Tokyo´s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for `the sound of chitchat' in 2003, as a night for young creatives to meet, network and discuss their projects.
The catch: each presenter gives a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. These constraints challenge presenters to clarify their ideas and match each thought with the perfect image.
After three sold-out events, Next Gen concluded its first series of PK nights with a sustainability themed Pecha Kucha in celebration of the ICLEI World Congress. Sustainability reaches far beyond the reduce, reuse, recycle mandate that many Next Geners grew-up with and Edmonton´s Next Gen wants to explore its widest terms. Presenters at PKN4 were encouraged to explore sustainabilitys social, environmental, fiscal, political, design and cultural facets. In addition to provocative ideas and lively presentations, PKN4 featured great food, a cash bar and tunes provided by one of Edmonton's freshest DJs.
More details contact Edmonton's Next Gen at nextgen@edmonton.ca or visit www.edmontonnextgen.ca
