Internet Week takes New York by storm -- and YouTube is right there with it

With 80+ events, dozens of panels and parties, the second annual InternetWeek NYC kicked off in New York on June 1 and is well underway. Internet Week celebrates New York's thriving Internet industry and the many talented companies, organizations, and innovators creating the future of of online media.

YouTube helped launch the entire week of festivities by co-hosting a party with The Webby Awards and Observer.com at the historic Puck Building in Soho. The event drew a crowd of 450+ of our closest friends and partners, and everyone enjoyed the mesmerizing video stylings of YouTube star Mike Relm.

For those of you who joined us, we hope you had a good time! For those who missed it, check out what the New York Observer, Guest of a Guest, and the Tweeters had to say about the event. And be sure to check out the full Photo Gallery.

Despite the late night, Google Head of Media Platforms Eileen Naughton and I were up bright and early the next morning to attend the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater, and Broadcasting's "Women in Digital Media Breakfast." From Caterina Fake to the women of Gilt Groupe, the room was full of established and up-and-coming media powerhouses, and all were eager to share thoughts on how the City could help Internet companies make their fortunes in the city that never sleeps.

All good things must come to an end, and Internet Week will come to close on June 8th with the 13th Annual Webby Awards. YouTube will be on hand as event sponsor and honoree, but we invite everyone who can't attend to see what they missed on YouTube the following morning at the official Webby Awards YouTube Channel.

Posted by Kristin Kovner, Industry Marketing Manager