Adobe CEO to Lead Purdue Lecture on AI's Future Shantanu Narayen, chair and CEO of Adobe, will deliver a keynote address at Purdue University on March 25 as part of the university’s Presidential Lecture Series. The event, titled “AI’s Next Wave: Delivering Intelligence Inside Software,” will take place at 4 p.m. in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 3:30 p.m. for the event, which is free and open to the public but requires a ticket. The Purdue Convocations bag policy will apply. Purdue President Mung Chiang highlighted the significance of the lecture, stating that the series aims to connect the university community with leaders across disciplines. “Bringing Adobe’s CEO to Purdue is a unique opportunity for our campus,” Chiang said. “Under Chief Executive Narayen’s transformative leadership for nearly two decades, Adobe has redefined how we create and communicate through digital experiences, serving a diverse range of customers from students and artists to enterprises.” Narayen has led Adobe’s evolution into a global innovator by introducing a cloud-based subscription model for creative tools, establishing standards for digital documents, and pioneering the digital experience category. His current focus includes advancing Adobe’s AI initiatives, driving innovations in creativity, productivity, and customer engagement, and expanding the company’s reach to more users. Narayen joined Adobe in 1998 as vice president and general manager of its engineering technology group. He rose through the ranks to become president and chief operating officer in 2005, CEO in 2007, and chair of the board in 2017. During his tenure, Adobe has consistently achieved record revenue. Beyond Adobe, Narayen serves as vice chair of the U.S.#shantanu_narayen #purdue_university #presidential_lecture_series #stewart_center #mung_chiang
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to Lead Purdue Presidential Lecture Series on AI Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen will participate in the inaugural Presidential Lecture Series at Purdue University on Wednesday, February 26, discussing artificial intelligence. The event, hosted by Purdue President Mung Chiang, will take place at Fowler Hall in the Stewart Center, with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. and the lecture scheduled for 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public, though tickets are required. Narayen, who has led Adobe for over two decades, is set to address the campus community about the company’s role in shaping digital experiences. Chiang emphasized the significance of the event, stating that the lecture series aims to connect Purdue’s students, faculty, and staff with leaders across various fields. “Bringing Adobe’s CEO to Purdue is a unique opportunity for our campus,” Chiang noted, highlighting Narayen’s transformative impact on the company. Under Narayen’s leadership, Adobe has evolved into a global innovator, introducing a cloud-based subscription model for its products and establishing standards for digital documents. The company has also expanded its focus on digital experiences, with Narayen currently driving Adobe’s AI initiatives to reach a broader audience. Narayen’s career at Adobe began in 1998 as vice president and general manager of the engineering technology group. He later became president and COO in 2005, CEO in 2007, and chair of the board in 2017. During his tenure as CEO, Adobe has achieved record revenue, according to Purdue’s news website. Beyond his role at Adobe, Narayen is actively involved in other organizations. He serves as vice chair of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum and is a board member of Pfizer.#shantanu_narayen #adobe #purdue_university #stewart_center #mung_chiang
