Ignite Asheville seeks passionate speakers who want to present their ideas in a 5-minute rapid fire format.

Need ideas? Check out the lightning talks from Ignite conferences from around the world at Ignite Show.

Never given a lightning talk before? Watch this video on why you should give a talk:

Need help? Read these articles to prepare your submission and talk:

• How to pick & prepare an Ignite talk
• 5 Reasons Why Your Submission to Ignite Phoenix Sucks
• How to give a great Ignite talk
• Preparing for a Lightning Talk

Ready to submit? Head over to the Speak page to submit your bio and a summary of your talk. We’ll be reviewing the talks early next year and scheduling a line up.

Don’t want to speak yourself, but know someone who’d be great? Send them an e-mail with a link to this site and tell them to submit a talk. We’re always on the look-out for great speakers.