About Ignite

If you had five minutes on stage what would you say?

What if you only got 20 slides and they changed automatically after 15 seconds?

What knowledge burns within you or what idea have you had that really needs to be shared?

Around the world people have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers. Ignite was started in Seattle in 2006 and since then 100s of 5 minute talks have been given across the world.

Igniters gather in pubs, theatres, and other convivial venues for an evening that is a unique blend of networking, information, and fun, encapsulated in the Ignite motto: “Enlighten us, but make it quick.” In talks that are exactly five minutes long, Ignite speakers share their passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds—whether they’re ready or not.

Ignite is both an in-person and online event. Ignite talks are filmed so they can be shared with the world on the exclusive Ignite video channel, IgniteShow.com.

Ignite Bristol #1 was on Thursday 4 March 2010, part of Global Ignite Week.

Ignite Bristol #2 took place on Thursday 15 July 2010. If you attended Ignite Bristol #2 tell us what you thought of it.

Plans are afoot for Ignite Bristol #3, aiming for autumn 2010.

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