Webby Creator Weekend


May 10th & 11th, 2025 - The Virgin Hotel NYC
Set in the heart of New York City the weekend before the Webby Awards—the largest and most prestigious award honoring excellence on the Internet—Webby Creator Weekend is an invite-only event celebrating 200+ Webby-recognized creators, alongside a curated group of the most impactful creators, platforms, and brands from the Webby community.

Space is limited. Let us know if you're interested, and we’ll do our best to extend an invitation.

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About Creator Weekend

About Creator Weekend

Join us for a two-day event grounded in one theme: that creative excellence outlives trends, tools, or audience size. We’re celebrating the Internet’s top creators across every niche, with a global lineup shaped in part by NYC’s vibrant and diverse creator economy, at the Virgin Hotel Sky Lounge, overlooking Manhattan.

Attend for insights and conversations with Jordan Howlett, Nadya Okamoto, Jools Lebron, and execs from Adobe, Spotify, Snap, NAACP and more—plus networking, cocktails, an activation with Adobe, and gifting from Rare Beauty, Liquid Death, PepsiCo, FLVR, and Kind.

Webby Creator Weekend Presented by Adobe Photoshop
May 10 – May 11, 2025 at the Virgin Hotel NYC Sky Lounge

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Space is limited and this event is invite-only.

Speakers & Panelists

Jordan Howlett

Creator

Jordan Howlett @jordan_the_stallion8
Jools Lebron

Creator

Jools Lebron @joolieannie
Caleb Simpson

Creator

Caleb Simpson @calebwsimpson
Nadya Okamoto

Creator

Nadya Okamoto @nadyaokamoto
Nimay Ndolo

Creator

Nimay Ndolo @nimay.ndolo
Remi Bader

Creator

Remi Bader @emibader
Davis Burleson

Creator

Davis Burleson @davisburleson
Clarke Peoples

Creator

Clarke Peoples @claaaarke
Eitan Bernath

Creator

Eitan Bernath @eitan
Elise Swopes

Creator

Elise Swopes @swopes
Jared Carneson

Head of Global Social @Adobe

Jared Carneson @Adobe
Rachel Gravun

Director, Influencer Marketing @Golin

Rachel Gravun @golin.global
Vanessa Mbonu

Vice President of Marketing @NAACP

Vanessa Mbonu @naacp
Rajni Jacques

Global Head of Fashion & Beauty @Snap

Rajni Jacques @snap
Sam Duboff

Global Head of Marketing & Policy, Music Business @Spotify

Sam Duboff @spotify
Jesse Feister

Executive Director @Webby Media Group

Jesse Feister @thewebbyawards
Nick Borenstein

General Manager @The Webby Awards

Nick Borenstein @thewebbyawards
Jordana Jarrett

Head of Content @The Webby Awards

Jordana Jarrett @thewebbyawards
 

Saturday, May 10th,
12-5 PM

‘Spotlight On’ Fireside Chat with Jordan Howlett

Beloved by his 29M followers for his self-effacing humor and bathroom-mirror-reactions, Jordan Howlett (aka “Jordan The Stallion”) is one of the Internet’s biggest personalities. Hear how he built a successful career from the ground up that draws in viewers and brands.

  • Jordan Howlett – Creator (TikTok, Instagram)
  • Jesse Feister (Moderator) – Executive Director, Webby Media Group

Musicians in the Creator Era with Spotify & Special Guests

In this panel, we’ll explore how up-and-coming artists are building fan communities online and translating that engagement into chart-topping success. From behind-the-scenes content to fan-driven storytelling, we’ll dive into how artists are blurring the lines between creation, promotion, and participation, and how platforms like Spotify are helping turn loyal followers into millions of streams.

  • Sam Duboff – Global Head of Marketing & Policy, Music Business, Spotify
  • TBD Special Guests

Inside the Creator Economy with Adobe: How Creators Get Discovered and Land Partnerships

What does it really take to get noticed—and hired—by top brands? In this candid fireside chat, Adobe’s Head of Social, Jared, joins other creator and marketing leaders to pull back the curtain on how creators are selected, evaluated, and built into larger brand strategies. This session will cover the value creators bring to brands, what executives are really looking for in partnerships, and the most effective ways for creators to stand out and build long-term relationships. Expect honest insights, practical advice, and a rare look inside the decision-making rooms that shape the future of the creator economy.

  • Jared Carneson – Head of Global Social, Adobe
  • Rachel Gavrun – Director, Influencer Marketing, Golin
  • Elise Swopes – Creator & Entrepreneur (Instagram)

Making It Make Cents: Creator Sucess & Monetization with Snap

In this panel, we’ll explore how today’s creators are building sustainable careers across platforms—and what it really takes to turn views into revenue. From monetization tools to brand partnerships and new forms of digital ownership, we’ll dive into how creators are navigating financial transparency, growing their businesses, and how platforms like Snap are evolving to support the next generation of creative entrepreneurs.

Sunday, May 11th,
12-4 PM

Made in New York Panel

There’s no place like New York when it comes to bold, culture-defining creativity. In the cultural capital of the world, creativity takes countless forms—and no two stories are the same. Join three standout NYC creators—Nadya Okamoto, Caleb Simpson, and Davis Burleson—as they share how they’ve built platforms rooted in curiosity, individuality, and the unmistakable spirit of New York.

‘Spotlight On’ Fireside Chat with Jools Lebron

It started with one TikTok—and became a cultural phenomenon. Jools Lebron, the visionary behind “very demure,” broke the Internet with a single post and hasn’t looked back. In this Spotlight On chat, hear how she turned that viral moment into a lasting brand, her signature content approach, and what’s next on her horizon

Black & Viral

Black creators don’t just go viral—they define the culture of the Internet. From setting trends and driving conversations to building powerful brands and uplifting communities, their influence is foundational. Presented by the NAACP and The Webby Awards, Black & Viral spotlights the creators shaping the Internet’s next wave. Join us for a deep dive into how these visionary leaders broke through and carved new lanes across media, politics, and lifestyle.

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