Presenter Application - Ignite Columbus

Ignite is an idea-sharing competition held in over 100 cities worldwide. These events are a venue for innovative thinkers to share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of just five minutes.

Application Guidelines:
Ignite Columbus is focused on having a fun event with stimulating presentations and rewarding the presenter’s desire to improve the Columbus community. Applications will be submitted in one of two categories:

I) “Most Innovative Presentation” – CASH Prize - Competitors will pitch their ideas to the panel of judges for funding. The project must benefit Columbus in some way so think new business venture, public art, active transportation, or diversity, equity, and inclusion but remember, creativity is key!

II) “Most Enlightening Presentation” - CASH Prize - Competitors will teach the audience something or provoke a reaction.  The sky is the limit. This category is supposed to be fun, educational or entertaining


Applications can be submitted HERE.

A “People’s Choice Award” will also be given where audience members vote on their favorite presentation.


TIMELINE FOR APPLICANTS
Application Opens               Monday, August 29, 2022
Application Deadline          Monday, October 17, 2022 EXTENDED!
Presenters notified              Monday, October 17, 2022
Final Presentations due    Friday, October 28, 2022
Ignite Columbus                 Thursday, November 03, 2022 - Helen Haddad Hall 5:30pm to 8:30pm