General FAQs
What is Ignite Denver?
Ignite Denver is a show of speakers giving a series of speedy presentations. Each presenter gets 5 minutes and 20 slides that automatically change every 15 seconds. The Denver community gathers three times a year to support and encourage public speaking in a low risk environment. The shows are fun, engaging and includes a food truck & drinks. Ignite creates community and fosters the mission “Everyone Speaks.” To read more about Ignite visit http://www.ignitetalks.io/about
Where else is Ignite?
Ignite is all over the world! Click here to see a map of Ignite locations!
Who runs Ignite Denver?
John Wilker is the GodFather of Ignite Denver. He is accompanied by a fabulous team of volunteers that make up the Ignite Denver Committee. They can all be found on the ABOUT tab of our website!
Where is Ignite Denver?
The home theater of Ignite Denver is The Bug Theatre located at 3654 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211 (The Highlands)
How often is Ignite Denver?
There are three Ignite Denver shows per year (Spring, Summer, and Fall). The date of our next show can be found on the TICKETS tab of our website!
How can I start an Ignite Event team in my city?
To bring Ignite to your community, you need to fill out the form found at http://www.ignitetalks.io/start
Speaker FAQs
Who can speak at Ignite Denver?
Anybody can speak at Ignite Denver! We love having a variety of speakers at each show and encourage everybody to submit a spark if they are interested in speaking! We ask that after speaking at Ignite Denver, you sit out one show to cheer on other speakers before submitting another spark.
How much time do I need to commit to speak at Ignite Denver?
The time commitment to speak at Ignite Denver includes: Time on your own creating/perfecting your talk, 2 Run Throughs and the show. Time on your own to perfect your talk may take 1-2 hours a week for a month leading up to the show. The Run Throughs take place on Monday nights 6-8pm. The Run Throughs will be scheduled for the two Mondays preceding the show, not including the Monday of the week of the show (3rd and 2nd Monday preceding the show). The night of the show we ask speakers to arrive at 5:30pm (show at 7pm) and stay until the end of the show.
What is the process of becoming an Ignite Denver speaker?
The first step to becoming an Ignite Denver speaker is filling out a spark form, which can be found at the SPEAK tab on our website. After all spark submissions are received, you (and the Ignite Denver community) will receive a voting form. All spark submissions will be voted on and curated by the Ignite Denver Committee. When voting closes, the chosen speakers will be contacted via email by the Committee and the list of speakers will be announced.
Where can I find videos of previous Ignite Denver talks?
There is a collection of Ignite talks found at: http://www.ignitetalks.io/videos. Ignite Denver talks can also be found on YouTube.
Attendee FAQs
When is the next event?
There are three Ignite Denver shows per year. The date of the next show can be found on the TICKETS tab of our website!
Where is the next event?
The next Ignite Denver will be held at our home theater, The Bug Theatre! (3654 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211)
How much does it cost to attend and where can I purchase tickets?
The ticket prices are: $10 Adult and $5 Student. Early bird tickets are 50% off. You can purchase tickets on the TICKETS tab of our website!
How can I stay in touch and learn about Ignite Denver news?
Sign up for our mailing list to receive information about our next event!
Volunteer FAQs
What do volunteers do?
Volunteers can help with any area of expertise that they have! Volunteers are always needed for the night of the show!
When do I need to be available as a volunteer?
It depends on where you are volunteering. For volunteers on the night of the show, you need to be available from 5-8pm on the show date. Please reach out to ignitedenver@gmail.com for more information.
How do I become a volunteer?
Let us know you want to be a volunteer and what area you would like to help in by contacting ignitedenver@gmail.com
Press FAQs
Who can I contact for media inquiries?
Media inquiries can contact: Kat Atwell katwell@gmail.com or Shawna Urbanski shoshiemo@gmail.com
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