Top 10 tips from a 8-time Adobe Summit attendee
Below are my top top 10 tips for attending Adobe Summit 2026.
1. Hydrate before you arrive. We are heading to the desert and spending multiple days inside an air conditioned, air purified casino resort. Start hydrating early.
2. Wear comfortable shoes. Comfort over fashion for all the steps you will be taking. I know folks who have hit over 40,000 steps in a single day at Summit. Your feet will thank you.
3. No need to take notes or photos of slides. Every session and keynote is recorded. Hands on labs are not recorded, but you will be fingers on keyboards the entire time.
4. Focus on the people. You will meet attendees from around the globe that you likely will not see again until next Summit. Strike up a conversation, get out of your comfort zone, and ask the question you have been trying to find an answer to.
5. Do not skip Sneaks or the Bash. These are the big celebration moments of the week. You will laugh with
6. Make time for yourself. You can schedule every single moment at Adobe Summit, but be sure to rest and recharge. You can only run on coffee and energy drinks for so long.
7. Attend a Skill Exchange session on Wednesday, April 22. For the last three years, Shea Cibulsky’s Skill Exchange sessions have been the highest rated at Adobe Summit. You will hear directly from fellow users sharing real world best practices and ways to level up.
8. Take a free certification exam. Yes, for free. You can get certified at Adobe Summit. Connect with
9. Get to Keynotes and Sneaks early. If you do not want to be in the back of a 12,000 person venue, plan to arrive at least twenty minutes early.
Last but certainly not least....
10. Meet an Adobe Champion. The Champions will be easy to spot with their custom swag, staffing product booths and lounges, and leading sessions. There are 165 Champions attending Summit this year, so be sure to connect with one.