Ignite London Talk: Christian Howes on Tomorrow's World – THE TRUTH

Christian Howes’s Ignite London talk is called Tomorrow’s World — The TRUTH, which will question the accuracy of the popular BBC science program. Christian was born, raised and lives in the UK. He was initially an analytical chemist for Unilever and Eli-lily before switching careers to Web Analytics and working for companies such as Panasonic and Sony Playstation, and now Webtrends. He has a wife and 3 kids and lives just outside London in a place called Winchester, which used to be the capital of Anglo Saxon Britain. Hobbies include gaming, drinking and BBQ.

You can find out more about Christian by visiting his website or following him on Twitter.

Ignite London Talk: Ashley Benigo on Italy as a Country Not Found

Ashley Benigno’s Ignite London talk is called Error(e) 404 — Italy as a Country Not Found. Ashley is Head of Brand at INQ Mobile. He has worked in a variety of roles in the mobile and Internet field for 10+ years and was a journalist before then. Learn more about Ashley by visiting his website or follow him on Twitter.

Ignite London is Looking for A Few Amazing Sponsors

We’re looking for a few wonderful organisations or individuals to sponsor the first Ignite London.

What We’re Looking For

There are a number of ways you or your business can support Ignite and we would love to have you onboard as part of this exciting event. If nothing below appeals and you have something specific in mind, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we would love to hear your ideas. Complete sponsorship packages can be emailed to you. Contact amy@boxuk.com to get a copy or if you have any questions or suggestions about becoming a sponsor.

Apart from getting to contribute to a wonderful event, here are some of the perks of being an Ignite London sponsor:

1. Presenting Event Sponsors: We are looking for two companies or individuals to support the cost of the event including venue hire and promotional expenses. For a £500 investment, you will receive your company logo on all collateral print material for Ignite London including posters, flyers and advertising. You will also have your logo prominently displayed on the holder screen at the event and will have the opportunity to welcome guests at the beginning of the evening. We are expecting that the event will be filled to capacity and we are pleased to offer our sponsors the ability to put five names on the guest list for the event, ensuring your entry. Of course, we will also put your logo on the Ignite London website, link to your home page and do everything we can do to promote your participation including through our networks at Twitter and Facebook.
2. Door Prize Sponsors: We are looking for companies or individuals to donate freebies that will be given away as prizes for attendees. This might include: tickets to other events, books, gift certificates, exclusive access to paid online content, subscriptions to magazines, etc. This is an excellent way to support Ignite London, while promoting your company or service to an audience of nearly 200 people. In return for your donation, you will be thanked as a door prize sponsor at Ignite London and your name will be listed in a special entry devoted to Door Prize Sponsors on our website (which will also be linked to via Twitter and Facebook).
3. Promotional Friends: We are looking for companies and individuals who have a strong network to help us promote Ignite London. If you have a community of people who rely on you for information about exciting opportunities in and around London, we would love to hear from you. In return for your assistance, your name will be read out as part of the Ignite London event and you will be acknowledged as a Promotional Friend in a special entry on the Ignite London website (which will also be linked to via Twitter and Facebook).

Admission to Ignite London is free, we are planning this event on a voluntary basis and all sponsorship money will be reinvested into the event including publicity, print and advertising costs. Money will also be invested behind the bar so that free drinks can be provided to attendees for at least the first portion of the event.

Ignite London Talk: Matthew Baker on Diarrhoea & Dodgy Donors – What's Special About Bacteria

Matthew Baker’s talk is called Diarrhea and Dodgy Doners – What’s Special About Bacteria.

Matthew is a PhD Student at Oxford University who is originally from Australia. He studies the Bacterial Flagellar Motor and is really interested in how this nanoscale rotary electric motor generates the torque which drives bacteria to swim.

He is also a Slam Poet who has performed in big slams in Australia and is slated to participate in the upcoming UK All-Star Slam at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Through a program called FameLab, a competition to find the best new science presenters in the UK, Matthew was able to revisit poetry and rap to present science. Since then, he has performed at festivals such as the Green Man Festival as part of the Einstein’s Garden stage.

To learn more, visit Matt’s website or follow along on Twitter.

Ignite London Talk: J.K Tina Basi to Speak on Nomadism (Or Surfing the Net)

J.K. Tina Basi’s Ignite London talk is called Nomadism (Or Surfing the Net): Harnessing the Power of Distraction as A Path to Enlightenment. A writer and academic, Tina holds a PhD in Gender Studies and Sociology from the University of Leeds. Previously a freelance ethnographic researcher with Intel’s Digital Health Group in Ireland, she has also established a consultancy, Mehfil Enterprise, conducting corporate ethnography in media and technology and related industries. Her book Women, Identity, and India’s Call Centre Industry, was published by Routledge earlier this year. She is currently working on an ethnographic research project about spirituality. You can learn more about by visiting http://mehfilenterprise.com or follow along on Twitter at http://twitter.com/t_basi.