Author: bryanzug

50% Discount to 360|intersect on Creativity + Technology at the Triple Door April 28-29

Our good friend from Ignite Denver, John Wilker, is bringing the 360|intersect gathering to Seattle’s Triple door again Monday April 28th through Tuesday April 29th.

360|intersect is focused on the intersection of creativity and technology. Speakers are technologists from around the world, talking about the things they do away from the keyboard, that make them awesome at the things they do at the keyboard.

You can see the schedule and great topics at http://360intersect.com/schedule

John’s given us a special 50% off discount code for friends of Ignite who’d like to attend – Just use the code “PacNW50”.

20% Discount to 360|intersect on Creativity + Technology at the Triple Door April 27-28

Our good friend from Ignite Denver, John Wilker, is bringing the 360|intersect gathering to Seattle’s Triple door on Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th.

360|intersect is focused on the intersection of creativity and technology. Speakers are technologists from around the world, talking about the things they do away from the keyboard, that make them awesome at the things they do at the keyboard.

You can see the schedule and great topics at http://360intersect.com/schedule

John’s given us a special 20% off discount code for anyone who’d like to attend – Just use the code “SeattleLocals” for a 20% discount.

We Want YOU to speak at Ignite 20! Get your submission in by this Friday

Ignite Seattle 20 is Thursday May 16th at Town Hall Seattle, and we want YOU to speak!

The submission deadline is this Friday, April 5th, and all you need to do is fill out this handy dandy ‘Submit Talk!’ form to throw your idea into the ring.

So what are you waiting for?

Enlighten us, but make it quick.

Ignite Seattle 17 tickets now on sale

Ignite Seattle 17 tickets are now on sale here

Here’s the rundown…

  • Ignite Seattle 17 is the second OUTDOOR IGNITE – so dress appropriately.
  • Ticket required for entry (so DO print out your receipt and bring it). Advance ticket sales guarantee your entry to Ignite; some tickets will be available at the door based on capacity limites.
  • This is an ALL AGES event.
  • Ignite Seattle 17 will be happening on Fremont Market day. We highly recommend checking it out before coming to Thing Out.

WHEN: Sunday night August 19th

SCHEDULE:

  • 3:30pm – Doors Open for Thing Out 2
  • 7:30pm (ISH) – Ignite Talks! (8 talks – break – 8 talks)

ABOUT IGNITE SEATTLE

Enlighten Us, But Make It Quick

If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers.

Ignite was started in Seattle in 2006 by Brady Forrest of O’Reilly Radar and Bre Pettis of Make. Since then 100s of 5 minute talks have been given across the world. Besides Seattle, there are thriving Ignite communities in Portland, Sydney, Boulder, Baltimore, NYC and lot more. Hundreds of people turn out for our Seattle Ignites.

Our friend Tom Music has passed away

Tom Music – a great human being and a dear friend of Ignite Seattle – passed away last night.

Tom went into the hospital about a month ago. It looked like things had turned around, but then they took a turn for the worse.

Friends will be gathering this Friday for a vaguely Irish-style wake in Tom’s honor. Jana, Tom’s wife, has details on that over here. She’ll also be posting details there about the pending memorial service for Tom when they firm up.

Again, here’s Tom delivering one of the best Ignite talks we’ve ever hosted.

Update on our friend Tom Music

If you have been around the Seattle geek community for long, it is likely that you’ve run into Tom Music. Tom is a developer, writer, speaker, musician, and one of the nicest guys you are ever gonna meet.

A couple of years ago, Tom was diagnosed with double lymphoma. He had been in remission for a while, but just took a turn for the worse over the last couple of weeks.

Tom’s wife Jana posted an update over the weekend and things are not looking good.

Tom gave one of my favorite Ignite talks of all time last year about his experience with lymphoma. He called his talk “Lymphomartini” and delivered it complete with double rainbows! I’ve embedded the video below.

So hang in there Tom. There are a lot of us who are better for having you in our lives/community. We want you to be around for a lot longer!

POSTPONED: Don’t miss Scott Berkun at Seattle Town Hall on Wed 3/9

UPDATE: Event postponed. See Scott’s site for details.

Be sure to join Ignite Seattle favorite Scott Berkun at Seattle’s Town Hall on Wednesday March 9th at 7:30pm. Scott will be speaking on “How Do Creativity and Innovation Happen?”. Find details on Scott’s site or grab tickets directly from Brown Paper Tickets.

Here’s Scott with his excellent Ignite talk on “Why and How to Give an Ignite Talk”…