Latest News: IgniteTheWest is heading down to Galway's new hackerspace 091Labs on Friday 10 September. Come along and join us!

Ignite the West is a fun networking phenomenon that fuses the explosive power of ideas and vision with the West's popular reputation for craic and banter. Ignite is for anyone who wants to laugh, talk and be inspired.

Ignite The West wants to hear from anyone who has a quirky idea or inspiring story and is burning to share it in the West. If you think your idea can make people smile or wow the audience sign up here.

Why Ignite The West?

Whilst Ignite events have been primarily organised in cities with clusters of digital geeks and tech startups, Ignite The West believes that the Atlantic seaboard is ready and willing for a more ambitious "go for it" attitude. The West may not be renowned for clusters of pioneering techies, but there are hundreds of people with great ideas and fascinating stories. Ignite talks champion new business startups, inspiring projects, and individual creativity with a healthy dollop of craic and a beer or two. It's all about the three Is: imagination, inspiration and irreverence.