Ignite X

Ignite X
What Happens When TEDx Meets American Idol—LIVE in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City’s Most Electrifying Live Event of the Year
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City
Full Conference Tickets available here: gatherama.igniteyou.life

On sale: 5/14/2025 at 10am.

THIS. IS. IGNITEX.
If TEDx made you think… and American Idol made you feel… IgniteX will do both—live, unscripted, and more emotionally charged than anything you’ve experienced in a theatre seat.

This isn’t a typical speaking event. It’s a storytelling showdown, where ten purpose-driven speakers compete with everything on the line. Each has just ten minutes to deliver the talk of their life. A panel of celebrity judges and a live audience decide who takes home the $10,000 grand prize—and whose voice goes viral next.

Why You’ll Want to Be in the Room:
● 🎤 10 World-Changing Speakers selected for their authenticity, vision, and impact
● 🌟 Celebrity Judges & Surprise Appearances that elevate the experience
● 🏆 Live Competition with real-time voting, crowd energy, and a high-stakes prize
● 🎬 Global Livestream Reach – but you get the in-person magic
● 🧨 Transformation Guaranteed – you’ll laugh, cry, and leave inspired beyond belief

This is not a performance. It’s not a lecture. It’s a sacred evening of human connection and courageous storytelling — where ten remarkable individuals step into the spotlight to share their most defining Ignite Moments: the pivotal experiences that cracked them open, reshaped their lives, and sparked something far greater than success — significance.

These are not rehearsed talks. There are no scripts, no slides, and no safety nets. Just raw vulnerability, hard-won wisdom, and the kind of authenticity that leaves a lasting imprint on everyone in the room.

As an attendee, you’ll feel these stories in your bones. Our distinguished judges will determine which competitor receives the $10,000 grand prize to help expand their mission to Ignite Humanity. And you’ll leave with more than inspiration — you’ll leave with a spark for your next chapter.

This is not just an event. It’s a turning point.

FEATURED COMPETITORS:
● Aslak de Silva – From martial arts world champion to CEO, Aslak reveals what it means to rise stronger after everything you’ve trained for fails you.
● Dee Taggart – A former corporate leader turned breathwork therapist, Dee shares her story of surrender, rebirth, and feminine embodiment.
● Eric “LG” Longoria – U.S. Army Veteran and energy coach who navigated the battlefield within — finding his purpose after war and reinvention after trauma.
● Nolan Pillay – Given a 5% chance of surviving COVID-19, Nolan chose not just to live — but to live on purpose. His story defies the odds and redefines resilience.
● Randy Dyck – A top 1% realtor who realized success without alignment is empty. Randy’s story is a call to live from your values, not your résumé.

DISTINGUISHED JUDGES:
● Amy M. Davis – Miss America finalist, brain injury survivor, and concert pianist who brings deep empathy and clarity to what transformation truly looks like.
● James Dixon – Global motivational speaker and amputee who embodies what it means to turn pain into purpose and resilience into revolution.
● James Lawrence (The Iron Cowboy) – Guinness World Record endurance athlete who completed 50 Ironmans in 50 days. James brings the voice of unwavering grit and the insight of a man who’s redefined the limits of human potential.

Why Attend?
Because you’re ready for more than entertainment.
Because you’re seeking meaning, courage, and real connection.
Because witnessing someone else’s truth might awaken your own.
With immersive lighting, intentional music, guided integration, and a community of purpose-driven attendees, IgniteX is an experience for the whole being — mind, heart, body, and spirit.
Whether you come to be moved, challenged, or awakened — you’ll leave different than you arrived.

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A Cultural Milestone for Salt Lake City
Presented as the flagship evening experience of Gatherama 2025, IgniteX is a global phenomenon designed to amplify real voices and spark real change. The speakers you’ll see here today will be the leaders, authors, and icons the world is talking about tomorrow.

This isn’t just an event. It’s a legacy. And all the proceeds go to supporting Inspiration Classrooms 501C3; the building of eco-freindly schools in underdeveloped areas.
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Run time: TBA

Recommended for ages 8 and up. Infants not admitted. All patrons require a ticket regardless of age.