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title: 'BREAKING: Ignite Portland 3 throws out the first spark'
date: '2008-05-02T08:53:43-07:00'
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# BREAKING: Ignite Portland 3 throws out the first spark

I just received word that we now have an official date for [**Ignite Portland 3**](http://igniteportland.com "Ignite Portland"). The next Ignite Portland—a wildly popular event that features 5-minute presentations on just about anything—will be held June 18, 2008, in the same location as Ignite Portland 2, the [Bagdad Theater](http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=9&id=176 "Bagdad Theater").

While the site is still getting tuned up, the Ignite Portland 3 Upcoming page is available, so [let the RSVPing begin!](http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/548764/ "Ignite Portland 3 on Upcoming")

For those of you who might not be familiar with the Ignite format:

> What is Ignite Portland? A bunch of fast-paced, interesting presentations – 20 slides for 15 seconds each. Our mantra is “share burning ideas” – just about any topic will do, as long as it’s interesting. From tech to crafts to business to just plain fun! There will be time to network and chat after each series of presentations.

(One of these days, I’m going to run out of fire analogies, but man, do [I love writing about Ignite Portland](http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site%3Asiliconflorist.com+%22ignite+portland%22&btnG=Google+Search "Silicon Florist posts about Ignite Portland").)

More news as it becomes available.

Looking forward to seeing you there!