About Ignite
Five minutes, 20 slides. What would you say? At every Ignite, 16 artists, technologists, thinkers, and personalities take the stage to answer this challenge. Our goal is to spark new conversations and collaborations across cultures and disciplines. The Baltimore City Paper named us "Best Nerd's Night Out" in their 2009 Best of Baltimore awards!
What's It Like?
- See our Flickr photos
- Read this City Paper Cover Story.
- Read about Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson's experience as a speaker
- Read the Baltimore Examiner's coverage of Ignite #1
- Watch this short video produced by HYPE
Why Ignite?
Ignite was started in Seattle in 2006 by Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis. Since then hundreds of 5-minute talks have been given across the world. There are thriving Ignite communities in Seattle, Portland, Paris, and now, right here in Baltimore!
- Read Dave Troy's essay about Ignite and other self-organizing entities
- Check out the worldwide Ignite website
Are you slated to speak at Ignite? Check out our presentation guidelines!
