Speaker Instructions & Application
What we Expect From our Speakers
- Ignite High Desert provides the platform to share life-shaping experiences, passions, and unique perspectives. With 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. Share your idea with 200 eager audience members that have your undivided attention! Just make sure it's appropriate for all ages. 😊
No sales pitches allowed. This is not an event to market yourself, your organization, or your product. If you are not sure if your topic qualifies, please contact us to run your idea by us.
You do not need to be a resident of the High Desert to apply as a speaker!
Your Committments to the event
- Prepare a 5-minute talk.
- Create a 20-slide PowerPoint presentation. A template will be provided.
- Attend the following mandatory meetings. All dates and times are under the “Important Dates to add to Your Calendar:
- Presenter Orientation Via Zoom
- In-person practice critique
- Final rehearsal
- Sell at least 5 tickets to the event (invite your family and friends!)
- No sales pitches allowed. This is not an event to market yourself, your organization, or your product.
- Sign a waiver to post your presentation Online. Your contact information will be kept confidential.
Let's light up the High Desert!
Important Dates to add to your Calendar
23
Jan. 2026
Ignite Speaker Sign-up Deadline
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10
Feb. 2026
5 PM – 6 PM
Ignite Speaker Orientation via Zoom
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06
Mar. 2026
TIME TBD
In-person Critique Session for Speakers
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16
Mar. 2026
Last Day for Submitting Speech Title Changes
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02
Apr. 2026
Final PPT and Script Submission Deadline
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14
Apr. 2026
4 PM – 6 PM
Final Rehearsal at Venue​
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16
Apr. 2026
4 PM – 9 PM
Ignite High Desert Live
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Apply as a Speaker for Ignite HD 2026
Deadline for submission is January 23, 2026
(Please send your bio and headshot with your application if you would like us to create your speaker page on this website. If not, please send that info for the printed program before March 14, 2026)
Upload Your Bio And Head-shot (If you haven't already)
Deadline for submission is March 14, 2026
Please send your bio & headshot with your application if you would like us to create your speaker page on this website. If not, please send it before March 14, 2026 so it can be included in the printed program.
Click Here to see a sample bio and speaker page.