Lighting a fire under the Valley's creative community!
With the clock approaching midnight, we bring another Ignite Phoenix to a close. Although it was our 14th (!!) installment of the event, we continue to be impressed and inspired by the fascinating topics shared each time.
Tonight’s lineup included presentations that took us on a roller coaster of emotions, from happy to angry to entertained to motivated and everywhere in between. You may have come to the event waiting in anticipation for one talk you thought would be your favorite, while leaving even more intrigued by a completely different one. That’s the magic of Ignite. We love opening eyes to new topics, connecting people and ideas that may have never crossed paths, and giving our passionate speakers five minutes of fame.
Speaking of our presenters, thank you to the 18 brave people who spent weeks preparing their talks and bared their souls for us on stage. You’ve touched hundreds of people tonight, and we’re appreciative that you chose to share your story and leave your mark on the Ignite community.
Another “muchas gracias” goes out to our sponsors for their contributions, time, and support to make Ignite Phoenix a success: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, bluemedia, Splinter Creative, Brand X T-shirts, Bookman’s, APS, Beauty at Skin Deep, and Academy Mortgage.
Thanks to the food trucks (Luncha Libre, Spice-It-Up, Paletas Betty) and bands that entertained us and filled our bellies with delicious treats.
Finally, thank you to the night-of volunteers and Ignite Phoenix crew for devoting their free time, ideas, and voracious appetite for donuts that fuel the planning process.
As we close this chapter, we encourage you to use the fire you saw in our presenters tonight to find the fire within you. What are you passionate about? What do you geek out about? What makes you talk faster and use your hands when you explain it to others? Submissions are now open for Ignite Phoenix #15, so hop to it and send in your idea.
Until next time, good night, adios, and adieu! See you in October!
