What should I wear?

Dress normally. We only do our dress-up events in December. (Tuxedo enemies, you’re off the hook this time.)

Are tickets on sale?

SOLD OUT! Very sorry.

Are there any at the door?

Nope.

Do I really need to print out my ticket?

No. Just bring an ID! (Eventbrite automatically puts that language on each ticket – ignore it.)

I suddenly can’t make it. How can I transfer my ticket to a friend of mine?

No sweat. Have them check in under your name.

Will there be any surprises?

Yes. Wait, have we lost the element of surprise? Then, no. Er, who’s asking?

What time do things really get started?

Doors open at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm. Try to be on time. We’re usually done at 9pm or so.

Your events always sell out, but I’ll probably wait until the last minute to buy a ticket and be out of luck. You’ll let me in, right?

No chance. Buy a ticket sooner next time. SMILEY FACE!

Jerks! Can I at least stream the event from home?

Yep. We’ll be streaming at http://igniteboulder.com/live.

I’m not 21 years old. Can I come?

No. This event is 21+.

Is there a band?

Not this time. We recommend using intermission as a chance to meet folks, drink drinks, get your photo taken and give Ef a goodbye hug.

I’d love to come, but I’m hearing impaired.

Come sit right in the front…we’ll have ASL interpreters live on stage!

What’s the hashtag?

Please use #igniteboulder and #bsw12. Use the tag to meet folks who are also at the event and to tell the world how marvelous Boulder is — especially during Boulder Startup Week.

Am I allowed to heckle?

We’ve discovered that most people aren’t very good at heckling. Be attentive, be open-minded, be the very best you can be. Weirdo.

Is there an afterparty?

Yep! Head to Centro after 9pm.

I want more information!

You totally deserve more information. Email our head organizer, Ef Rodriguez. He’s highly responsive: pugofwar [at] gmail [dotcom].

If you didn’t buy tickets – we still love you, but wish you hadn’t waited so long!

• Fake it in Five Minutes: Woo and Wow With Basic Partner Dancing (by Solveig Haugland)
• Will drinking Mad Men-quantities of alcohol make you funnier? (by Peter McGraw)
• The Future of Regulatory Compliance. Beyond Robocop? (by Dean Calhoun)
• Silver, It Could Be as Hot as Pink (by Diana Hoguet)
• RFID = Really F***ing IncreDible (by Carrie Requist)
• Digital Craftsmanship – Make it real, fast (by Charles Overy)
• Expect This to Suck (by Beth Rotach)
• C-level shakeup: Why Journalistic minds will soon find themselves in the boardroom of today’s major companies (by Tim Shisler)
• Air Travel: There is (Sometimes) a Method Behind the Madness (by Diana Pfeil)
• The People’s Lobbyist (by Jason Gelender)
• The Socialution of The At-Home Dad (by Elisa Guerrero)
• Arranged Marriage Vs. “Love” Marriage (by Anand Sharma)
• From 56 Hours to 56 Years, Lessons of Sticking Together (by Gillian Pierce)
• Cholesterol is Good! (by Michael Gaeta)
• Opera is a fish oil supplement (by Tierney Bamrick)
• Confessions of a Hypnotist – Don’t Look Into My Eyes (by Wendi Friesen)

Friends don’t let friends wait until the last minute to buy Ignite Boulder tickets. Did we mention tickets are on sale?

Go here to submit your topic idea. We’re doing things a little differently this time. We want you to fully explain your subject – approximately 300 words’ worth of detail. So if your topic is pretty flimsy (and you were hoping to get by on charm alone), you should probably leave that at home.

Here are some speaking tips, and here are the rules. Please read both. They’re not long, and they’re totally delicious.

We’ll stop taking submissions on April 9 at noon. You’ve got time, but if you miss the deadline – better luck next time. The Ignite Boulder team will then review the submissions and select 15 speakers that will be announced on April 16.

Good luck! (Shoot any questions to Ef. His email is pugofwar at gmail.)

Speaker submissions will open on Monday, March 26. We’re doing it a little differently this time. Stay tuned for the submission form and ticket availability. This event will definitely, definitely, definitely sell out.

Ignite Boulder 17 is Wednesday, November 30 at the Boulder Theater! Here is everything you need to know:

Fall Ball? What should I wear?

We’re calling it optional black tie. Last year over half of the audience came dressed to the nines. The other half jealously eyed the dazzling result. Either way, we promise you won’t feel out of place.

Are tickets on sale?

SOLD OUT! Very sorry.

Do I really need to print out my ticket?

No. Just bring an ID! (Eventbrite automatically puts that language on each ticket – ignore it.)

I suddenly can’t make it. How can I transfer my ticket to a friend of mine?

No sweat. Have them check in under your name.

Will there be food?

Nope. But there are lots of restaurants downtown that would love to stuff your face with outlandish treats.

What time do things really get started?

Doors open at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm. Try to be on time. We’re usually done at 9pm or so.

Your events always sell out, but I’ll probably wait until the last minute to buy a ticket and be out of luck. You’ll let me in, right?

No chance. Buy a ticket.

Jerks! Can I at least stream the event from home?

Yep. We’ll be streaming at http://igniteboulder.com/live.

I’m not 21 years old. Can I come?

No. This event is 21+.

Is there a band?

Not this time. We recommend using intermission as a chance to meet folks, drink drinks, get your photo taken and openly threaten Ef.

I’d love to come, but I’m hearing impaired.

Come sit right in the front…we’ll have ASL interpreters live on stage!

What’s the hashtag?

Please use #igniteboulder. Use the tag to meet folks who are also at the event and to tell the world how marvelous Boulder is.

Am I allowed to heckle?

We’ve discovered that most people aren’t very good at heckling. We’re certain you’re a much better listener than you are a heckler.

Is there an afterparty?

Yep! Head to The Pinyon after 9pm. It’s at 17th & Pearl St.

I want more information!

Email Ef Rodriguez. He’s highly responsive: pugofwar [at] gmail [dotcom].

And thanks for all your help in selecting such a fine crop of speakers for our Fall Ball:

Submissions open NOW! If you’ve always wanted to speak at Ignite Boulder, you’ll get your chance. Best of luck.

Tickets will go on sale after speakers are announced – probably November 1st. $10, as usual.

Questions? Rattle Ef’s cage – pugofwar [at] gmail [dotcom].

Each of the speakers from Ignite Boulder Sweet 16 are ready to enthrall you again via the YouTubez. The full playlist is here.

Thank you again for spending your evening with us. We’ll be back before you know it (and we’ll sell out even faster, so be sure to buy your tickets swiftly).