PechaKuchaNights - Johannesburg

Thu Feb 9, 18:30 - Thu Feb 9, 21:00

Abi'z Restaurant

ABOUT



Welcome to PechaKucha - Johannesburg, where we connect people around the world.

The 9 February evening is sold out. If you would like to be added to the guest list for the 11 May PechaKucha event, please send Jacques de Villiers an email, and he will get you on the list.


PechaKucha is a global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought.

Our speakers share ideas and connect with others visually, concisely and memorably.

We are redefining authentic human connectivity through inclusive social engagement and technology.


Join us for an evening of brilliant presentations, networking, fine dining, building friendships and having fun.


How Does It Work?


The PechaKucha 20×20 presentation format is a slide show of 20 images, each auto-advancing after 20 seconds. It’s non-stop and you’ve got 400 seconds (6m40s) to tell your story, with visuals guiding the way.

PechaKucha was created in Japan in 2003 by renowned architects, Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham. The word “PechaKucha” is Japanese for “chit chat.”


Check out some of the best presentations here.


The presentation format is based on a simple idea: 20 images displayed for 20 seconds each whilst the presenter talks you through it.


It is a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things interesting.


It forces people to reduce, to clear their minds and think about what is relevant.


It is amazing how much you can put across in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.


The casual atmosphere of the event makes it easy to socialise naturally.


You can speak to any presenter during the beer break and say: “That was fantastic, I love what you do!” – and start a conversation from there.


PechaKucha drags you into a live situation with atmosphere, energy and real human interaction.


The speakers will inspire you as they share their passions, their creativity, their achievements, just about anything really…


PechaKucha Nights are now in over 1000 cities across the world


How Much Does It Cost?


The entrance fee is R70. A portion of this fee gets paid to PechaKucha HQ and a portion gets paid to the VA who uploads the presentations after the event.

The organiser does not make any profit.

Dinner and drinks are for your own account.


Speakers attend for free.


Where Is It Held?


We hold the events at Abi'z Restaurant in Magaliesig/Pineslopes. Next to Monte Casino

3 Curry Road, Longpoint Building. View the restaurant and menu here.


Who are the speakers?


We have a number of speakers lined up and are just finalising the list.

There are typically 10 speakers per event.


Our speakers for the evening.


Costa Carastavrakis - Master of Ceremonies


Dr. Bill Price

The amazingness of our fully alive neuroscience!


Jolene Raison

Coming home to Hindusim after a lifetime lost and wandering


Nick Smit

What if ...?


Hamilton Wende

“Voyages out and journeys inward” The Path from Journalist to Novelist”


Yoke van Dam

All hikes aren't created equal


Ian Hatton

Air: A New Way to Think About Trust


Robin Pullen

Touching the Quantum Field in the Yoga of Dance


Tiffany Markman

We don't all have the same 24 hours in a day" (Time Management for Real People)


Frank Williams

Spiritual Quest, Africa to Asia


Jacqui Webb

Snuggle Up




DIRECTIONS

PechaKuchaNights - Johannesburg
Abi'z Restaurant
3 Curry Rd, Magaliessig, Sandton, 2191
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