Lightning Talks 💡⚡ @Absent
We are back! ☀️💡
After 4 short months that flew by, we are back and we are here to stay! If you are an old friend from the Lightning talks we will be happy to see you and hear you again, if you just stumble upon our event come find out what the buzz is about! ⚡
Join us to share ideas, learn about odd topics passions curiosities, and meet interesting people. As always, the event is free to attend, but we appreciate RSVPs so that we can have adequate seating setup in advance of the event.
The Lightning Talks format remains the same - anyone can sign up to give a talk, and will have 5 minutes (strictly timed!) to talk about a topic of their choosing, followed by 5 minutes of open questions from the audience. The only rule is no pitching of one's business - the ethos of this event is to inspire and educate, it is not a sales opportunity. Please respect this rule.
We will have a projector as usual, for any visuals you would like to include in your talk.
We want to encourage new people who have never given a talk to try presenting. The bar is low and it's a receptive audience and a great way to wade into public speaking. We are a friendly, and encouraging crowd. We appreciate challenging questions when rooted in genuine curiosity, in an atmosphere of kindness and respect.
If you want to present please add yourself to the lineup via our Telegram
- or post in the event chat here on Meetup and we will add you if there are spots available.
Planned schedule
19:00- Come early to socialize (or not, you do you)
19:30 - First round of talks
20:30 - Break
21:00 - Second round of talks
22:00 - Mingle and discuss over drinks/snacks
Please note: the event is free to attend but lets share some love with our new venue that was so kind to receive us by buying a drink or something to eat.
About Absent
Absent is a phone-free creative third space and café in Principe Real where time is yours again. The kind you used to waste beautifully.
Every experience at Absent is designed around presence.
What to Expect
Offline, always - Phones go in secure pouches and stay with you.
A beautifully designed space where every color, texture and detail makes presence effortless
Café & Bar - Specialty coffee, freshly boiled chai, Portuguese wines, craft beers, and artisanal sodas, baked goods from local bakeries and rotating food menu from local chefs.
All of the infrastructure, none of the pressure - high quality art supplies, craft materials, books, board games, brain fitness workbooks, introspection kits and more.