If you had 5 minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds?

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Ignite Bend 8 Speakers

Following an incredible response to a call for presentation ideas, we are pleased to announce the speakers that have been selected for Ignite Bend 8. We hope that you will join us at this outstanding community event!

Justin Iverson - What is Ignite?

Lisa Flynn - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Do These Big Girl Panties Make My Butt Look Big? A Fairy Tale for Our Modern Age

Timmy Crawford - I’ve Got 99 Cents and Not Going to Give You One

Spencer Dahl - Mirror Pond: History and Future?

Kelly Pofahl - The Secret Life of Metaphors

Rachel Wente-Chaney - Broncs, Barrels, Bulls, and Beer {Rodeo for Beginners}

Amanda Stuermer - Inspire Me… In Search of the True Source of Inspiration

Dan Gilmour - The Slow Way Across America and the Slow Way Home

ShanRae Hawkins - Austin Powers Said It

James Jaggard - Lichens: A Breath of Fresh Air

Sean Anderson - Roundabout Etiquette

Ignite Bend 8
February 23, 2012 at 7pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Tower Theater - Bend, OR
Admission is always FREE
($5 suggested donation)

We're looking for sponsors for Ignite Bend! Please download a Sponsor Packet or check out the Sponsorships page for details.

Flame Sponsors

OSU Cascades
Central Oregon Community College

Ember Sponsors

Alpenglow Vacation Rentals

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