We are booking speakers for Ignite419, a half-day, high-impact experience designed for business owners, professionals, and community leaders who want focus, direction, and momentum — not more noise.
If your session helps people think better and act faster, keep reading.
WHAT IGNITE419 STANDS FOR
Ignite419 is built around one principle:
Clarity creates momentum.
Each Ignite419 event is intentionally designed to help attendees walk away with:
• One clear priority
• One decision made
• One direction for the next 90 days
This is not inspiration for inspiration’s sake.
This is structured thinking with real outcomes.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN A SPEAKER
We are seeking experienced practitioners, not motivational performers.
✔ You teach from lived experience
✔ You can simplify complex ideas
✔ You respect attention spans and outcomes
✔ You guide people to decisions, not just insights
If your talk can’t be applied immediately, it’s not the right fit.
IDEAL TOPICS (EXAMPLES)
• Clarity, focus, and decision-making
• Leadership and strategic thinking
• Business growth and revenue direction
• Visibility, authority, and positioning
• AI tools used practically, not theoretically
• Simplifying systems, priorities, or execution
Trends are optional. Utility is mandatory.
FORMAT EXPECTATIONS
Ignite419 is a half-day experience (1–4 PM) and includes:
• One focused keynote (maximum 45 minutes)
• Guided individual thinking exercises
• Small-group discussion and pressure-testing
• Clear frameworks attendees can reuse
This is a working room.
No rambling. No fluff. No talking at people.
OUR AUDIENCE
Ignite419 attracts:
• Business owners
• Entrepreneurs
• Nonprofit and community leaders
• Professionals making real decisions
They are busy, capable, and motivated.
They don’t need hype — they need direction.
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please be prepared to submit:
• Session title and short description
• Bio (emphasis on experience, not credentials)
• Headshot
• Prior speaking experience (if applicable)
📩 Email or message: director@fostoriachamber.com