Speak During Global Ignite Week >> Bay Area Edition

The second Ignite Bay Area program on March 2 at Automattic will be a co-ed event to celebrate Global Ignite Week, and partner Carmel Hagen and I are sharing a final call for technical, artistic and otherwise entertaining presentation ideas. Do join (and be quick with your creativity–the program will be announced next week once final submissions are considered).

What it is: If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world individuals have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers since 2006 with Ignite Bay Area now hosting a regular local series.

Why you should be involved: Great talks we’ve seen in this format include how to run a marathon, why e-literature is compelling, and everything you can learn about relationships from roller derby. But we haven’t seen yours yet.

How to take part: Send a brief paragraph description of your idea to ignitesf@gmail.com by January 31. We’ll share the lineup in early February and speakers will have until February 22 to create their slides to be presented to technologists, entrepreneurs, sponsors, and pals.

We’re excited to hear your ideas and see your name among those people are sharing support for in advance of the next @IgniteBayArea event.