Adobe Product Manager & Conference Speaker

About Matt Rae - Adobe Product Manager & Conference Speaker

Matt Rae is a Product Manager at Adobe, specializing in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. With over 10 years of experience in product design, product management, and creative technology, Matt brings a unique perspective to speaking engagements, combining technical expertise with real-world insights from working directly with photographers, designers, and creative professionals.

As an Adobe Product Manager, Matt has deep expertise in Adobe Creative Suite tools, particularly Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. His presentations blend practical workflows, product strategy insights, and community-driven approaches to design and creativity. Whether discussing Adobe tools, product management best practices, creative workflows, or the future of AI agents and assistants in creative work, Matt delivers engaging talks that resonate with both technical and creative audiences.

Speaking Topics & Expertise

Matt speaks on a comprehensive range of topics relevant to today's creative and technology conferences:

Photography

• Photography workflows and best practices
• Post-processing techniques and workflows
• Adobe Lightroom for photographers
• Adobe Photoshop for photo editing
• Creative photography workflows
• Landscape and travel photography

Design

• Design workflows and efficiency
• Adobe Creative Suite for designers
• Design system implementation
• Creative workflow optimization
• Design thinking and product strategy
• User experience design

Product Management

• Product management in creative software
• Product strategy for creative tools
• User research and product development
• Building products for creative professionals
• Product-led growth strategies
• Community-driven product development

AI Agents & Assistants

• AI agents in creative workflows
• AI assistants for designers and photographers
• The future of AI in creative software
• Integrating AI into Adobe workflows
• AI-powered creative tools
• Machine learning for creative professionals

Adobe-Specific Topics

• Adobe Photoshop advanced techniques
• Adobe Lightroom workflow optimization
• Adobe Creative Suite best practices
• Adobe product updates and new features
• Adobe ecosystem integration
• Maximizing productivity with Adobe tools

Past Speaking Engagements

Matt has presented at numerous conferences, workshops, and events across North America and internationally, including:

• DesignThinkers Conference - Presented "Leveraging Adobe XD" (View listing)
• UX Writer Conference - Featured as Designer Advocate and XD Instructor (View profile)
• General Assembly - Instructor for "Wireframing in Adobe XD" course (View profile)
• Calgary UX - User Experience and Design
• Terminal - Creative Technology Conference
• Product Led Growth Summit - Product Strategy
• Various design communities and workshops
• Adobe community events and user groups

Presentation Formats

Matt is available for various presentation formats to suit your event needs:

• Keynote presentations (30-60 minutes)
• Panel discussions and moderator roles
• Workshops and hands-on training sessions
• Virtual and remote presentations
• Q&A sessions and fireside chats
• Breakout sessions and deep-dive talks

Geographic Availability

Matt is available for speaking engagements in the following locations:

• Canada: Available for conferences and events throughout Canada, including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, and all major Canadian cities
• United States: Available for conferences and events throughout the United States, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, and all major US cities
• International: Open to international speaking engagements and conferences worldwide
• Virtual: Available for virtual conferences, webinars, and remote speaking engagements

Booking Information

Interested in having Matt speak at your conference, workshop, or event? Matt is available for speaking engagements on Photography, Design, Product Management, AI Agents & Assistants, and Adobe Creative Suite topics. Contact him directly to discuss speaking opportunities, topics, availability, and logistics.

Matt is based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and is available for both in-person and virtual speaking engagements. Whether you're organizing a photography conference, design event, product management summit, or technology conference, Matt can tailor his presentations to your audience and event goals.

Press & Industry Recognition

Matt's work has been recognized and cited by industry publications, academic papers, and design communities: