Webby Talks: Trust the (Generative) Process
Introducing the 2025 – 2026 Season
An annual thought leadership series from The Webby Awards, Webby Talks explores the Internet’s most important trends that are changing the future of digital.
Each year, the Webby Awards executive team hosts Webby Talks, an annual thought leadership event to explore the biggest digital trends impacting the world and our work. Last year’s talk traveled across the world to companies like YouTube, Shopify, BBC Creative, NASA, Wieden+Kennedy, Universal Pictures, Crunchyroll, LinkedIn, Mischief @ No Fixed Address, National Geographic & Whalar and beyond. Webby Talks is an exclusive benefit for companies that participate in the Webby Awards and our community!
The Trend
This year’s Webby Talks trend is Trust the (Generative) Process: How the AI revolution is turning trust into the Internet’s most valuable currency, and making credibility the new gold standard for excellence.
As the AI boom unleashes an era of limitless creativity, vibe coding, and virtual influence, it is also producing a new wave of skepticism—towards people, the internet, and the tools themselves. With traditional signals of trust dissolving, we are collectively seeking new forms of credibility online.
A dive into how AI is transforming our relationship to credibility online—and why trust is the next great currency in the Intelligence Age. Trust the (Generative) Process explores how brands, creators, and platforms are embracing AI, while designing experiences that are credible and worth believing in.
Each year, the series includes entertaining and informative talks, community events, and our annual trend report based on three months of research by the Webby Awards team including a review of the rising trends from 13,000 submissions to the 29th Annual Webby Awards. Hosted in partnership with Meltwater, a media monitoring and social listening platform, Webby Talks will explore sentiment around artificial intelligence, trust, and how consumers feel about brands that leverage it well.
Webby Talks is an in-person and virtual series, taking place from September 2025 to February 2026.
To schedule a talk for your team, please contact our Account Manager, Kristine Moise at kristine@webbyawards.com
Webby Talks is presented by Meltwater.
Webby Talks Speakers
Jesse Feister
Executive Director
Nick Borenstein
General Manager
Jordana Jarrett
Head of Brand Strategy
Emma Whitfield
Production and Experience Director
Webby Talks Sponsors
Meltwater empowers companies with solutions that span media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content daily and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner for global brands making an impact.
Talk Visits
FAQ
How do I RSVP to the Webby Talks Series?
Webby Talks will kick off in September 2025. All members of our community will be invited to join us during community events, or to book a private presentation with their organization. To make sure you are on our list sign up to our newsletter here.
How can I book or attend Webby Talk?
If your organization would like to host a Webby Talk this year, please reach out to our Account Manager, Kristine Moise at kristine@webbyawards.com. We will be hosting Webby Talks events for the wider Webby community throughout the season and will invite all entrants closer to the time.
How much do the talks, events and trend reports cost?
All Webby Awards entrants receive all the benefits of being a part of the Webby Awards community, including the opportunity to host a Webby Talk for your company, ongoing communication regarding your entries, access to reports, and invitations to exclusive virtual events hosted by both The Webbys and our partners around the world.
If you are yet to enter The Webby Awards you can learn more about our categories, eligibility and guidelines here.
How can I sponsor Webby Awards events?
If you would like to chat with our team about potential sponsorships, please contact Alex McGrath, Vice President, Sales & Brand Partnerships via email at Alex@webbyawards.com.
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