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Wyatt — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:19:36 +0000

Tonight is Ignite Boise 7, and it’s bound to be a lot of fun! People will share their ideas, folks will hoot and holler, and the beer will flow like wine.

But proceed with a hint of caution. Ignite is not designed to be a strictly family-friendly event. Lot’s of people bring their kids, and all ages are unequivocally welcome and encouraged to come. We’ve even had an 11 year-old present before.

Parents considering bringing young children to Ignite Boise — please keep in mind that Ignite can be a PG-13-ish event. While we remind the presenters that children may be in the audience, at Ignite:

Speakers may use what some consider “foul” language;
Speakers may discuss “adult” topics (e.g., drinking, sex, other “adult” subject matters); and/or
Speakers may even include images in their presentations that some might find objectionable.

Because of that…parents should consider whether their children are mature enough to attend. The good news is that everything at an Ignite is fleeting. If you don’t like what you hear, just wait 5 minutes and it’ll be done.

So, as always, attend Ignite at your own risk. Ignite is YOUR event. It is composed of and attended by members of our community (i.e., you). We organizers have limited influence over what makes it up on stage; we really don’t know what’s coming much more than you do.

That being said, hang on and enjoy the ride! We’ll see you tonight at the Egyptian.

IB7 iPhone Wallpaper

Wyatt — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:58:24 +0000

Thank you IB7 sponsors.

Jeff Reynolds — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:51:24 +0000

Ignite Boise only happens because of a dedicated group of volunteers and a generous slate of sponsors. Their work is what keeps Ignite fun, engaging and free.

If you have the chance, please thank our sponsors. Support their businesses. Give them a nice (yet appropriate) big hug. Or at least, check out their website. Somehow, please just show them you appreciate their support. We couldn’t have Ignite Boise without them.

Our #IB7 sponsors:

IB7 Speakers Posted

Wyatt — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:08:38 +0000

Woo hoo! The IB7 speakers are posted here.

IB 7 tickets now available.

Jeff Reynolds — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:01:57 +0000

Get ‘em while they’re hot HERE.

Here’s your chance to speak at IB7.

Jeff Reynolds — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:40:43 +0000

Are you one of those people who have a great idea for an Ignite Boise presentation, but always seem to miss the deadline? Here’s your chance to change that.

We’re now accepting submissions for Ignite Boise 7. And we want you to get involved. Sure, there are a few simple ground rules…

No sales pitches
One speaker
One mic
No props
No videos or slide animations
You submit, you talk (no subs or ringers)
No audience hand-outs
No Barry Manilow

…and no guarantees that you’ll be selected this time around. BUT if you show passion, brilliance and/or a modicum of an original idea, you likely have a great shot. Try it.

To submit, click on our SUBMIT A TALK link and fill out the form. It really is that simple.

Do something good: sponsor IB7.

Jeff Reynolds — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:37:13 +0000

Here are the facts: Ignite Boise is a 100% free, volunteer-run event. None of the speakers make a dime. The organizers earn even less.

So how does an event of this size (700+ attendees) happen? Three syllables: spon-sor-ships. We rely on the kindess of strangers, mostly companies, to provide the funding that allows us to rent the Egyptian, give out t-shirts and generally make Ignite Boise happen.

We’d love it if you’d be part of it. Sponsors IB7. It’s cheap (only $350), it’s fun (you can brag to all your friends) and it’s a great way to gain recognition for your brand (all sponsors can show a video at intermission).

Intrigued? Read this, then email us at igniteboise@gmail.com. We’d love your support.

Next event October 27, 2011.

Jeff Reynolds — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:27:55 +0000

In case you haven’t heard, the next Ignite Boise–IB7–is set for October 27, 2011 at the Egyptian Theatre. As always, it will be fun, free and full of freaks (<–not true, just having fun with alliteration).

Hope to see you there!

Tomorrow’s Ignite Boise 6 Day…the Mayor says so.

Jeff Reynolds — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:16:51 +0000

So this is seriously cool. For the second time, the City of Boise has honored Ignite Boise’s contribution to the community by declaring April 21, 2011 Ignite Boise 6 Day in Boise, Idaho. Pretty cool.

Another great example of all there is to love about Boise…

See the proclamation here (PDF).

No Ticket? No problem!

Wyatt — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:03:14 +0000

Tickets for IB6 ran out in under 4 hours today! Didn’t get yours? Don’t worry, you can always attend IB6 by showing up after 6:30PM on the day of the event (Thursday, 4/21). Ignite Boise has never, repeat, never completely filled the Egyptian. It’s come close, but we’ve never had to turn anyone away from an Ignite. So show up, ticket or no. The odds are with you that you’ll get in just fine.