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Thank You, Merci, Gracias, Arigato…

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 > Read more

Ignite Phoenix #14 Program Pictures

Special thanks to Splinter Creative for designing our beautiful programs for Ignite Phoenix #14! The program features striking pictures that evoke the passion, risk-taking, and growth found in nature – feelings that people also experience at Ignite. All images used in the program can be found on Flickr or Shutterstock for your viewing pleasure: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fridaj/6346372864/ > Read more

Get Your Golden Ticket for Ignite Phoenix #14!

Your speakers are compiling their presentations, bands are rehearsing, and now, tickets are about to go on sale. Ignite Phoenix #14 is going to be scrumdiddlyumptious! Mark your calendar, set your alarm clock, and leave a post-it on the mirror because these golden tickets go quickly. Here’s everything you need to know about how to > Read more

Announcing Your Presenters for Ignite Phoenix #14

After receiving over 100 incredible presentation ideas and spending hours deliberating, we are excited to announce the final lineup for Ignite Phoenix #14 on Friday, April 26th, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts! Topics range from the arts to economics to racing to the trapeze! Get to know your speakers below, and be sure to > Read more

Behind the Scenes of the Ignite Phoenix Judging Process

Submitting an idea to Ignite Phoenix is an act of courage; exclaiming your passion to the world is not always easy. The Ignite Phoenix Team takes your submissions very seriously, and we know they represent trust and vulnerability that deserve the highest respect. While we would love to put all 80-100 submissions (sometimes more) on > Read more

Ignite Phoenix #14 Submissions Roundup

After months of recruiting passionate people in the Valley to share their ideas, the clock has struck midnight, and the Ignite fairy godmother has brought all submissions to a close. Will someone you know be making an appearance at the ball? Time to wait and see! We received over 100 fascinating, inspiring, and downright wacky > Read more