“Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners,

the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground.

Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better than you found it.”

Wilferd Peterson

 

Ready to Submit?

First and foremost, it is crucial that you understand Ignite is not a platform for business development. Still want to present about your passion? Start by completing the form below and we will reach back with any questions or additional information. Submissions received between scheduled Ignite events will be considered for the next confirmed event. Submissions will be accepted online until 11:59 pm EDT July 1 2025. Selected speakers will be notified by August 18, 2025. If selected to present, slides will be due by September 22, 2025. Please note, each Ignite event requires a balance of topics to cover a diverse variety of ideas. We can accept a total of 16 presentations per event. If your presentation is not selected it will remain on file for consideration for future Ignite Annapolis events.

NOTE: If you have any issues with the online form submission, please email answers to all questions included below to [email protected]

IGNITE TIMELINE

  • July 1, 2025: Submissions due
  • August 18, 2025: Selected speakers notified
  • September 22, 2025: Speaker slides due
  • October 21, 2025: Ignite Annapolis!