Last Friday, the presentation selection committee had the tough job of choosing 14 presentations for Ignite Portland 2 out of a field of 54 submissions. We looked for a mixture of topics from presenters with a variety of backgrounds. We’ll kick things off with a quick “What is Ignite?” primer then dive into 14 of Portland’s hottest burning ideas. I’m excited to announce the following agenda and presentation lineup for Ignite Portland 2:
5:15 Doors Open
6:00 Registration & Networking
6:20 Welcome and Introductions
6:30 Presentations Wave 1
- What is Ignite? - Scott Kveton
- Where Does Imagination Go? - Chet Fiedler
- That’s Entertainment: Politics as Theater in Campaign ‘08 - Jon Perr
- Open Source Rockets - Sarah Sharp
- Time for Portland to Take Its Place - Chris Logan
- Wouldn’t You Like To Be a Pepper (Expert) Too? - Kelly Guimont
- Beauty in Abandonment - Peat Bakke
- How to be an Undercover Hooker - Jessica Bruder
7:15 Break and Networking
7:40 Door Prizes
7:45 Presentations Wave 2
- Living a Made Up Life - And Getting Away With It! - Adrienne Fritze
- Biodiesel: the stuff you need to know - Brian Jamison
- Six Weeks to Robot - Brandon Philips
- Why Deutschland Loves David Hasselhoff - Mario Schulzke
- What Would Dr. Seuss Say About Online Communities? - Dawn Foster
- Irrashaimase!: Traditional Sushi in a Newfangled World - Melissa Casburn
- A History of the Stick Figure - Eric Lewallen
8:25 Networking
9:30 Go Home! (or adjourn to the bar for further networking)
* Minors are required to leave at 9:00 due to OLCC regulations
I’m really looking forward to seeing these presentations; it should be a fun and informative evening. Be sure to RSVP on Upcoming if you’ll be attending so we have a rough headcount. I hope to see a few hundred of you at the Bagdad on February 5th!
(Updated to include links to the presentation proposals.)
I want to echo what Aaron has said - the selection process was very difficult for this event and there were _many_ presentation proposals that would have been a great fit, but with only 14 speaking slots, we had to make some tough decisions. With so many great proposals, we’re going to have no problem putting together a great Ignite Portland 3 (more details to come later).
I’m looking forward to the great ideas - may ideation saliva glands are juiced!