Save the Date – May 10: Speaker’s Workshop!
Posted by robbfarago in Apply to Speak, Ignite Waterloo 9, Speakers' Workshop on April 27, 2012
Ignite Waterloo 9 on June 12 is right around the corner and we are looking for a good few speakers who want to grace the stage at the Perimeter Institute and share something they are passionate about.
Have you been wondering what it takes to be a speaker at Ignite Waterloo? Do you want to find out what all the excitement is about? Come to our next Speaker’s Workshop, where you’ll hear about what goes into preparing and delivering an Ignite talk, and learn from people who have given talks in the past about the experience. We’d love to hear what you’d like to present and will give you tips and suggestions to help you with your speaker application!
Our next speaker workshop is on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Boardroom (on the top floor) at Barley Works in the Huether Hotel, located at 59 King Street North in Waterloo. Just ask the great staff there to help you find the room if you’re unsure.
Great talks are a big part of what make Ignite Waterloo events such successful affairs. Come on out and share your passion!
Calling All Speakers!
Posted by robbfarago in Apply to Speak, Ignite Waterloo 9, Organizing, Speakers' Workshop, Upcoming Events on March 26, 2012
As you might have heard, Ignite Waterloo 9 is happening on June 12, 2012 at the Inspiring Perimeter Institute. We’re so excited about the event that we’ve already started planning!!
We’re currently looking for a few good people to share and inspire others at our next Ignite Waterloo event. What does that mean for you? Well, do you have a fiery passion for something? Do you feel you can engage others and spark conversation? Is there something you might be able to share that can Ignite the thoughts of a crowd?
Yes? Then you should apply to speak at Ignite Waterloo 9!!
We’ve had an incredible variety of topics over the span of Ignite Waterloo and we are always looking for people to share new ideas and inspire others. Who can give an Ignite talk? Anyone can! If you haven’t given a talk yet and want to give it a try, have a look at the details on what we’re looking for, then apply RIGHT NOW to give a talk! If you’ve applied in the past but haven’t yet given a talk, don’t give up! Apply again to let us know that you’re still interested.
AHOY! Speaker’s Workshop
Want to know what its’s all about to be an Ignite Speaker? Come to our next Speaker’s Workshop, where you’ll hear about what goes into preparing and delivering an Ignite talk, and learn from people who have given talks in the past about the experience.
Our next speaker workshop is at 7:00pm on Tuesday April 3, 2012. It will be on the top floor at Barley Works in the Huether Hotel, located at 59 King Street North in Waterloo. Just ask the great staff there to help you find the room if you’re unsure.
Great talks are a big part of what make Ignite Waterloo events such successful affairs. Come on out and share your passion.
Ignite Waterloo 9 is June 12 at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Posted by Mark Connolly in Ignite Waterloo 9 on March 26, 2012
Ignite Waterloo 8 was only a few weeks ago, but we’re already making plans for our next event. Today we’re excited to announce that Ignite Waterloo 9 will be held on Tuesday June 12 at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo.
Those of you who have followed us for a while will know that we love to hold our events in interesting spaces in Waterloo Region. Our roster of past event venues makes for an impressive list:
- The Museum (3 times!)
- Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
- The Tannery (2 times!)
- Whistle Bear Golf Club
- Waterloo Region Museum
These sites have helped make for eight successful evenings of presentations, socializing, and fun. That tradition will continue at our ninth event the Perimeter Institute. Normally home to deep scientific investigation, on June 12 PI will also be a temporary home to the traveling Ignite Waterloo community.
We’ll announce more details soon.
In the meantime, now is as good a time as any to consider delivering an Ignite talk at this event. Interested? Let us know by applying now! Want to be a part of this great event but don’t want to give a talk? Consider sponsoring Ignite Waterloo.
Speaker List for Ignite 8
Posted by robbfarago in Ignite Waterloo 8 on February 28, 2012
We are mere hours away from our next IgniteWaterloo event being held at the Waterloo Regional Museum! You’ve waited long enough, so here they are, we are proud to announce our eclectic mix of speakers for the event tonight! Hopefully you have tickets! The list is always subject to change but here’s what you can expect:
- Lindsay Blackwell – My Super Pseudo-Scientific Online Dating Experiment TM
- Julianne Bolduc – Expat Adventures – A RIM Family Lives Overseas
- Shaun Browne – Can a 7 Line Poem Change Your Life?
- Eva Dodsworth – The Embracement and Dependence of GIS and Web Mapping Tools
- Peter Hatch – Phenomenological and Music Time
Intermission
- Greg Lehman – Welcome to Planet Text
- Christine Reid – Follow Your Passion
- Pam Salisbury – It’s Not All Rosie
- Karen Schulman Dupuis – Blind Eye Stratford
- Brendan Sheehan – The Biology of Dreams
- Robert Spekkens – A Green that is Greener than any Green You’ve Ever Seen
Doors open at 6:30pm tonight. Be sure to get there early for the contest, networking and general merriment!
