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What's an Ignite Talk?

I​GNITE IS A SERIES OF SPEEDY PRESENTATIONS

​Presenters get 20 slides, which automatically advance every 15 seconds. The result is a fast and fun presentation which lasts just 5 minutes.

Ignite events are held in cities around the world.
Ignite Official Event

2019/Speakers

We're in the final stages of selecting speakers. For this year's event, we sought to choose  topics and individuals representing SIUC and Carbondale, IL, from various points of view. Here's the list of speakers we have cleared so far. They will be completing a series of workshops to insure a high quality event. 

Tickers are limited, so put your name on our guest list if you'd like to join. We'll start releasing tickets April 1st, working down the list from first to last.
  • ​D.J. Jeffries, SIUC Alumnus, Class of 2017
  • Danny Damian, Carbondale Resident
  • Lacey Brown, CMST Doctoral Candidate
  • Bruce DeRuntz, Faculty (Engineering, Leadership Development Program)
  • Diogo Seixas, MBA Student (International)
  • Emily Buice, History & PR Undergraduate Student
  • Greg Wendt, SIUC Staff
  • Katherine Hinders, MCMA Graduate Student
  • Shema Ruperto, Director, For Kids' Sake

Want to Participate in The Future?

Step 1. Learn More

The best way to learn about Ignite Talks is to watch Ignite Talks. Here's four of our favorites. You can watch more on ignitetalks.io 
  • Vid 1: How to Give Ignite Talk
  • Vid 2:  Digital Chickens
  • Vid 3:  Shift Happens
  • Vid 4: Love Exists
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Step 2. Come to Our Official Ignite Event on April 25th (See how it's done, live.)

Step 3. Join Our Mailing List (See Below)

Step 4. Come to Workshop or Other Event Throughout the Year

Details available via Newsletters >> We'll send about four news letters a year. We plan to have an on-campus event October 2019.

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