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Are you a good storyteller, able to hold a crowd at rapt attention for minutes at a time? Do you have a story you're bursting at the seams to share?
Well, ye olde yarn-spinner, a MozCon Ignite talk sounds like just the thing for you.
The five-minute talks have become quite a hit since being introduced in 2015, with talks leaving folks with belly aches from laughter or tears from personal heartache — and everything in between.
If you have an enticing story in you just waiting for an outlet, we'll supply the audience.
The MozCon 2017 Ignite talks — one of the signature networking events — take place Tuesday, July 18.
Often called "lightning talks" for their emphasis on brevity, Ignite-style talks are five minutes in length and feature slides that automatically advance.
The short stories can pack a powerful punch, however, as anyone who saw Michael Cottam's 2016 Ignite talk can attest:
One attendee penned a heartfelt account of how Michael's talk helped him reprioritize his life — it's well-worth a good read. Make sure you have a tissue handy.
The only rule we have governing stories told during an Ignite talk is that they cannot relate to online marketing or feature anything resembling career advice.
This is your chance to show some personality.
Take a look at the topics covered from 2016:
And, lucky for us all, Geraldine DeRuiter, aka the Everywhereist, will be back as emcee for the third time in as many years.
Unfortunately, we do not cover travel and/or lodging for MozCon Ignite speaking slots.
What makes a great pitch?
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If you'd like to see what an Ignite-style talk looks like, check out these videos from Ignite Seattle 30.
Most importantly, get to work on submitting that pitch to grace the stage yourself at MozCon 2017.
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