Table It Up: Mastering Tables in InDesign with Style and Precision

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Ready to turn ordinary data into extraordinary—and functional—tables in InDesign? In this dynamic session Laurie Ruhlin will give you the keys for creating, formatting, and editing tables with ease! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned designer, this workshop will improve your skills and transform the way you present information.

In addition to crafting clean, functional tabular data and jazzing up tables with custom styles, borders, and colors, you’ll learn to:

  • Adjust table dimensions, rows, and columns for a perfect fit
  • Create table and cell styles to ensure consistency across your layouts
  • Use keyboard shortcuts and pro tricks to save time and keep tables consistent
  • Format those pesky table borders and grid lines, as well as headers and footers
  • Work with complex tables that thread through multiple pages

AI in Ai

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When people think AI in Adobe apps, they usually think Photoshop. But AI can boost your productivity and creativity in Illustrator too! Author and expert instructor Jason Hoppe shows you how to integrate AI into your Illustrator work and create innovative visual solutions. Learn to become a more efficient and effective designer, delivering outstanding results in less time!

Topics include:

  • Generating vectors from text prompts
  • Automating repetitive tasks
  • Bringing outlined type back to life with Retype
  • Making the most of Generative Recolor
  • Integrating Adobe Firefly into your workflow

Mind = Blown: The Latest and Greatest in Ps, Ai, and Beyond

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In this fast-paced, idea-driven session, Kladi Vergine explores the latest tools, AI features, and Creative Cloud workflows—from Firefly, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Whether you’re designing on the go, collaborating in real time, or discovering the newest tech, this session will show you how to rethink your creative process for maximum efficiency and flow. Step into the future of creativity.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Kickstart ideas quickly with AI-powered brainstorming and content generation
  • Flow seamlessly between desktop, mobile, and cloud assets
  • Use Firefly, Illustrator, and Photoshop to bring ideas to life faster
  • Collaborate smarter with shared libraries, cloud docs, and live feedback
  • Stay ahead with the latest updates from Adobe’s creative ecosystem

Accessibility in InDesign and Acrobat

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InDesign and Acrobat are powerful tools for creating accessible documents—but to use them successfully, it’s crucial to understand a few basics first. We’ll dive into key features, best practices, and techniques for ensuring your PDFs are universally accessible and compliant with the latest standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the structural elements of accessible PDFs
  • Techniques for creating accessible PDFs from various document formats
  • Tools and resources for testing and verifying PDF accessibility

Acrobat Power Tips: Beyond the Basics

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Ready to take your Acrobat skills to the next level? No more fumbling around with basic tools! We’ll take a deep dive into advanced techniques that will help you get more done in less time, all while working smarter with PDFs, including everything from using hidden tools to setting up secure, automated workflows that’ll make your life a whole lot easier.

You’ll walk away knowing how to fine-tune PDFs for any purpose—whether prepping documents for print, sharing interactive presentations, or just keeping your documents organized without going mad. Come for the cool tricks, stay for the PDF mastery.

Topics include:

  • Automate repetitive tasks with Actions and batch processing
  • Learn advanced techniques for securing and protecting your PDFs like a pro
  • Optimize your PDFs for faster performance, without losing quality
  • Discover the secrets of hidden tools and functions
  • Improve your workflows using Acrobat AI Assistant

AI for Designers: The Ultimate How-To Guide

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You know you should be making the most of AI tools, right? But which ones? And how? Amy Balliett shares best practices, techniques, and tools for everything AI-related, from prompting to ideating. You’ll learn to make the most of your creativity with an AI assist.

You’ll discover:

  • Tools to help with every stage of design and creation
  • Using AI to build first drafts to save you time
  • Services that help organize and speed up your work
  • Recommendations for staying on top of the latest developments

Just Wow! Cross-Training Photoshop, Illustrator, and Beyond

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Discover how combining familiar tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator with new technologies (both AI-driven and not) can unlock amazing creative possibilities. This session is packed with practical techniques and inspiring examples to help you explore fresh design approaches. Walk away with new ideas and methods to take your work to the next level.

You’ll learn:

  • How to use Photoshop, Illustrator, and AI tools including Firefly to create amazing designs
  • The creative possibilities of cross-training with 3D assets, animation, and more
  • How to integrate experimental tools like Project Neo and Substance 3D Viewer into your daily design workflow
  • Fun and innovative ways to enhance your designs with generative AI

Sneak Peek:
How to Create Artwork with Project Neo

Photoshop Power Hour

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Check out the latest and greatest in Photoshop with the one and only Jesús Ramirez. You’ll learn the best ways to tap into Photoshop’s newest tools, how to make the most of recent updates, as well as inspiring and creative ways to do things better—whether you’re making a selection, blending a composite, or retouching a photo.

Topics include:

  • Best practices for the latest tools
  • Pro tips for masking, selecting, and compositing
  • Latest and greatest developments you should know about

Welcome Reception 2025

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Join us for drinks, nibbles, and a fun opportunity to meet the speakers and your fellow attendees!

Three Minutes Max: Photoshop

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This crowd favorite is back and better than ever! Don’t miss this fun-filled, action-packed, highly educational, and mind-blowing session where each of our instructors will have just three minutes to share their favorite Photoshop tip—then you get to vote for your favorite!

In past years, some of the best tips have been held for this session, so you don’t want to miss it!