What’s that you say? pe-chak-cha …. Well, PechaKucha (pronounced roughly: pe-chak-cha) is the Japanese word for chit-chat. But think of it as a way to share powerful ideas in a fast-paced, high-energy manner: 20 slides presented for 20 seconds each. That’s 6 minutes and 40 seconds to get your point across. It’s a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham architecture as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide.
Is PKN like TEDx? Well, PechaKucha Nights are similar, both have sharing ideas at its core. TED speakers are hand picked and events are very expensive to attend. PKN events are open to anyone who submits a topic and are free to attend. PechaKucha talks adhere to a fast-paced 20seconds x20 slides format while TED talks can range anywhere from 5-20 minutes.
Was PechaKucha the first format like this? Yes! PechaKucha Night was the first to put a limit on the number of images, number of seconds – and the all important auto forward. No ‘next slide’ or ‘go back one please’ at our events. Since then other similar events have emerged – but PechaKucha was there first, seven years ago!
Where are PechaKucha Nights held? PechaKucha Nights are held in fun spaces usually with a bar similar to the original home of PechaKucha Night at SuperDeluxe in Tokyo, a space for Thinkin’ and Drinkin’. We’ve held past PechaKucha Nights in a casual office space in Durham, a music venue, sports bar, and casual chic bar in downtown Raleigh.
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