Can't find a user group in your area? Start one!

Adobe User Groups provide local-based training, networking, and support to people around the world. Whether your focus is design or development, print, video or the web, Adobe User Groups strengthen community networking, unveil the latest technology innovations and reveal the techniques that turn novices into experts, and experts into Web gurus.

Running a successful user group is challenging but rewarding. Some of the benefits of being an Adobe User Group manager include:

• One Acrobat Connect Pro account - for streaming and recording group meetings
• Software Raffles – groups are allowed to raffle one (1) copy of select Adobe software every 6 months to help drive attendance at group meetings
• "Tech Wednesday" presentations - every Wednesday we hold a 1 hour training session via Acrobat Connect
• Adobe MAX discount – managers receive a discount to attend Adobe’s annual MAX conference
• Third-party partner offers – special offers for online training and books from Adobe partners
• Access to private user group manager mailing lists
• Access to selected Adobe beta programs
• Certification exam certificates

• Interaction and support from a worldwide community of Adobe User Group Managers

The primary requirements for an active Adobe User Group are a willingness to hold monthly meetings (at least 8 times a year) and to maintain an active web presence.

To ensure diversity, Adobe only recognizes one user group per product for each metropolitan area. Make sure to check the listings of user groups to see if a similar user group already exists. If you don't see a group with the right focus listed in your area and are interested in starting one, fill out the User Group Application. Adobe will review your application and request more information, if necessary.

NOTE: due to embargos currently in place by the United States government, we can not support communities located in Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Cuba or North Korea.

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