Ride a special bus to and from Ignite Waterloo 8
Posted by Mark Connolly in Ignite Waterloo 8 on February 8, 2012
Worried about transportation to our February 28 event? Don’t be! Ignite Waterloo will be providing a free Grand River Transit bus to and from Waterloo Region Museum. Here are the details:
- 6:00pm — Depart from Waterloo Town Square (iExpress stop).
- 6:20pm — Depart from Joseph St. at Linden Avenue to the Waterloo Region Museum.
- 10:45pm — Depart from Waterloo Regional Museum, returning to Joseph Street at Linden Avenue and Waterloo Town Square (iExpress stop).
Again, there is no cost for this bus. Enjoy the ride and enjoy the night of fun.
Ignite Waterloo tickets are now on sale
Posted by Mark Connolly in Ignite Waterloo 8 on February 6, 2012
As previously announced, Ignite Waterloo 8 is on Tuesday February 28 at the Waterloo Region Museum starting at 6:30pm. We have a great lineup of speakers and a few neat surprises lined up.
Buy your tickets now!
They won’t last long. $5 tickets are sold out. $50 Supporter tickets are still available.
Ignite Waterloo 8 is coming on February 28
Posted by Mark Connolly in Ignite Waterloo 8, Upcoming Events on January 30, 2012
It’s a new year and it’s time to gather the Ignite Waterloo community together. Our eighth event is on Tuesday February 28 at the Waterloo Region Museum in Kitchener. We’re excited be bringing our event to this wonderful location that’s rich in local history.
As always, the doors will open for the event at 6:30pm, and there will be time for mingling prior to the presentations starting at 7:30pm. Also as always, we have a fun contest planned, with some fine prizes. The evening’s speakers will be presenting in two groups with an intermission in between. We can’t wait to hear their presentations, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy them.
Tickets go on sale at 9:00am on Monday February 6. They won’t last long, so be ready to buy yours. Details will be announced here and on Twitter.
Don’t be shy, give a talk at Ignite Waterloo
Posted by Mark Connolly in Speakers' Workshop, Upcoming Events on January 18, 2012
We’ll be announcing the date and other details for our February event very shortly. We’re pretty excited about the great location that we have lined up.
Meanwhile, we’re looking for speakers!
Who can give an Ignite talk? Anyone can! We’ve had an eclectic range of talks over the last two years, and we’ve been thrilled that so many people have been eager to speak. If you haven’t given a talk and want to give it a try, have a look at the details on what we’re looking for, and then apply right now to give a talk! If you’ve applied in the past but haven’t yet given a talk, don’t give up! Apply again to let us know that you’re still interested.
Another speakers workshop
We’re having another speakers workshop! This one is at 7:00pm on Thursday January 26, 2012. As with our most recent workshop, it’s in the boardroom at Barley Works in the Huether Hotel, located at 59 King Street North in Waterloo. Just ask the great staff there to help you find the room if you’re unsure.
Come on out and share your passion!
Hey! Give an Ignite talk at our eighth event in February!
Posted by Mark Connolly in Apply to Speak, Ignite Waterloo 8, Speakers' Workshop on December 4, 2011
Ignite Waterloo 8 is coming in February, 2012. We’re well into planning our next event, and hope to announce details on the date and location soon. Of course, if there’s an Ignite event coming, that means that we’re looking for people who are passionate about a topic and who want to share their passion through an Ignite talk.
Who can give an Ignite talk? Anyone can! We’ve had an eclectic range of talks over the last two years, and we’ve been thrilled that so many people have been eager to speak. If you haven’t given a talk and want to give it a try, have a look at the details on what we’re looking for, and then apply right now to give a talk! If you’ve applied in the past but haven’t yet given a talk, don’t give up! Apply again to let us know that you’re still interested.
A speakers workshop
Still not sure? Try attending our next speaker workshop, where you’ll hear about what goes into preparing and delivering an Ignite talk, and learn from people who have given talks in the past about what it’s like. Our next speaker workshop is at 7:00pm on Monday January 9, 2012. As with previous workshops, it’s in the boardroom at Barley Works in the Huether Hotel, located at 59 King Street North in Waterloo. Just ask the great staff there to help you find the room if you’re unsure.
Great talks are a big part of what make Ignite Waterloo events such successful affairs. Come on out and share your passion.
Speakers for Ignite 7
Posted by David Yoon in Ignite Waterloo 7 on October 26, 2011
We’re only hours away from our next Ignite at the Tannery! Once again we’ve got an eclectic mix of presentations in store for those of you lucky enough to get tickets! Of course the list is always subject to change but here’s what you can expect.
- Jim Tigwell – Up in the Air
- James Howe – Make your Voice Heard
- Jonathan Wise – What is the Cloud?
- Mohamed AbdElRazik Mansour – Egyptian Revolution and Social Media
- Janet Kennedy – Westward Ho!
- Corinne Taylor – Voluntouring 101: Rules for Success
Intermission
- Greg Kay – Mastering the Warm Call
- Jodi Sonoda – Overnight Rockstar: Social Media Style
- Sarina Bruni – My Big Fat Italian Family!
- Jacki Yovanoff – My Daughter’s 7th Birthday
- Jacqui Murphy – Why Art?
- Frank Reid – Nothing Says Peacekeeping Like a Blue Beret
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