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Welcome to PechaKucha Vol. 39

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 (6m 40s) 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 38 events 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 R170 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, September 11, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30. Doors open at 18:00.

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Have Questions?

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

PechaKucha gets consistently high ratings.

Speakers

Steve Johnston - Game Ranger, Game Changer, Game in Danger!

Diana Rodrigues - Break Limits, Laugh, Transform!

Colin Skelton - Riding The Goema Train: Notes from a Musicking Journey

Aldine Dallas - Dirty Laundry? The F-bomb Detergent

Willem Gous - The Future of Human Adaptability

Penni Cox - The Pendulum Swings

Arthur Goldstuck - Ghosts I Have Known, And What They Reveal About The Living

Jamie Gantt - What Star Trek Taught Me About Being Human

Kofi Simpson - It’s Just A Four Letter Word.

Candida di Giandomenico - Grit, Grace and Six Packs

Mandy Herold - Master of Ceremonies.

Jacques de Villiers - PechaKucha Johannesburg Organiser.