komatke Ballroom.
These meals offer a great opportunity to interact with fellow attendees, speakers, and solution providers.
Be sure to browse the full agenda for bonus Breakfast and Lunch sessions with our Solution Providers!
Maker Mornings in the Camp CreativePro Arts & Crafts Room
Join us daily in the Camp CreativePro Arts & Crafts room for guided art projects from 8:30 – 9:15 AM
Kick off your day in the art room for some hands-on creative fun!
Monday, June 2: Origami
Hosted by Chris Converse
Learn to transform flat paper into three dimensional boxes within minutes. This step-by-step class will show you how to create and assemble beautiful boxes that are perfect for presenting gifts, or to simply display.
Tuesday, June 3: Zentangles
Hosted by Theresa Jackson
Doodle, draw, color and find your zen in this fun Zentangle session! Grab some markers and explore the joy of creating intricate patterns together. You’ll leave with a beautiful handcrafted bookmark made by you, and a calm mind ready to take on the day.
Wednesday, June 4: Meme Books
Hosted by Mike Rankin
Thursday, June 5: Wish You Were Here Postcards
Hosted by Sara Rosinsky
The only thing better than receiving a handwritten postcard is sending one! Let’s put pen to cardstock and make it count.
Friday, June 6: Earrings and Baubles
Hosted by Khara Plicanic
How about a quick pair of DIY earrings to jump star your day? Join Khara for some paper-craft jewelry making!
Photo Walks
Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 – 7:30 A.M.
Thursday, June 5 at 7:45 – 9:15 A.M.
Meet in the Hotel Lobby
Hosted by Mike Rankin and Nigel French
You’re spending all day inside conference rooms this week… Time to stretch your legs and vision! Join Nigel French and Mike Rankin on an early-morning photowalk around the beautiful Arizona desert. Bring the camera you’re most comfortable with – whether that’s an iPhone or a DSLR – some walking shoes, and an eye for exploration.
Evening Activites
The sessions are done, and it’s time to have some fun! Join us for our special evening activities:
Monday, June 2: Welcome Reception 2025
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm in the event lobby
Join us for drinks, nibbles, and a fun opportunity to meet the speakers and your fellow attendees!
Tuesday, June 3: Ignite CreativePro 2025
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm in Tracks 1 and 2
Come join us for dessert, plus a heaping helping of tips, tricks, and fun! Or sign up to present 20 slides in 5 minutes. It’s your opportunity to have five minutes of fame, in the relaxed and friendly confines of an after-hours get-together with your colleagues.
Want to present? Click here to learn more!
Wednesday, June 4: Paper Party: Let’s Get Tactile!
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm in Tracks 1 and 2
Hosted by Sabine Lenz
Paper is as distinctive as fonts—each type of paper has its own “voice” and personality. And yet, the only way to truly understand paper and printing is to feel it with your own hands. In the old days there were plenty of opportunities for design professionals to experience a wide variety of paper stocks, so they could make good decisions when it came to print. Of course, that’s very rare today.
So, we’re throwing a paper party! Join internationally renowned paper expert Sabine Lenz from PaperSpecs as she leads a fun and educational experience like no other.
Topics include:
- Understanding paper terminology
- Why choosing the right stock for your project matters
- How a printed piece can make or break your sale
- Why print means “Quality” (and how not to mess it up)
Monday, June 2nd, 2025*
Creativity and Problem Solving with AI in Photoshop
Rob de Winter
So You Think You Know InDesign
Prescott Perez-Fox
The Foundations of Accessibility
Dax Castro
Advanced Construction Techniques in Illustrator
Jason Hoppe
Designing for a Neurodiverse Audience
Kayleen Holt
The Bridge that Holds Creative Cloud Together
Khara Plicanic
The Photo Editing Tool You’re Not Using… But Should Be
Theresa Jackson
Illustrator Brushes, Symbols, and Patterns—Oh My!
Chana Messer
Three Minutes Max: Photoshop
David Blatner
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025*
Photoshop Power Hour
Jesús Ramirez
Acrobat Power Tips: Beyond the Basics
Bart Van de Wiele
Accessibility in InDesign and Acrobat
Chad Chelius
AI in Ai
Jason Hoppe
Accessible PowerPoint
Stephy Hogan
Accessible Forms and Tables
Dax Castro
Text Effects in Photoshop and Illustrator
Nigel French
Three Minutes Max: Illustrator
Khara Plicanic
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025*
All Design is Experience Design
Terrence Moline
InDesign Tips and Tricks
Erica Gamet
Using GREP in InDesign
Adam Jury
So You Think You Know Illustrator?
Chris Carls
CreativePro Partner Panel
David Blatner
InDesign Layers: Your Secret Weapon
Julie Shaffer
Editorial Workflows with InDesign
Chad Chelius
Advanced GREP
Ron Bilodeau
Wrangle Your Swatches
Theresa Jackson
Figma for InDesigners
Prescott Perez-Fox
Interactive InDesign
Keith Gilbert
Photoshop Composition: Smooth Moves & New Tricks
Kladi Vergine
Info with Impact in InDesign
Nigel French
Three Minutes Max: InDesign
David Blatner
Paper Party: Let’s Get Tactile!
Sabine Lenz
Thursday, June 5th, 2025*
Superpowered Visuals: Escaping Blah-Mageddon
Jody Wissing
Bulletproof Templates in InDesign
Keith Gilbert
You Got This: Video for Designers
Kyle Hamrick
Project Neo and 3D Viewer
Chris Converse
Creative Wow!
David Blatner
Actually, There’s a Script for That
Mike Rankin
Approachable Animation in After Effects
Kyle Hamrick
The Power of Print
Sabine Lenz
PowerPoint Templates that Work
Mike Parkinson
Automating Your Layouts
Ron Bilodeau
Animating Static Images
Chris Converse
Designing for Print
Chris Carls
Effective Visual Communication Using PowerPoint
Richard Goring
Three Minutes Max: PowerPoint
David Blatner
Friday, June 6th, 2025*
Making it Fun: Lessons from a Career in Creativity
Michael Flarup
Word Craft
Sara Rosinsky
Advanced Interactivity in PowerPoint
Chris Converse
12 Awesome PowerPoint Techniques for Better Presentations
Richard Goring
Charts in InDesign
Nolan Haims
Hands-On Creativity and Design
Khara Plicanic
Awesome Animation
Jole Simmons
Design for Minds: The Neuroscience of Impact
Patience Walton
Closing Session
David Blatner
*Notes:
- Speakers and sessions are subject to change. Please check our site frequently to find the most up-to-date information.
- The day and date listed on this page may not be accurate in all time zones. Please check each individual session for an accurate day-and-date based on your time zone.
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