Event Overview
Don’t worry if you didn’t attend Part 1 of our AI Summit. This is not a sequel—it’s an update that will keep you up to speed.
AI is evolving faster than any creative professional can track on their own. New tools, new models, and new workflows appear every week—and knowing what truly matters has become the real challenge.
The Design + AI Summit 2026 Part 2, being held online September 17–18, is your place to cut through the noise.
You’ll explore the latest updates to Adobe Firefly and partner models, work with new AI features in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Express, compare leading models and tools, and learn practical workflows for prompting, automation, AI video, and cross-app production. You’ll also gain guidance on the legal and ethical questions shaping the industry today.
Can’t join us live? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. . .
Registration includes on-demand access to session and Q&A recordings for a full year for the days your pass covers, so you can soak in the knowledge at your own pace.
What We'll Cover
- Comparing AI tools and models and understanding their strengths
- Practical prompt strategies for text, image, and video
- AI for social media marketing
- Navigating the legal and ethical landscape of AI
- AI video production for designers
- Working with AI generated text
- AI Agents and Vibe Coding
Get a Taste
Free Webinar: Photoshop + AI—Smarter Tools, Better Results
Learn how to use Photoshop’s AI tools to speed up your editing process and get…
Photoshop Craft vs AI: What Still Matters
Lisa Carney and Jesús Ramirez have a friendly conversation exploring the intersection of Photoshop craft…
Using Your Photoshop AI Credits Wisely
When should you use Generative AI and when should you stick with Photoshop’s native tools?…
Interview with Melissa Piccone, Multi-Disciplinary Trainer and Certified Expert
Q&A with Melissa Piccone, who is presenting at the 2026 Design + AI Summit for…
Using AI Tools in a Design Workflow
Amybeth Menendez demonstrates how ChatGPT and OMATA MATE can work together to automate InDesign workflows.
Interview with Monika Gause, Print Designer and Illustrator Expert
Q&A with Monika Gause, who is presenting at the 2026 Design + AI Summit for…
Free Webinar: Cross App Power Hour with Illustrator, InDesign, and Firefly
Explore practical AI-powered tools in Illustrator, InDesign, and Firefly that will help you streamline your…
Batch Processing Images with AI-Powered Actions in Photoshop
Here’s how to automate edits in Photoshop by combining the Object Selection tool with Actions….
Enlarging Images in Photoshop with AI Partner Models
A comparison of techniques for increasing the resolution of images with the help of AI.
How to Style Text with AI for Use in InDesign
Have ChatGPT handle your Word document text formatting so you can focus on design.
How to Create an AI Talking Avatar in Adobe Express
Learn how to turn your photo into a talking avatar with HeyGen AI Video Generator…
6 Quick Tips for Prompting in Generative AI
Quick tips for writing effective prompts to generate creative content
Creating Fluffy Text with AI in Photoshop
How to create a fun text effect that looks like fluffy fur on a grass…
Why You Should Use Generative Expand in Photoshop, Not InDesign
Using Generative Expand in its Beta form may lead to problems with file management, color…
Why Attend
See why The Design + AI Summit needs to be in your 2026 plans now!
Turn AI Into Your Creative Superpower
Learn how to harness the latest AI tools to boost your creativity, efficiency, and results—across design, writing, social media, publishing, and beyond.
Stay Ahead in a Rapidly Changing Industry
Get cutting-edge insights from internationally renowned experts and discover how to integrate AI into your workflow before your competition does.
Work Smarter, Create Better
Master practical, real-world techniques to streamline your design process with AI tools like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and emerging GenAI platforms.
Year-Round Learning
With a full year of on-demand access to sessions and resources, you’ll be ready to adapt, innovate, and lead the way in the AI-powered creative future.
Need to convince your boss?
Download our Convince Your Boss kit today—it contains our 2026 PDF brochure, printable agenda, and an email letter template you can personalize.
Registration Details
Livestream access
to all session and Q&A session recordings for the days your pass covers
One year of on-demand access
to all session and Q&A session recordings for the days your pass covers
Speaker handouts
and resources from the world’s top experts
Alumni discount
on future CreativePro events
Certificate of Participation
Pricing
All prices are in USD. CreativePro Member discount cannot be combined.
| Pass Type | CreativePro Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Part 2: September 17–18, 2026 | $570 | $695 |
| 4-Day Pass (Includes Part 1 and Part 2) | $950 | $1,075 |
| Part 1: April 9–10, 2026—Now Available On Demand | $570 | $695 |
Discounts and Group Registrations
- Students, faculty, non-profits, and government agencies can receive a $100 discount off any multi-day pass.
- CreativePro Members can receive a $125 discount off any multi-day pass.
- Alumni of CreativePro events can receive a $150 discount off any multi-day pass.
- Groups of three or more can receive a $50 discount for each attendee they register.
- Discounts cannot be combined (including CreativePro member discount). Discounts cannot be added after you have registered.
- Please contact us here for discount information prior to registering.
Substitutions
- You may transfer your registration to another person by writing Marci on our Contact Us page. Your request must include your name and e-mail address as well as that of the person who will now be attending in your place. Once we receive this information, a confirmation letter will be sent to the new attendee.
