20 slides. 15 seconds each. Enlighten us, but make it quick. Ignite Minneapolis is an evening of 5-minute talks by local folks who have a burning passion.
Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have an burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. Some talks are serious science, others are pure satire – but each talk must be about a compelling idea or story. Attendees come to learn and to be inspired. The Ignite format involves a prepared deck of 20 slides which auto-advance every 15 second
08/15/2022
It’s been a minute. We’re wondering if now is a good time to gather together again for Ignite talks.
Would you take a few seconds to answer a short, 3-question survey?
Ignite Minneapolis Ignite Minneapolis is open to everyone. There is always free beer. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide).
07/04/2018
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IGNITE MINNEAPOLIS IS POSTPONED
Friends, we're sorry to report that we must postpone Ignite Minneapolis, which was originally scheduled for May 24, 2018. We're in a financial pickle, and we're currently too short-staffed to make the necessary preparations to put on the event.
The next Ignite is slated for October 1. In the meantime we will continue to accept talk submissions.
NOTE: Tickets will not go on sale April 13 as originally planned. Watch your email or this page for ticket announcements for the October 1 event.
HELP WANTED
We are seeking volunteers who want to help us run the day-to-day operations of Ignite Minneapolis. In the coming weeks please watch your email or visit the Ignite Minneapolis website for details on how you can become a part of this memorable event.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
We want to thank all of our email subscribers, social media followers, past attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and enthusiastic supporters for all their efforts to keep Ignite going. We can't do it without you.
Ignite Minneapolis 13 is coming Thursday, May 24, 2018 to the Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Subscribe to Ignite emails for advance notice on ticket sales and speaker opportunities.
05/11/2017
We'll be live streaming the Ignite talks courtesy of our pals at Ech03. Tell your friends and family to visit the Ignite Minneapolis website to watch the show starting at 7 p.m. tonight: http://www.ignitempls.org/
05/11/2017
Don't forget about our mobile event program for Ignite Minneapolis. Details on our 18 speakers are at program.ignitempls.org
05/11/2017
Stimulating 5-minute talks. Food trucks. Free Surly beer. Today is the day for Ignite Minneapolis 12! See you there!
05/10/2017
Smart speakers will share ideas that carry deep meaning. And you'll walk away inspired. Join us at Ignite Minneapolis TOMORROW -- May 11. Tickets: ignitempls.org/attend.html
05/10/2017
Amazing speakers will share their ideas, passion, and vulnerability. All talks are exactly 5 minutes. Topics include: mugshots, internet security, empathy, bacon, biomimicry, housing...and Madonna. Tickets on sale now. http://ignitempls12.eventbrite.com
05/09/2017
Passionate thought leaders and storytellers will take to the stage at Ignite Minneapolis this Thursday, May 11. Their talks vary widely – from mugshots to biomimicry to Madonna – but they all share one thing in common: these speakers have guts. It takes guts to get up there and talk about ideas. Especially ideas that are new. Ideas that carry deep meaning. Ideas that might even feel dangerous to some sensibilities. You should come to this event. There's nothing else like it. Tickets are on sale now. Get 'em while you can!
Ignite Minneapolis 12 Ignite Minneapolis 12 We're at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the U of M campus. (Google map). Ignite Minneapolis 12 Schedule 5:00 p.m. Doors open. Drink a free beer. Meet people. Food truck eats for sale.7:00 p.m. Talks begin8:00 p.m. Intermission8:30 p.m. Talks resume9:30 p.m. Talks conclude10:...
05/09/2017
We have a handy mobile web event program that lists our 18 speakers for Ignite Minneapolis 12. Topics range from biomimicry to Madonna. Check it out at program.ignitempls.org