What's Ignite?




From the Ignite site


Ignite is a geek event in over 100 cities worldwide. At the events Ignite presenters share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of just five minutes.


Check out this video by O'Reilly author Scott Berku on the why and how of giving an Ignite talk: 






Common Rules:




  • You get 5 minutes to speak
  • 20 Slides 
  • Slides cycle every 15 seconds



Optional Rules 



  • "no ini slide transitions"
  • "no product pitches"
  • "no reading notes"