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Virtual

Lightning Talks

Each person teaches something unrelated to work in two minutes.

Time
30 min
Group
4–20 people
Format
Any
Energy
Calm
Budget
Free
Materials
A timer

How to run it

  1. 1
    A week before, ask volunteers to pick a topic they enjoy.
  2. 2
    Each speaker gets 2 minutes, no slides required.
  3. 3
    The host keeps time and claps people off.
  4. 4
    End with a quick vote for the most surprising talk.

Variations

  • One slide maximum.
  • Topics drawn from a hat.

Host tips

Keep it voluntary.
The host gives the first talk.