What Made ISTE 2025 Unforgettable? The Community!

There’s something electric that happens when passionate educators gather in one space—and at ISTELive25, that spark became a wildfire of creativity, connection, and collective joy.

From the buzzing energy of our Adobe booth to the quiet moments of encouragement in hallway conversations, the heartbeat of this conference wasn’t the tech (although it was awesome)—it was the people.

Here are just a few of the unforgettable ways this community showed up, shared boldly, and shaped something bigger than any single session.

We Walked Into ISTE Together
We kicked things off with our first-ever Generative AI Photo Walk at ISTE, where 113 educators gathered with cameras, creativity, and curiosity in hand. Yes, the photo tips were great. Yes, the donuts were excellent. But the best part? The conversations. The connections. The laughter over coffee before the official sessions even began.

We Shared Ideas That Matter
From podcasting and moviemaking to student-led entrepreneurship and ethical AI use, educators across all grade levels and content areas took to the stage to share how they’re bringing Adobe Express into their classrooms to elevate student voice and purpose-driven learning.

Whether you attended “Tumblers, Hoodies, Keychains, and More!” or joined the friendly showdown of Canva vs. Adobe Express, every session proved one thing:

This community isn’t afraid to innovate, and we love lifting each other up when we do.

We Took Over the Booth (And Had a Blast Doing It)
Over four days, 38 sessions were presented at the Adobe booth—and 22 were led by members of our ACE community. Between demos, design sessions, and conversations that spilled past time slots, it became more than just a booth. It became a creative hangout, a safe space for questions, and a platform to spotlight educator brilliance.

We Made Room for Every Voice
One ACE Innovator said it best: “It wasn’t just the content. It was the support. I felt seen in a way that I haven’t at a conference before.”

From standing-room-only sessions to those quiet time-slot hours at the end of the day, the presence of fellow community members, cheering from the front row, snapping pics, or just showing up, made all the difference. When we say community is the content, we mean it. ❤️

So, What’s Next?
We’re just getting started! This forum is your space now...whether you presented at ISTE or tuned in from home with #NotAtISTE. Share your favorite session moment, a resource you loved, or something you created because of a spark that started at ISTE. Click “Reply” and tell us:

What inspired you at ISTE or what are you inspired to try next?

Want to keep the momentum going?
Join a community of creative changemakers in the ACE Leader community - designed for educators ready to lead with creativity and build the future of learning together.

Connect here → adobe.ly/acesignup

Let’s build what’s next, together.

❤️ Martha