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Are You Ready to IGNITE Passion?

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IGNITE! is CESSE’s high energy presentation series designed to spark ideas, share fresh perspectives, and energize the ACCESSE community. This fast paced format challenges presenters to distill big ideas into concise, engaging talks that leave a lasting impression.
IGNITE! sessions are a recurring feature of the ACCESSE experience and provide a platform for attendees and partners to share insights, stories, creative thinking, and unexpected lessons with peers across the association executive community.

What Is IGNITE?

IGNITE! is a structured presentation format with a playful edge and a sharp focus. Each presenter delivers:
  • 5 minutes total
  • 20 slides
  • Slides that auto advance every 15 seconds
The result is a clear, fast moving presentation that prioritizes storytelling, clarity, and connection over long explanations or dense data.

Who Should Submit

IGNITE! is open to ACCESSE attendees and partners who are:
  • Passionate about any topic
  • Interested in sharing something new or unexpected
  • Excited by a supportive, high energy speaking environment
Topics can be professional, personal, creative, or thought provoking. If it matters to you and can inspire others, it belongs on the IGNITE! stage.

Why Present at IGNITE?

Presenting at IGNITE! offers a unique opportunity to:
  • Share ideas with a highly engaged audience
  • Build your personal brand within the CESSE and ACCESSE community
  • Strengthen your storytelling and public speaking skills
  • Contribute to one of ACCESSE’s most memorable experiences

ACCESSE26 IGNITE! Call for Proposals

IGNITE! sessions will return at ACCESSE26 as a dynamic closing element of the conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.
We are now accepting proposals from ACCESSE26 attendees and partners who are interested in presenting during this year’s IGNITE! session.

ACCESSE26 Submission Details

  • Event: ACCESSE26
  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Submission Deadline:Monday, June 1, 2026
Selected presenters will be featured as part of the official conference program and take the stage during the closing session.
Submit an IGNITE! Proposal

 

Questions?

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Alisha Coplin, CESSE Education Manager, at [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your proposal and to another engaging series of IGNITE! sessions at ACCESSE26 and beyond.