About The Event

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What is Ignite Chicago?


An evening of 5 minute talks on a variety of topics presented by a variety of speakers looking to ignite and inspire.


Ignite Chicago is a high-energy evening of five minute presentations by people who have an idea - and the guts - to get onstage and share it with fellow creative folks. Each presentation is composed of 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds. Presentations can range from how to build a resume to a history of the Samurai sword to a manifesto on boxes.

Join us for Ignite Chicago and become exposed to new creative ideas and people!


Ignite Chicago is produced by Claire Lew and Pete Aiello.



Past topics have included:

  • Why You Hate Comic Sans
  • Choosing my religion (may or may not contain bad parodies of REM songs)
  • Joggling - Sport Of The Future
  • S#*! Our Grubbers Say
  • How I Became Raiden The God of Thunder
  • How To Make A Baby Smart
  • ...and MORE!



When & Where The Event Is Located

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July 29, 2013

7:00pm


1871

222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 12th Floor

Chicago, IL 60654


1871 is Chicago's new startup tech center in Merchandise Mart.
IgniteChicago is thrilled to be partnering with them and hosting our event there!





Apply to speak

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Want to present?

Fill out the form to the right with your presentation info and we'll contact you if we like your idea!


To be considered to speak at Ignite Chicago, please provide your name, email, the title of your presentation, and a quick paragraph or two highlighting what your presentation is about. Feel free to also include a link to a short video of yourself talking...we'd love to get a preview of your presentation style!


Remember, the goal of Ignite is to inspire and spark discussion on a variety of topics. We're not interested in your sales pitch.


Click here to view videos of past presentations and get an idea of what has been presented before.


DEADLINE: Applications for our next show are accepted on a rolling basis


Get a ticket to attend

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Get alerted about registration


GET ALERTED WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS

Get alerted when tickets go on sale for the show on April 15

July 29, 2013

7:00pm


1871

222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 12th Floor

Chicago, IL 60654


Sponsor Ignite Chicago

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Our generous sponsors

Would you like to sponsor this event or a future Ignite Chicago event?

We'd love to chat! Send us an email: clew23 [AT] gmail [DOT] com

Photos/Videos

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April 15, 2013

Video credit: Dietz Media

February 5, 2013

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November 2, 2012

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June 18, 2012

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February 6, 2012

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