Canva Create 2025: Community Connect Event

Get ready for Canva Create 2025 with an exclusive pre-event in Los Angeles!

Join us for an evening of panels, fireside chats, and networking, designed to bring the Canva community together ahead of the main event on April 10, 2025. Connect with fellow creatives, hear insights from industry leaders, and kickstart conversations that continue at Canva Create.

Enjoy delicious bites, handcrafted cocktails & mocktails, and live tunes by Epidemic Sound—plus, get your hands on some exclusive Canva swag!

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Jessica Hische, Lettering Artist, Author, Co-Founder, Studioworks

Jessica Hische is a lettering artist and best-selling ​author​ based in Oakland, California​. ​She specializes in typographical work for logos, film, books, and other commercial applications. ​​She’s also the co-founder of Studioworks: business management software for creative studios.

James Martin, Founder and CEO,

James Martin, aka Made By James, is revolutionizing design education with 20 years of expertise and a mission to craft the world's best designers. A best-selling author, speaker, and creative partner at Lincoln Design Co., where the team works with Disney, Nike, and Liquid Death.

Veronica Fuerte, Founder and Creative Directress,

Fuerte leads Barcelona's Hey studio (est. 2007), celebrated for vibrant, bold, and innovative design that balances play with sophistication. Her distinctive visual style transforms global and local brands with award-winning creative solutions. She's an AGI and Canva Designer Advisory Board member.

Pablo Stanley, Designer, Lummi

Pablo Stanley is a designer, illustrator, and cofounder of Lummi, a platform offering AI-curated stock photos. Known for blending design, art, and tech, Pablo’s work supports creatives worldwide. He’s also behind projects like Blush and Musho, fostering design innovation.

Jane Bell, A&R Lead, Epidemic Sound

Jane Bell is A&R Lead at Epidemic Sound. ​​Named as one of Billboard’s 40 under 40 power players in music publishing, Jane believes in the power of a song and is a fierce and passionate advocate of songwriter recognition. She has over 20 years experience across music publishing and artist management, including 15 years at Warner Chappel Music and stints at Snafu Records and Big Yellow Dog Music. Jane is a creative leader who is inspired by music trends and dedicated to fostering long-standing creative relationships to help artists develop their brand, as well as their business in catalog, live, merch & partnerships. Jane has worked with a number of high profile artists and was behind hit songs including Nicki Minaj’s “Starships”, Dua Lipa’s “IDGAF”, Jonas Brothers’ “Waffle House”, and Galantis’ “No Money”.

Torii Wolf, Epidemic Sound Artist

Torii Wolf believes in music’s power to transcend genre, gender, time, space, and different planes of existence. In a 15-year career that has spanned styles from singer-songwriter to hip-hop, Wolf’s primal, sensual style has never failed to create a sense of intimacy with their listeners. Torii specializes in bringing the cerebral '90s trip-hop and alternative rock pioneered by acts like Portishead, Massive Attack, and Radiohead into the 21st century. They call their ghostly voice a “spiritual trumpet,” an apt description given that they often evoke the sirens of Greek mythology and the lighthouse as symbols. Torii's unique talents and vision have landed them on tour with the legendary hip hop producer DJ Premier.

Blue Steel, Epidemic Sound Artist

LA-based producer BLUE STEEL delivers hip-hop instrumentals that set vivid scenes fit for the big screen. Each track is tailored to evoke a specific image — whether it’s coconuts on Copacabana Beach, a photo finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, or flashing cameras at the end of a Fashion Week runway. BLUE STEEL’s versatility and cinematic touch have won support from brands such as GQ, Complex, and the NBA.

Info: Unlock the secrets of soundtracking! In this engaging panel, "A Soundtracking Story," you'll learn why music matters, how it shapes your audience's experience, and get actionable insights from artists and creators on selecting and using music to elevate your content.

Info: Hear from some of the world's top design thought leaders and members of the Canva Designer Advisory Board on how they are navigating the rise and popularity of AI, and what it means for the future of Design.

Info: Connect with fellow Canva enthusiasts from around the world over complimentary bites, refreshing beverages, and exclusive Canva swag—all set to a soundtrack curated by Epidemic Sound.

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