Join Us at Adobe Partner Connect EMEA 2026: Cloud Factory Founder Jacob V.S. Schmidt Featured in Partner Success Fireside Chat
Register now for Adobe's virtual partner event on June 16, 2026 — featuring Cloud Factory's growth story and a live fireside chat with Adobe's EMEA Channel Director Mark Hawes.
Why Adobe Partners Should Register Today
The Adobe Partner Connect EMEA virtual event kicks off June 16, 2026 at 09:00 BST — and if you're an Adobe reseller, distributor, or solution partner in Europe, this is the one session you can't miss.
We're thrilled to announce that Jacob V.S. Schmidt, Founder of Cloud Factory, will be featured in the "Peer 2 Peer: Partner Success Fireside Chat" (11:45–12:10 BST) alongside Mark Hawes, Adobe's EMEA Channel Sales Director.
This isn't a generic keynote. It's a candid conversation about what actually works when building a scalable Adobe partnership — and the numbers speak for themselves.
Cloud Factory's Adobe Growth: The Numbers Behind the Story
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Adobe reseller partners | 250+ active relationships |
| YoY growth on Adobe | 77% |
| Investment | Significant platform & partnership infrastructure |
| Impact | "Our investment in partnership and platform with Adobe pays off," says Founder Jacob V.S. Schmidt |
Session Spotlight: Peer 2 Peer Partner Success Fireside Chat
When: June 16, 2026 | 11:45–12:10 BST
Who: Mark Hawes (Adobe EMEA Channel Sales Director) + Jacob V.S. Schmidt (Cloud Factory Founder)
What: A frank discussion on:
- Scaling partner programs from 50 to 250+ relationships
- The operational investments that drive 77% YoY growth
- What Adobe partners need to know about FY26 sales motions
- Real-world lessons from the distributor coalface
Why attend: This is the only session where you'll hear directly from a top-performing Adobe distributor about the mechanics of partnership success — not theory, execution.
Full Agenda Overview (June 16, BST)
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:20 | Adobe's Strategy to Drive Partner Growth | Sophie Pibouin, Vincent Brissot |
| 09:20–09:40 | Analyst Perspective: Finding New Markets | Rachel Brindley (Omdia) |
| 09:40–09:50 | Driving Improved Profitability | Bryan Young |
| 10:00–10:15 | Customer Spotlight: AI Implementation | Adobe Leaders |
| 10:15–10:30 | FY26 Sales Motions & VIP Marketplace | Lisa Graham, Zsanett Ruff |
| 10:30–11:00 | AI and Creative-industry Customer Points | Richard West, Khyree Watson |
| 11:10–11:25 | Pain Points and PDF Solutions | Erica Glende, Seth Schroeder |
| 11:25–11:45 | Opportunity in Education Sector | Dhruva Chandrasekhar, Andrea Amadeo |
| 11:45–12:10 | Peer 2 Peer: Partner Success Fireside Chat | Mark Hawes, Jacob V.S. Schmidt |
| 12:10–12:25 | Adobe Annual Awards | Matt VanderZee, Dario Llorente, et al. |
Who Should Attend?
- Adobe resellers looking to grow their practice
- Distributors seeking scalable partner enablement models
- Solution partners evaluating Adobe's FY26 sales plays
- Partner leaders who want candid insights, not polished marketing
Register Now
Event: Adobe Partner Connect EMEA 2026 Date: June 16, 2026 (Virtual) Registration: info.partnerconnectevent.com Session: Peer 2 Peer: Partner Success Fireside Chat | 11:45–12:10 BST
Spaces are virtual but attention is finite. Block your calendar.
About Cloud Factory
Cloud Factory is a leading European cloud distributor with 250+ Adobe reseller relationships, 77% YoY Adobe growth, and a platform built for partner scale. Founded by Jacob V.S. Schmidt, Cloud Factory invests in partnership infrastructure, training, and co-selling programs that deliver measurable results — not promises.
About Mark Hawes
Mark Hawes serves as Channel Sales Director, EMEA at Adobe, leading partner strategy and growth across the region. With deep experience in channel economics and partner ecosystem development, Mark drives Adobe's FY26 partner priorities including the unified Digital Experience Partner Program and AI-powered sales motions.
Published: June 14, 2026 Category: Adobe Partnership | Events