Call for Speakers: The Lawrence Hall of Science’s Champagne Supernova featuring Ignite Talks

Ignite your curiosity and share your spark for science!

Submit your talk by Friday, August 29 at 5pm PT

Join us Thursday, November 6th for Champagne Supernova: a one-of-a-kind party that combines science and storytelling! The Lawrence Hall of Science and Ignite San Francisco have teamed up:

• The Lawrence transforms lives through science learning: we create curriculum for schools nationwide, welcome visitors in our Berkeley science center, and conduct research that changes science learning worldwide. 

• Ignite Talks delight audiences across the globe with their signature program of high-energy 5-minute talks, earning their motto: “Enlighten us, but make it quick!”

At Champagne Supernova, your curiosity will be ignited by our thrillingly brisk science talks and you’ll be inspired by the bright scientific future we’re building at The Lawrence. We’ll eat, drink, laugh, learn, and raise funds for The Lawrence’s important work!

We’re seeking volunteer speakers for this lightning-speed talk format that challenges speakers to express their ideas in exactly 5 minutes using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. This is a chance to share something you find fascinating! Your talk can be geeky, poignant, funny . . . or you can get creative with music, spoken word, or any artful approach that can fit into 5 minutes and 20 slides.

We’re seeking talks inspired by The Lawrence’s focus on science issues with global social impact — like climate, energy, biotechnology, artificial intelligence – or science we highlight in our public science center like space exploration, dinosaurs, food, transportation. Check out The Lawrence’s line-up of exhibits and activities for more inspiration!

If this sounds fun to you, please share your concept for a talk! Our organizers will select a line-up that is diverse in topics. Let’s light up The Lawrence with your brilliant ideas and contagious enthusiasm!

Want to know more about the format? Check out past Ignite talks on YouTube.

Questions? Contact Emily Quinn at Hello@EmilyQuinnInc.com