- If you need any other information after reviewing this page, please contact us here.
Speakers
Get real-world answers to your toughest design challenges from our industry-leading experts.
All times are listed in Pacific timezone.
Click here to download the printable agenda PDFDay 1:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Designing Prompts for Consistent Results
Session title subject to change. Session description coming soon
Adobe AI Assistants: A New Way to Talk to Design Tools
Session title subject to change. Session description coming soon.
Social Media Marketing Powered by AI
Session title subject to change. Session description coming soon.
Managing AI Use Across a Design Team
Session title subject to change. Session description coming soon.
Photoshop AI for Real-World Retouching and Compositing
AI tools in Photoshop look impressive in demos. Production work is a different story. In this session, Lisa Carney shows how she is using Photoshop AI right now in professional retouching and compositing workflows. These are real files. Real deadlines. Real client expectations. The work needs to hold up for screen, print, and ongoing revisions.
Lisa walks through practical, client-style scenarios drawn from high-end retouching work. She shows where AI genuinely saves time. She also shows where it falls short. You’ll see how and when to step in with traditional retouching skills to finish the job cleanly and confidently.
This session focuses on production-ready workflows. Not demo-pretty results. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what Photoshop AI is good at today, what still requires human judgment, and how professionals are combining both to deliver reliable results.
You will learn how to:
- Speed up cleanup, selections, and background extensions with AI tools that actually hold up.
- Recognize where AI results break down and how to refine them manually.
- Manage resolution and quality for files headed to screen and print.
- See how high-end retouching decisions translate to demanding, client-driven work.
How to Wash the Smell of AI Out of Your Text
AI is very good at writing text that sounds like writing. That doesn’t mean it’s good.
If AI wrote this description, it might urge you to “unleash your inner writer,” “supercharge your text,” or some such nonsense. But this isn’t AI—I promise. It’s me, Sara, a longtime copywriter who wants to share some solid writing tips with you so you can build your very own sentences from scratch. Or, if needed, wash the smell from your AI text.
The goal isn’t to swear off AI. It’s to stop letting it do your thinking.
You’ll leave better at spotting bad writing, more confident in editing AI output, and more comfortable trusting your own words.
Key takeaways:
- Fire up your empathy and connect with your reader
- Stop prompting and start persuading
- Use your humanness to your advantage
Day 2:
Friday, September 18, 2026
AI Tool Comparison for Designers (Without the Hype)
Session title subject to change. Session description coming soon.
Adobe Express AI Assistant for Turbocharged Productivity
Turn ideas into finished campaigns faster with Adobe Express’s AI Assistant. This session explores how Express’s rapidly evolving AI Assistant can help you plan, build, and deliver cohesive campaigns faster than ever. Through practical, real-world demos, you’ll see how AI supports idea generation, streamlines everyday creative tasks, and helps you produce more assets with less effort—while keeping your design voice intact. Walk away with a clear understanding of what’s possible now, what’s emerging, and how to use the Express AI Assistant to work smarter at every stage of your content creation process.
You will learn how to
- Use AI-assisted layout, alignment, and spacing to reach usable layouts faster
- Apply color, text styling, and animations quickly to test visual direction early
- Modify images and replace objects without rebuilding designs from scratch
- Generate and refine on-brand text directly inside design workflows
- Use Adobe Express’s AI Assistant to move campaigns from concept to deliverables faster
AI + Design Law, Ethics, and Risk
Session title subject to change. Session description coming soon.
AI Selections for Fast Photoshop Fixes
Session title subject to change. Session description coming soon.
Remove the Tedious with Agents and Vibe Coding
How much of your day disappears into tedious tasks instead of the creative work you love doing? This session shows how AI can take on those repetitive jobs so you can focus on what matters most. You’ll learn practical ways to streamline file cleanup, organization, and everyday production tasks by building your own custom app or agent. You’ll see demos that walk through the process using tools like n8n. These tools give you flexible options to automate the mundane parts of your workflow and support a smoother, more creative workday.
Topics include:
- Building simple AI-powered apps for custom creative workflow solutions
- Automating tedious tasks through independent agents and robust apps
- Streamlining everyday production tasks with agentic workflows
Video for Designers: Made Easier with AI
Session title subject to change. Session description coming soon.
Discounts and Group Registrations
- Students, faculty, non-profits, and government agencies can receive a $100 discount off any multi-day pass.
- CreativePro Members can receive a $125 discount off any multi-day pass.
- Alumni of CreativePro events can receive a $150 discount off any multi-day pass.
- Groups of three or more can receive a $50 discount for each attendee they register.
- Discounts cannot be combined (including CreativePro member discount). Discounts cannot be added after you have registered.
- Please contact us here for discount information prior to registering.
Substitutions
- You may transfer your registration to another person by writing Marci on our Contact Us page. Your request must include your name and e-mail address as well as that of the person who will now be attending in your place. Once we receive this information, a confirmation letter will be sent to the new attendee.
- If you need any other information after reviewing this page, please contact us here.