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Early Submission for IB8

Wyatt — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:13:24 +0000

We thought we’d open submissions for the week following IB7 for folks who are excited to speak at IB8. The plan is simple: get people on the hook to speak while they’re still jazzed from IB7 before they have enough sense to chicken out come spring! If you’re our kind of dope, submit your talk now!

Before you ask: yes, submissions will open again in March for folks who want to submit to speak then.

AYOR

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

No ticket? Come anyway!

Wyatt — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:03 +0000

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard, “I was going to go to Ignite, but I didn’t have a ticket.” Here’s one last reminder for the ticketless:

YOU CAN COME TO IGNITE BOISE WITHOUT A TICKET!

You just have to wait until 6:30 to get in, that’s all. Doors open to everyone, ticket or no, at 6:30. The show starts at 7:00, so there’s plenty of time to grab a drink and some popcorn before finding a seat. See you tonight!

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.

Vote for IB7 speakers!

Wyatt — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:27:03 +0000

YOU can pick speakers for Ignite Boise 7! Just go to the Vote! page and pick your two favorites. The most popular submissions will get to speak at IB7 on October 27.

Voting closes Sunday evening, so vote now!

IB 7 tickets now available.

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

Get ‘em while they’re hot HERE.

Submissions are re-opened for IB7!

Wyatt — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:50:43 +0000

Wait. Why?

We received a lot of good submissions from Boise’s finest about their personal perspectives and experiences. They’re really good, except that is the vast bulk of what was submitted: personal perspectives. And Ignite a good forum to share a perspective, but a GREAT Ignite event is one with variety.

In short, we need Boise to mix it up! Share your expertise. Educate and challenge our city. A good story is fine and good (and IB7 will have plenty of them), but we need stuff to twist our brains a little. So, fire up the engine and…

Submit your burning ideas about:

technology
how-to
history
food
something I’ve been working on
did you know…

We already have lots of submissions about:

funny/weird/interesting things that happen to me
how amazing my kids are
my personal/religious/political views

We’re only going to open submissions for a few days, so submit now!

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.