Ignite Seattle is the largest and oldest open submission public speaking event in the Pacific Northwest. We believe in the power of bringing people together through stories that inspire, enlighten, challenge, and entertain.
Since 2006, we have been gathering the greatest audiences in Seattle to hear interesting people tell fascinating stories in just 5 minutes. Each speaker gets 20 slides, which auto-advance every 15 seconds, to share their experiences and passions. It’s an evening of curated discovery, and our format helps speakers to be concise, focused, and engaged.
Ignite Seattle is a 501c3 nonprofit run entirely by volunteers. All proceeds from ticket sales, grants, and sponsorships go directly into our events and related programming. Our team of volunteer organizers takes pride in providing every audience with a deep sense of the community and possibility that surrounds us in every moment.
Our mission:
Don't live in Seattle or planning a visit to another city? Brady Forrest, one of the original founders of Ignite, started Ignite Talks PBC which coordinates Ignite events all over the world.
Our team of volunteer organizers takes pride in providing every audience with a deep sense of the community + possibility that surrounds us in every moment. We are all volunteers, and many of us have spoken on the Ignite Seattle stage.
Love what we do? Join us! Use this form to raise your hand and say “I’d like to help.”
