About Ignite
Five minutes, 20 slides. What would you say? At every Ignite, 16 artists, technologists, thinkers, and personalities take the stage to answer this challenge. Our goal is to spark new conversations and collaborations across cultures and disciplines.
What's It Like?
- Check information on other local Ignites! Flickr photos
- Read about Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson's experience as a speaker
Why Ignite?
Ignite was started in Seattle in 2006 by Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis. Since then hundreds of 5-minute talks have been given across the world. There are thriving Ignite communities in Seattle, Portland, Paris. In 2008 and 2009, Ignite communities have emerged in Baltimore and Washington, and now, right here in Annapolis!
- Read Dave Troy's essay about Ignite and other self-organizing entities
- Check out the worldwide Ignite website
Are you slated to speak at Ignite? Check out our presentation guidelines!






