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We believe that public speaking builds confidence in individuals and that events like Ignite build community.

Our goal is to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to learn to present their ideas and their stories. Ignite is a global event, organized by volunteers, where participants are given five minutes to speak about their ideas and personal or professional passions, accompanied by 20 slides. The presentations are meant to “ignite” the audience on a subject…any subject.

02/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Ignite Lincoln 17!

02/18/2026

Thank you for showing your support for Lincoln nonprofits at Ignite 17! 🔥 We are so happy to share that this year, Ignite Lincoln was able to award over $5,000 to our nonprofit finalists!

Congratulations to all of our nonprofits! 🎉 We can't wait to see how you continue to impact and ignite the Lincoln community!
BraveBe Child Advocacy Center
Connected Forever
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln
Baby & Me
Educare Lincoln
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance

Thank you once again to our event partners, The E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues, The Foundry Community, and The Open Window Solution, and our sponsors, The Lincoln Community Foundation, Olsson, Pinnacle Bank, and Union Bank & Trust for your support!

02/16/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! We want to give a special shout-out to our event partners: The Foundry Community, The Firespring Foundation, The E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues, and The Open Window Solution. Thank you for supporting Ignite's mission and helping behind the scenes to organize this year's event!

🔥 Tickets to Ignite 17 are still available at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

02/13/2026

🔥 Flash Sale! 🔥

Share the love with local nonprofits this Valentine's Day weekend by joining us at Ignite Lincoln 17! Now through Sunday, you can get 2 tickets (for you and your valentine) for the price of one! Help us support six local nonprofits and hear from 11 inspiring speakers from the Lincoln community. Use the code VDAY between today (2/13) and Sunday (2/15) to take advantage of our special deal! Tickets available at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

02/11/2026

As Ignite 17 nears, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to the community sponsors of this year's Ignite Lincoln event! This wouldn't be possible without all of you!

Get your tickets to Ignite today at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

02/09/2026

Ignite Lincoln 17 is only a week away! 🔥 Can you believe it? To celebrate, we are excited to share that Tut Kailech is once again joining us as the Emcee for Ignite 17! Join us on February 17th as Tut and all of our speakers take the Rococo stage! Tickets available at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

02/06/2026

⭐ Introducing Jamie Bullins! ⭐

Through his Ignite speech, Jamie introduces us to the concept of “mitlied”, literally translated in English as “suffering with”. Sitting in live performance with an audience promotes the ephemeral, in the moment, experience with actual people. It happens in the now, and we meet the characters in the story where they are and see through their viewpoint. For a moment, we’re there. Join us at Ignite 17 to hear from Jamie and all of our fantastic speakers! Tickets available at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

02/04/2026

⭐ Introducing Erin Putney! ⭐

Erin is a nurse educator and founder of Teaching Courage, where she helps people find their voice in moments that matter. From classrooms to healthcare, her work focuses on the courage to be honest and uncomfortable, creating the conditions for presence and genuine connection to self and others. Drawing from lived experience and her work, Erin's Ignite speech explores how small, intentional practices can challenge shame and change how we speak to ourselves and each other. She blends the analytics of science with the artistry of humanity, grounded in a simple truth: it’s not either/or. It’s both. Join us at Ignite 17 to show your support for Erin and all of our outstanding speakers! Tickets available at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

02/02/2026

✏️ Nonprofit Spotlight ✏️
Educare of Lincoln believes all children deserve the opportunity to succeed in school. They work to support young, at-risk children by providing a preschool program that fosters early learning and enrichment. Educare also ensures that parents are active in their child's learning through partnered events and program feedback. Advocacy is another important facet of Educare's work, raising awareness of the importance of quality early education and inspiring policy change. Show your support for Educare of Lincoln by joining us at Ignite 17! Tickets available at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

01/30/2026

⭐ Introducing Luis Sotelo! ⭐

From rural Nebraska to an ancient city in Japan, in "The Courage to Be Less Certain," Luis explores how uncertainty shapes learning, resilience, and connection. Through life-altering news, a box of handwritten family letters, and one missed shuttle, he shares how embracing uncertainty can open pathways to understanding—between people, across divides, and within ourselves. Join us at Ignite 17 to hear from Luis and all of our outstanding speakers! Tickets available at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

01/28/2026

❤️‍🩹 Nonprofit Spotlight ❤️‍🩹

Connected Forever provides support to families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss through bereavement services, community events for families who have experienced loss, and peer mentorship. They also provide support and resources to families with infants in the NICU and organize their annual Walk for Angels and Miracles. Join us in supporting Connected Forever's amazing work at Ignite 17! Tickets available at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

01/26/2026

⭐ Introducing Amy Doty! ⭐

What if belonging isn’t a feeling — but a decision?
Join us at Ignite 17 as Amy explores how employment, education, and community readiness shape successful reentry after incarceration. With insight from the front lines of prison education, she asks us to reconsider who we welcome, how we build opportunity, and what true belonging really requires. Get your tickets to Ignite Lincoln today at https://buytickets.at/ignitelincoln/1845476

🔥 Presented by The Foundry Community and the Firespring Foundation, in partnership with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues

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1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE
68512

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http://ignitelincoln.org/

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