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

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 presentations from our last event here.

The presentation format is simple: 20 images shown for 20 seconds each while the presenter explains them.

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 have already expanded to more than 2000 cities worldwide. It has accumulated over 200,000 presentations.

How Much Does It Cost?

The entrance fee is R150 per person.

You can enjoy a harvest table dinner as part of the package. Drinks are for your own account.

When and Where Is It Held?

Thursday 21 November 2024 from 18h00 to 21h00.Event starts at 19h00.

The Tryst20 Woodlands DriveWoodlands Office ParkWoodmead

Have Questions?

Reach out to Jacques de Villiers on jacques@jacquesdevilliers.com.

What Folks Said About The Last PechaKucha Event on 29 August 2024.

What a beautiful opportunity. I loved the energy and enjoyed all the speakers and their wisdom. I will definitely be back. JTSo well-organised, easy to access, lovely venue and wonderful order of events. Thank you so much for the experience! PippaEngaging and Insightful. Time well spent, highly recommended. AndréIt was an event worth attending. It was well-organised and everything happened on time. The topics discussed were interesting, and the speakers were well-prepared and captivating. Rentia

Speakers

Ofentse Pitse - ConductorTriumph Through The Baton. Find out more about Ofentse.

Gaven Sinclair - Explorer.Get Lost. It’s The Best Way To Find YourselfFind out more about Gaven.

Jenna Evelyn - Sincerely, Not StupidFind out more about Jenna Evelyn

Bonny Matlala - Great Things Take Time To Achieve.Find out more about Bonny.

Fiona Emwanu - From Wanted Mom To Wonder MomFind out more about Fiona.

Ian Bratt - Alcohol - Your Choice.Find out more about Ian

Jenny Papachristos - Unconditional Love and the fears that hold us backFind out more about Jenny

Leanne Charles - Unmasking: My Journey of Neuro ComplexityFind out more about Leanne

Mbongeni Simelane - Matric 2031. You Are In Trouble.Find out more about Mbongeni.

Brescia Bianco-Badenhorst - Things We Don’t Talk AboutFind out more about Brescia

Costa Carastavrakis - Master of Ceremonies

Jacques de Villiers - PechaKucha Johannesburg Organiser