Observed Signal · Mar 3, 2020 · Event Cancellation · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Adobe Summit Las Vegas canceled; moved online due to coronavirus
The Adobe Summit in Las Vegas has been canceled due to infection risk from the coronavirus and will be delivered as online-only experiences. Adobe announced that the Summit, along with Magento Imagine, will proceed digitally to protect attendee health. Anil Chakravarthy, EVP and GM of Digital Experience at Adobe, stated the company’s decision was made after monitoring developments surrounding the virus. Health and safety of the community are described as the top priority, with extensive FAQs planned to clarify next steps for attendees. The move to online aligns with other event organizers, including Facebook, which canceled F8 earlier. Adobe distributed the message via its channels to communicate that the event will be a digital experience rather than a physical gathering.
Moderate impact: cancellation of a major industry event; signals a shift to online experiences amid health concerns.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Adobe Summit in Las Vegas canceled due to coronavirus infection risk.
- Summit and Magento Imagine will be online-only experiences.
- Anil Chakravarthy (EVP & GM, Digital Experience, Adobe) commented on the decision.
- Health and safety of the community is the top priority; FAQs will clarify next steps.
- The cancellation follows Facebook's F8 cancellation earlier in the week.
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