In keeping with the theme of Experimentation, some of the talks at our May 20th event will contain culturally appropriate nudity and mature themes. Please use your judgement for anyone under 18 that you plan to bring. This popular, off-the-wall public-speaking series returns with its simple goal: “Enlighten us, but make it quick.” Since 2006, Ignite communities have thrived in Portland, Sydney, Boulder, Baltimore, NYC, and elsewhere. Presenters are asked: If you had five minutes on stage, what would you say? What if you got only 20 slides, and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Touching briefly on a variety of topics, from the DIY community to parent-educator relationships, and presented by anyone and everyone, Ignite events are all-ages, fast-paced, sometimes-unpredictable, and always thought-provoking.

Starting at 7 p.m., a networking event precedes the talks; all are encouraged to attend and participate. The main stage program begins at 8 p.m.

Presented by: Town Hall and Ignite! Seattle, as part of the Arts & Culture series.

Series supported by:

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and the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture.

Series media sponsorship provided by: