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Imagine that you’re in front of an audience made up of your friends, family, and people from your community, about to present a 5-minute talk on the thing you’re most passionate about. You’ve brought 20 slides, which advance every 15 seconds whether you’re ready or not. You have a few last-minute butterflies, but off you go—and the crowd loves it. Welcome to Ignite. | Imagine that you’re in front of an audience made up of your friends, family, and people from your community, about to present a 5-minute talk on the thing you’re most passionate about. You’ve brought 20 slides, which advance every 15 seconds whether you’re ready or not. You have a few last-minute butterflies, but off you go—and the crowd loves it. Welcome to Ignite. | ||
| − | Ignite is a fast-paced event similar to TED Talks... Speakers are given 20 slides, each shown for 15 seconds, giving each speaker 5 minutes of fame. Ignite has two parts: the Ignite contest, where people make things, and Ignite talks, where presenters get 20 slides and five minutes to make their point. You can opt to do one or both of the events. If you’re looking for a good explanation of the why and how of giving an Ignite talk, then take a look at this presentation by O’Reilly author Scott Berkun. He does a great job of summarizing what can be achieved in five minutes with twenty slides. Here’s a short URL to share:[http://youtu.be/yGENcskRGRk http://youtu.be/yGENcskRGRk] | + | Ignite is a fast-paced event similar to TED Talks... Speakers are given 20 slides, each shown for 15 seconds, giving each speaker 5 minutes of fame. Ignite has two parts: the Ignite contest, where people make things, and Ignite talks, where presenters get 20 slides and five minutes to make their point. You can opt to do one or both of the events. If you’re looking for a good explanation of the why and how of giving an Ignite talk, then take a look at this presentation by O’Reilly author Scott Berkun. He does a great job of summarizing what can be achieved in five minutes with twenty slides. Here’s a short URL to share: [http://youtu.be/yGENcskRGRk http://youtu.be/yGENcskRGRk] |
Below are some resources to get you started planning one. It seems like a fairly straightforward process as long as funding can be secured. | Below are some resources to get you started planning one. It seems like a fairly straightforward process as long as funding can be secured. | ||
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| + | = Locations = | ||
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| + | There are over 150 Ignite locations in the world, on 5 different continents (South America and Antarctica excluded), and anyone can host one. See the following steps on how to plan a successful Ignite, and fill out the form [http://www.ignitetalks.io/start] to make one anywhere! | ||
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| + | = Ignite Videos = | ||
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| + | Ignite videos can be recorded and uploaded to the Ignite website for later viewing, in many different languages all over the world. They can be accessed [http://www.ignitetalks.io/videos here.] | ||
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= Plan It = | = Plan It = | ||
<div><div id="plan_it"> | <div><div id="plan_it"> | ||
| − | You've decided that you want to organize an Ignite event and may be wondering what the next steps will be | + | You've decided that you want to organize an Ignite event and may be wondering what the next steps will be. |
*Gather a Team | *Gather a Team | ||
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*Pick a Date | *Pick a Date | ||
*Let Us Know | *Let Us Know | ||
| − | + | </div><div id="promote_it"></div></div> | |
| − | </div><div id="promote_it"> | ||
= Promote It = | = Promote It = | ||
| − | Once you’ve gathered a team, found a location, and picked a date you’ll want to | + | Once you’ve gathered a team, found a location, and picked a date you’ll want to let the world–know. |
*Create an Account | *Create an Account | ||
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*Promote! | *Promote! | ||
*Recruit Speakers | *Recruit Speakers | ||
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= Produce It = | = Produce It = | ||
| − | If you've planned it well and you take things in stride, then | + | If you've planned it well and you take things in stride, then the night will be easy. Have fun! |
*Select Speakers | *Select Speakers | ||
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*Setup the Venue | *Setup the Venue | ||
*Setup the Contest | *Setup the Contest | ||
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= Broadcast It = | = Broadcast It = | ||
| − | You’ll want to let the rest of the world know how much fun you had by [http:// | + | You’ll want to let the rest of the world know how much fun you had by posting video on [http://www.ignitetalks.io http://www.ignitetalks.io] |
*Post Event Video | *Post Event Video | ||
*Naming Conventions | *Naming Conventions | ||
*Screencasts | *Screencasts | ||
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= Sponsorship = | = Sponsorship = | ||
| − | If you accept local | + | If you accept local sponsorship, let them know you appreciate their contribution. |
*Display Local Sponsors | *Display Local Sponsors | ||
*Find a Local Charity | *Find a Local Charity | ||
*View Demographics | *View Demographics | ||
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= Tips & Tricks = | = Tips & Tricks = | ||
| − | We’ve picked up a few | + | We’ve picked up a few tips & tricks along the way and thought we’d share them with you. |
*Handle Cancellations | *Handle Cancellations | ||
*Video Production Tips | *Video Production Tips | ||
*Advice for Speakers | *Advice for Speakers | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:19, 18 June 2020
Contents
Ignite Talks
Imagine that you’re in front of an audience made up of your friends, family, and people from your community, about to present a 5-minute talk on the thing you’re most passionate about. You’ve brought 20 slides, which advance every 15 seconds whether you’re ready or not. You have a few last-minute butterflies, but off you go—and the crowd loves it. Welcome to Ignite.
Ignite is a fast-paced event similar to TED Talks... Speakers are given 20 slides, each shown for 15 seconds, giving each speaker 5 minutes of fame. Ignite has two parts: the Ignite contest, where people make things, and Ignite talks, where presenters get 20 slides and five minutes to make their point. You can opt to do one or both of the events. If you’re looking for a good explanation of the why and how of giving an Ignite talk, then take a look at this presentation by O’Reilly author Scott Berkun. He does a great job of summarizing what can be achieved in five minutes with twenty slides. Here’s a short URL to share: http://youtu.be/yGENcskRGRk
Below are some resources to get you started planning one. It seems like a fairly straightforward process as long as funding can be secured.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Locations
There are over 150 Ignite locations in the world, on 5 different continents (South America and Antarctica excluded), and anyone can host one. See the following steps on how to plan a successful Ignite, and fill out the form [1] to make one anywhere!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ignite Videos
Ignite videos can be recorded and uploaded to the Ignite website for later viewing, in many different languages all over the world. They can be accessed here.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Plan It
You've decided that you want to organize an Ignite event and may be wondering what the next steps will be.
- Gather a Team
- Find a Location
- Pick a Date
- Let Us Know
Promote It
Once you’ve gathered a team, found a location, and picked a date you’ll want to let the world–know.
- Create an Account
- Get Ignite-in-a-Box
- Promote!
- Recruit Speakers
Produce It
If you've planned it well and you take things in stride, then the night will be easy. Have fun!
- Select Speakers
- Prepare the Slides
- Setup the Venue
- Setup the Contest
Broadcast It
You’ll want to let the rest of the world know how much fun you had by posting video on http://www.ignitetalks.io
- Post Event Video
- Naming Conventions
- Screencasts
Sponsorship
If you accept local sponsorship, let them know you appreciate their contribution.
- Display Local Sponsors
- Find a Local Charity
- View Demographics
Tips & Tricks
We’ve picked up a few tips & tricks along the way and thought we’d share them with you.
- Handle Cancellations
- Video Production Tips
- Advice for Speakers
