Monthly Archive for July, 2009

Ignite Portland 6: Videos, Photos, Buzz, and Feedback

Published on July 21, 2009 in Posts. 1 Comment

Now that you’ve had a few days to come down from the high of Ignite Portland 6, here’s a look back at some of the great videos and photos that were created during the event, so you can go back and relive your favorite IP6 moments.

First up, the videos. I created a playlist of all the videos that Blaze Streaming Media captured for us, straight from the direct feed. Here is the playlist of all the IP6 talk videos on YouTube (minus one – we’re trying to locate “10 Vegetables That Can Improve Your Sex Life” they’re all there now!). And here’s an embedded player, so you can watch right here:

Note that we’ll be making high quality downloads of the videos available soon – those files are a bit big, and we’re still working on getting them somewhere you can grab them. In the meantime, though, don’t miss the videos from our long time unofficial videographer, A.J. a.k.a. @linuxaid. :-)

Next, there were a ton of great photos taken at this Ignite, including many by our Chief Photographer Guy this time around, Aaron Hockley. You can see all of the photos tagged for Ignite Portland 6 on Flickr, or simply enjoy this slideshow:

Twitter has become the de facto backchannel for events like Ignite, and it was a blast following along with a Twitter Search query to see what people were saying about Ignite Portland 6 before, during, and after the event. We never broke into Twitter Trends (which is a first for us!), but there were a LOT of tweets flying with the #ip6 tag. Here’s a cool little widget you can use to scroll back through time to see what people were saying.

Finally, we usually do a separate post for this, but since I’m here, I’ll just ask. After every Ignite Portland, we want to hear from YOU about what we did well, and what could have gone smoother. The elimination of the ticket system was a big change this time, as was the live video stream and overflow at Back Stage next door. How did it work out? Leave us a comment on this post, and let us know what you thought of IP6, and what we could change to make IP7 even better.

We owe a HUGE thanks to all of you who spoke, volunteered, sponsored, attended, and otherwise made Ignite Portland kick ass for the sixth time. This is an amazing community event, and we’re having the time of our lives lighting up Portland with your burning ideas. :-)

Save the Date and Submit Your Talks – Ignite Portland 7 is Nov. 19, 2009

Published on July 16, 2009 in Posts. 2 Comments

By now, it’s tradition. So mark your calendars and save the date – Ignite Portland 7 will take place on November 19, 2009.

Of course, we can’t have an Ignite without *your* burning ideas, and if you attended Ignite Portland 6 in person or vicariously, you probably have lots of great “I should do a talk about *insert topic on which you have passion and authority*” ideas floating around in your head. Now is the perfect time to submit your talk idea – you could get 20 slides and 5 minutes to share your thoughts at Ignite Portland 7! :-)

Ignite Portland 6 Live Video Stream

Published on July 16, 2009 in Posts. Closed

Enjoy this live video stream of Ignite Portland 6, courtesy of Joe and Blaze Streaming Media. Hang out in the chat, or, if you’re a Twitter kind of person, use the #ip6 tag, and keep an eye on the chatter with Twitter search on the social stream widget at the bottom of this post.

How To Enjoy Ignite Portland 6

Published on July 13, 2009 in Posts. Closed

Ignite Portland 6 is upon us! This Thursday night, July 16, the Bagdad Theater is *the* place to be in Portland. The talk lineup is awesome, admission is free, and you know you want to come. Whether it’s your first Ignite Portland or your sixth, here are some important things to know to get the most out of the evening:

  • Doors Open at 5:00PM – No Ticket Needed. We’ve done away with the ticketing system this time, and we’re just going to open the doors at 5PM, and let people in until we’re full. We haven’t filled the Bagdad since Ignite Portland 2, and the summer Ignites are a little more sparsely attended, so there should be plenty of room for everyone (if you’re worried about getting in, keep reading).

  • Overflow at Back Stage. Just in case we do reach capacity at the Bagdad, and for people who want to hang out and watch in a more, um, bar-like atmosphere, we have overflow seating at Back Stage Bar, literally right next door to the Bagdad, which can hold about 150 people. You’ll be able to watch the show and avail yourself of all the services Back Stage offers. Back Stage opens at 5PM. Some people are so excited about this option, they’ve said “I’m going straight to Backstage.” They’ll have a head start on the after party…
  • Please, No Seat Saving. We know you’re excited to watch the show with all your friends. And maybe they couldn’t make it down as early as you did. But it’s not fair for one person to squat on a whole bunch of seats with coats, etc. so their friends can saunter in late. Please don’t be a jerk about this. We’ll have ushers milling about to help you remember. We want everyone to have a fair chance at getting a good seat. It’s fine to hold a seat for yourself, so you can get up and order drinks/food, but if your friends come a little later, there’s plenty of room in the balcony, and next door at Backstage. Thanks for understanding.
  • Live Video Stream. We experimented with a live video stream at the last Ignite Portland, courtesy of Joe at Blaze Streaming Media, and it worked great. So well, in fact, that we’re doing it again. Come back to this site, IgnitePortland.com, on the day of the show, and you’ll see a streaming player where you can watch LIVE and hang out in the chat with the other cool kids who are watching. This is for our friends who couldn’t make it in person to the Bagdad, and for any Ignite Portland fans outside of Portland. :-)
  • Keep the Beer/Food Lines Moving. One of the awesome things about the Badgad Theater is ordering your favorite beverage with a slice of pizza, a burger, or some tots in the lobby, and having them bring it right to your seat inside the theater. Please do order as much food and drink as you’d like. Just try to keep the lines moving smoothly. Doors open at 5PM, but the show doesn’t start until 7PM. The smart cookies will get their victuals squared away with time to spare (hint hint).
  • After Party at Back Stage. Everyone loves a good after party. And you’re all invited to Back Stage Bar, right next door to the Bagdad Theater to compare notes with your friends about your favorite IP6 talk, and start rustling up ideas for the killer talk idea you’re going to submit for IP7. Or, just come hang out and have a drink. Back Stage closes at 12AM. Also, odds are that a few folks will make their way for a fried pie nightcap down at @Whiffies on 12th and Hawthorne…
  • Follow @IgnitePortland and Tag Your Stuff “ip6″ or “igniteportland”. Make sure you’re following the @IgnitePortland account on Twitter – we’ll be using it for real time updates on things like how much seating is left, etc. And tag your tweets, pics, videos, and whatever else with ip6 or igniteportland to make it easier for everyone to follow the backchannel, and find the bits that you generate.

The time is almost upon us! The organizers are stoked, volunteers are ready, and the speakers are probably nervous. But we know it’s going to be great. So come join us at the Bagdad Thursday night, and let’s Ignite Portland for the sixth time! :-)