About Ignite
What is Ignite?
Started by Brady Forrest, Technology Evangelist for O’Reilly Media, and Bre Pettis of Etsy.com, formerly of MAKE Magazine, Ignite was inspired by Pecha Kucha Nights, where speakers are given 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds, giving each speaker 6 minutes and 40 seconds of fame. The first Ignite took place in Seattle in 2006, and since then the event has become an international phenomenon, with gatherings in Helsinki, Finland; Paris, France; New York, New York; and many other locations.
What are the Presentations Like?
Presentations are meant to inspire, educate, and entertain. These aren’t long lectures that will put you to sleep. Speakers get only 5 minutes for their 20 Powerpoint slides. That’s only 15 seconds per slide! It is a lot of pressure for the speakers, and a lot of fun for the audience.
Why should you go?
- You will meet new local thought leaders and smart professions.
- Great networking opportunity.
- Did we mention that it is free?!?!
- Free food and drink!
- Its fun! Presentations are sometimes serious, sometimes off-centered.
- You will learn something!
See more information about Ignite, and see some sample presentations here: http://www.igniteshow.com/
