Ignite is a style of presentation where participants are given five minutes to speak on a subject accompanied by 20 slides. Each slide is displayed for 15 seconds, and slides are automatically advanced. The format is similar to TED Events and Pecha Kucha

Ignite is independently organized on the local level, supported through volunteers, sponsorship and modest admission fees which are returned to the community at least in part in the form of a charitable donation to select social interest groups. To date, Ignite is a global phenomenon held in more than a dozen major metropolitan areas.

Presentations can cover any topics - from serious to funny. The only condition is that they must have some social value, they can't be a pitch to sell something, and they MUST follow the Ignite format of 20 slides, 15 seconds per slide, 5 minutes total.

Events are usually accompanied by a contest as well which are fun and lighthearted - i.e.: a paper airplane contest. Winners are declared and receive a Certificate of Accomplishment.

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  • New Member
    Bill Martin Bill Martin joined
    9 hours ago
    Bill Martin
    "Interesting - look slike a cool place to brush up presentation skillz!"
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    Vladimir Karukes Vladimir Karukes joined
    January 27 at 12:23 PM
    Vladimir Karukes
    "I'm an entrepreneur who just starting up his IT consulting company."
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    Lucinda Lucinda started What is happening?
    January 27 at 2:19 AM
    Lucinda

    "Is this group going to do anything anymore?"

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    Boris Boris joined
    January 15 at 9:41 AM
    Boris
    "This could definitely be interesting. All for a TED like event !"
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    Arvand Alviri Arvand Alviri joined
    January 11 at 9:50 AM
    Arvand Alviri
    "I'm the co-founder of a web based startup called VenueWize, which is a web and mobile based software for event organizers."
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    Kayvan K Kayvan K joined
    December 17, 2011 at 7:27 AM
    Kayvan K
    "Interested"
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    Sasha Liang Sasha Liang started january event - Keynote speaker update
    December 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM
    Sasha Liang

    "Hi everyone, We are super excited to update you on the keynote speakers we have 100% booked so far for our January event: Sean Nosek, Author of : The Somnambulist's Handbook: How to Stop Sleepwalking through the 21st Century http://www.sean..."

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    Harry Olson Harry Olson joined
    December 6, 2011 at 9:17 PM
    Harry Olson
    "West Coast kid, a perennial wanderer, and known best as the guy behind the cool designs. Looking to network, meet new people, and may even get on stage for a few minutes!"
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    Sasha Liang Sasha Liang started FREE EBOOK - EDIBLE BEAUTY
    November 30, 2011 at 11:24 AM
    Sasha Liang

    "Hi guys, Just a note to let you know we posted a free E-book entitled "Edible Beauty" loaded with skin saving info and recipes - all edible! Good for you, the planet and your skin. Best of all, no animal products or crazy scary potions...."

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  • New Member
    Matt Brown Matt Brown joined
    November 22, 2011 at 2:36 PM
    Matt Brown
    "Excited to attend the next event!"
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