Executive Director, The Webby Awards
Executive Director, International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
Chairman, Internet Week New York
Passionate about the intersection of technology, culture, and business, David-Michel Davies is the executive director of the Webby Awards, the chair of Internet Week New York, and the executive director of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).

Under his leadership, The Webby Awards have grown significantly receiving a record 10,000 entries from over 60 countries this year alone. In the last two years, The Webby Awards have also launched several new initiatives, including The Webby Film and Video Awards and WebbyConnect, an annual conference featuring past Webby winner, Academy members, and industry leaders.

Most recently, Davies served as chairman of the first-ever Internet Week New York a weeklong festival celebrating the city’s Internet industry.

Davies’ analysis of internet culture, news, and trends has made him a trusted source for media outlets worldwide, including Good Morning America, CBS’ The Early Show, Wall Street Journal, CNN, MSNBC, Reuters, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety.