It’s that time again! Edmonton’s NextGen is currently accepting presentation submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 22 to be held on June 11, 2015 in Louise McKinney Park. It’s outdoors – come rain or come shine. And this is Edmonton so maybe pack a blanket to sit on AND an umbrella, just in case!
This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! That inspiring idea you’ve been excited about needs to be shared at the next Pecha Kucha, with 500 of Edmonton’s most supportive and engaged young people. Since starting, we’ve seen more than 200 presentations covering a wide range of topics. To see some of our past presenters, check out these recap blog posts fromPecha Kucha 19and20.
We know you’re interested, so submit your amazing idea to us using our super convenient online form. The submission deadline is May 14 and selection process will happen in the following week. And while you’re waiting to hear back from us, you can prepare yourself by checking out our 10 steps to a great Pecha Kucha presentation.
What is Pecha Kucha?
Drawing its name from the Japanese term for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
Edmonton’s NextGen and Stantec are excited to show you all our cards and introduce you to the presenters for Pecha Kucha Night 21 (PKN 21):
Tim Reid – Stuff Liam Says
Adam Zepp – Crowdfunding: The most successful campaign of all time
Claire Edwards – The Youngest City in Canada: How Edmonton’s youth are taking on the world and winning
Julie Rohr – We Are the Women
Andrew Williams – Pineapples: The Most Interesting Fruit on the Planet
Allan Mott – Transcending Tackiness
Miranda Jimmy – Why Reconciliation & Why Now
Sydney Tordoff – Building Community by Changing Children’s Lives
Jarrid Kolodnicki – Crazy Ideas and Wildest Dreams
Kuen Tang – Beauty Within
If you haven’t already, buy your tickets here!
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2015
Time: Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Colours Restaurant, Northlands Park, 7410 Borden Park Road NW
Cost: $17 or $15 with student I.D. + taxes.
Our DJ for the night is David Ussher, who will be setting the vibe for you when you first arrive at PKN and during the intermission.
PKN 21 is sponsored by: City of Edmonton, Stantec, Graphos and Klein Dytham. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria also returns for PKN 21 with gift cards for all ticket holders.
Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #yegpkn.
What is Pecha Kucha? Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining. For more information, visit pechakucha.org
Edmonton’s NextGen and Stantec are excited to present Pecha Kucha Night 21 (PKN 21) and we bet you’ll be there!
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2015
Time: Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Colours Restaurant, Northlands Park 7410 Borden Park Road Northwest
Cost: $17 or $15 with student I.D. + taxes.
Buy Tickets: Purchase your digital tickets online. Double down and bring a friend – we love a full house!
PKN 21 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides at 20 seconds per slide format made popular by worldwide by Klein Dytham Architecture. More than 200 presentations have been given at Edmonton PKNs to date on wide-ranging topics, from donairs to lighting up Edmonton’s bridges and everything in between. The presenter line-up will be announced shortly.
Thanks to Stantec, our ace sole presenting sponsor, for their ongoing support of our Pecha Kucha nights – we couldn’t do it without them!
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria also returns for PKN 21 with gift cards for all ticket holders.
Go all in on the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #yegpkn.
PKN 21’s sponsors are the Stantec, the City of Edmonton, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, Graphos, and Klein Dytham.
What is Pecha Kucha? Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
For more information, visit pechakucha.org
About Edmonton’s NextGen Formed in 2006, Edmonton’s NextGen is an initiative of the City of Edmonton that is focused on creating a city that attracts and gives a voice to the next generation in the life and growth of Edmonton’s communities. NextGen is a hub for connecting people, places, community and ideas. Through events, leadership opportunities and professional development, NextGen fosters young leaders and supports initiatives of interest to the next generation.
We stuffed our faces and made our resolutions – 2015 is underway and we’re excitedly looking ahead to our next Pecha Kucha!
In case you’ve forgotten, we’re here to remind you that Edmonton’s NextGen is still accepting presentation submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 21 to be held on March 5, 2015 at Colours Restaurant in Northlands Park.
If you’re interested, submit your presentation using our super convenient online form. The submission deadline is February 4 and selection process will happen in the following week.
Now is your opportunity to bring your idea to a group of engaged and excited young Edmontonians. We’ve enjoyed more than 200 presentations covering a wide array of topics, from donairs to urban wayfinding.
Drawing its name from the Japanese term for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
Oh the weather outside is frightful but PK is always delightful!
Pardon the holiday jingle, but we’re just so excited about the next Pecha Kucha we just HAD to get the word out before Christmas. So while you’re relaxing by a fire in stretchy clothing after a big turkey dinner, let your mind wander to that thing you’ve been dying to talk to us about. You know what it is!
Edmonton’s NextGen is currently accepting presentation submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 21 to be held on March 5, 2015 at Colours Restaurant in Northlands Park.
This is your perfect chance to share your amazing ideas and inspiring thoughts with 500 of some of Edmonton’s most engaged and creative young people. So far we have had more than 200 presentations of all kinds of topics, from donairs to urban wayfinding. To see some of our past presenters, check out these recap blog posts from Pecha Kucha 19 and 20.
If you’re interested, submit your presentation using our super convenient online form. The submission deadline and selection process will happen in early February 2015. And while you’re waiting to hear from us, you can prepare yourself by checking out our 10 steps to a great Pecha Kucha presentation.
What is Pecha Kucha?
Drawing its name from the Japanese term for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
Evan Lockwood – My 40 Things: Never Missing An Opportunity
Laurier Mandin – Ice Buckets and License Plates
Lauren Sergy – More Fearsome Than Death
Deepa Maisuria – Am I Ready?
Ryan Wayne – Walking is Good for the Soul
Mark Farr & Marc Biollo – Workplace Mindshifts
Chris Chang-Yen Phillips – From Charity to Justice
Ryan Stephens & Monica Roberts – Re-envision the City as a Museum
If you haven’t already, buy your tickets here!
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014 Time: Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m. Location: Royal Alberta Museum Cost: $17 or $15 with student I.D. + taxes.
DJ for the night is Miyuru Fernando who will be spinning beats when you first arrive at PKN and during the intermission.
PKN 20 is sponsored by: City of Edmonton, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, Graphos, Stantec and Klein Dytham. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria also returns for PKN 20 with gift cards for all ticket holders. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #yegpkn.
What is Pecha Kucha?
Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
Edmonton’s NextGen is excited to present Pecha Kucha Night 20 (PKN 20):
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
Time: Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Royal Alberta Museum
Cost: $17 or $15 with student I.D. + taxes.
Buy Tickets: Purchase your digital tickets online
PKN 20 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides at 20 seconds per slide format made popular by worldwide by Klein Dytham Architecture. More than 200 presentations have been given at Edmonton PKNs to date on wide-ranging topics, from donairs to lighting up Edmonton’s bridges and everything in between. The presenter line-up for PKN 19 will be announced shortly.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria also returns for PKN 20 with gift cards for all ticket holders.
Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #yegpkn.
PKN 20 is sponsored by: City of Edmonton, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, Graphos, Stantec and Klein Dytham.
What is Pecha Kucha?
Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
For more information, visit pechakucha.org
About Edmonton’s NextGen
Formed in 2006, Edmonton’s NextGen is an initiative of the City of Edmonton that is focused on creating a city that attracts and gives a voice to the next generation in the life and growth of Edmonton’s communities. NextGen is a hub for connecting people, places, community and ideas. Through events, leadership opportunities and professional development, NextGen fosters young leaders and supports initiatives of interest to the next generation.
As summer winds down, we’re turning our attention to the dreaded F word…Fall. But this year there’s nothing to be afraid of because we’ve already got something for you to look forward to: the next Pecha Kucha Night!
Edmonton’s NextGen is currently accepting presentation submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 20 to be held on October 2, 2014 at the Royal Alberta Museum.
What are you passionate about? Share your thoughts and ideas with us – and 500 others – at the next Pecha Kucha! Now is your opportunity to present to some of Edmonton’s most engaged and creative young people. More than 200 presentations have been given at Edmonton Pecha Kucha Nights, and most recently some of the topics ranged from urban beekeeping to electric-powered cars, and everything in between.
If you’re interested, you can submit your presentation using our online form!. Deadline for submissions is September 5 and will be reviewed the following week.
Drawing its name from the Japanese term for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
For more information, visit pechakucha.org
Last night a crowd braved the wind, cold and chance of thunderstorms to attend PKN 19, which was held in Churchill Square to the sound of City Hall’s bells and the downtown buzz. The first official event of NextGen Month was hosted by Jeff Chase and Jodi Goebel who filled the stage with energy and laughter, and the audience was also treated to a few words of introduction by Mayor Iveson.
David Rauch kicked things off with a presentation about some of the colourful pianos you may have seen around the city for his #OpenPianoYeg project. (A brief request – if it is raining and you see a Popup Piano that is vulnerable to the elements; please cover it with one of the provided tarps!)
Jason Darrah urged Edmontonians to allow our government room to try new things. Innovation and public engagement go hand and hand, and they only work when everyone is involved.
Michael Ross, of zombie survival fame showed us how “enginerding” can touch all aspects of quotidian life and as an area of study is open to anyone with “an unhealthy sense of curiosity”
Chris Floden, winner of NextGen’s Dark MAEAT event and founding member of Yegbees spoke to the crowd about Colony Collapse Disorder, the negative impact that reduced pollination has on food production and the role of urban beekeeping in communities. Attend one of the Yegbees field days to learn more.
Wrestling as modern myth? We’re all believers now after listening to Mike Kendrick’s argument that this typically perceived low-brow sport pits good against evil and reflects cultural values as a present day morality play.
On the flip side, Omar Reyes discussed the importance of silence in our lives, something that is increasingly rare and he purports, we increasingly need.
Ian O’Donnell gave a resounding message against complacency, and highlighted architectural projects that reflect earnestness in design
Peter Woytiuk took us through his past year as an EV owner in Edmonton. We heard an objective and balanced review of driving an electric car in this winter city (it will still work in -30 degree weather!) and expressed his hope that the conversation surrounding electric vehicles will continue.
Nola Kilmartin painted a beautiful picture of what public space can look like and how to make common cityscape sights like parking garages and intersections into works of art.
And to wrap up, Blue Knox shared her personal journey which has brought her to value smallness and locality in civic action.
It was an informative and entertaining evening and we can’t wait to see what the rest of NextGen Month holds!
Edmonton’s NextGen is excited to introduce you to the presenters for Pecha Kucha Night 19 (PKN 19):
David Rauch - #OpenPianoYEG: Popup Public Pianos
Jason Darrah - Civic Engagement and the Innovation Nation
Michael Ross, Structural Engineer-in-Training - Extreme Enginerding
Chris Floden, Founding Member of Yegbees - Urban Beekeeping: Waiting for Edmonton
Mike Kendrick - Modern Myth in Professional Wrestling
Omar Reyes, Associate Pastor, City Centre Church - Romancing Silence
Ian O’Donnell - The Importance of Being Earnest
Peter Woytiuk - A Year In The Life Of A YEG EV
Nola Kilmartin, Principal Planner, City of Edmonton - Building Around, Within, Above and Below: A Push for the Extraordinary
Blue Knox, Co-Chair Alberta Not-for-Profit Case Competition, Managing Editor The Wanderer Online Magazine - On Being Small
If you haven’t already, you can purchase your digital tickets online here.
We’ve partnered with Edmonton Pride Festival Society and are embracing the outdoors, come rain or come shine! Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria also returns for PKN 19 with gift cards for all ticket holders.
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014 Time: Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m. Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton Cost: $17 or $15 with student I.D. + taxes.
Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #yegpkn.
PKN 19 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides at 20 seconds per slide format made popular by worldwide by Klein Dytham Architecture. More than 200 presentations have been given at Edmonton PKNs to date on wide-ranging topics, from donairs to lighting up Edmonton’s bridges and everything in between.
PKN 19 is sponsored by: City of Edmonton, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, Graphos, Stantec and Klein Dytham.
What is Pecha Kucha?
Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
Edmonton’s NextGen is excited to present Pecha Kucha Night 19 (PKN 19):
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Time: Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Cost: $17 or $15 with student I.D. + taxes.
Buy Tickets: Purchase your digital tickets online
We’ve partnered with Edmonton Pride Festival Society and are embracing the outdoors, come rain or come shine!
PKN 19 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides at 20 seconds per slide format made popular by worldwide by Klein Dytham Architecture. More than 200 presentations have been given at Edmonton PKNs to date on wide-ranging topics, from donairs to lighting up Edmonton’s bridges and everything in between. The presenter line-up for PKN 19 will be announced shortly.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria also returns for PKN 19 with gift cards for all ticket holders.
Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #yegpkn.
PKN 19 is sponsored by: City of Edmonton, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, Graphos, Stantec and Klein Dytham.
What is Pecha Kucha?
Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
For more information, visit pechakucha.org
About Edmonton’s NextGen
Formed in 2006, Edmonton’s NextGen is an initiative of the City of Edmonton that is focused on creating a city that attracts and gives a voice to the next generation in the life and growth of Edmonton’s communities. NextGen is a hub for connecting people, places, community and ideas. Through events, leadership opportunities and professional development, NextGen fosters young leaders and supports initiatives of interest to the next generation.
You saw our posts and thought to yourself “Pecha Kucha will be the PERFECT time to share my love of….” and then the smoke detector went off because your dinner was burning. Or did you start working on a presentation but got so engrossed in the latest episode of Game of Thrones (can you believe who died in the last episode?!) that you didn’t finish.
It’s okay!
Because we are still accepting submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 19! Happening June 5, 2014 in Sir Winston Churchill Square, this is your chance to present your amazing incredibly fantastic idea to some of Edmonton’s most engaged and creative young people. Some of the most recently presented topics ranged from donairs to nanotechnology – we just want to hear what you’re passionate about!
Just submit your presentation here, using our handy form. The deadline for submissions is May 8, and we’ll review them all in the following week. Can’t wait to see them all in June!
What is Pecha Kucha? Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chit chat,” Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. Presentations consist of 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
For more information, visit pechakucha.org.
About Edmonton’s NextGen
Formed in 2006, Edmonton’s NextGen, an initiative of the City of Edmonton, is focused on creating a city that attracts and gives a voice to the next generation in the life and growth of Edmonton’s communities. NextGen is a hub for connecting people, places, community and ideas. Through events, leadership opportunities and professional development, NextGen fosters young leaders and supports initiatives of interest to the next generation.
Watch archived footage of Pecha Kucha Night 18 (PKN 18), which took place on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre. (more…)
A crowd of 500 people attended Pecha Kucha Night 18 (PKN 18) on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre. During the fast-paced, entertaining evening, audience members were captivated by a presenter line up that included an expert on nanotechnology, a Bike Polo aficionado, and an advocate for literacy.
PKN 18 also featured music by DJ Thomas Culture and photography by Warren Fenton of Fenton Photography. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria also returned with gift cards for all ticket holders.
NextGen would like to thank its generous sponsors – the City of Edmonton, Graphos, and Klein Dytham, the energetic organizing committee, the outstanding presenters, and the attentive audience for making PKN 18 such a great success!
A big thank you to the presenters, volunteers, our NextGen Coordinator and everyone who helped make PKN 18 a great event!
Photo and video coverage of the evening’s festivities will be posted soon. For information on future PKNs, watch our website, subscribe to our newsletter, like our facebook page, or follow us on twitter @EdmNextGen using the hashtag #yegpkn.
What is Pecha Kucha?
Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chit chat”, Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture in February 2003 as a venue for young designers to meet, network, exchange ideas and discuss their work in public. It rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes and 40 seconds. Why this format, you ask? It keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
Edmonton’s NextGen is pleased to present Pecha Kucha Night 18 (PKN 18), taking place on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre. PKN 18 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides at 20 seconds per slide format made popular worldwide by Klein Dytham Architecture. (more…)
Edmonton’s NextGen is pleased to present Pecha Kucha Night 18 (PKN 18):
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2014 Time: Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m. Location: Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre, 8712 109 Street Cost: $17 or $15 with student I.D. + taxes. Buy Tickets: Purchase your digital tickets online
Looking for an opportunity to present your ideas to an audience of more than 700 engaged and creative young people? Then apply to present at Pecha Kucha Night 18, taking place on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre.
Have a little extra time on your hands this holiday season? Apply to present at Pecha Kucha Night Edmonton!
Edmonton’s NextGen is accepting presentation submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 18, taking place on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre. Interested applicants should read the 10 steps to a great Pecha Kucha presentation and then submit their presentation using this handy form!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Designing Downtown activities on October 5, 2013!
This inspiring day of activities, fostered and made possible by the vision of the Designing Downtown movement, is a testament to the incredible people, organizations and businesses committed to conversations around the development of urban cores.
Designing Downtown, one of the largest and richest citizen-driven conversations about urban cores in Canada, returns to Edmonton October 5, 2013. For a full list of upcoming events, visit www.designingdowntown.ca.
“For Progress Unlimited, MADE and Edmonton’s NextGen to brainstorm, curate, and welcome this outstanding group of speakers to Edmonton is an incredible opportunity to foster national dialogue and exchange about the role we all play in urban development,” says Lisa Baroldi, Vision Holder – Progress Unlimited. “We’re thrilled to showcase Edmonton created content throughout the day at makescape 2 and in surprising ways at Pecha Kucha Night.”
Pecha Kucha Night 17 Speakers
Johanna Hurme (Winnipeg) – Architect, 5468796 Architecture Inc.
Sophie Mankowski (Montreal) – Author, Sur les Traces du Montréal
Curtis Olson (Saskatoon) – Owner, Shift Development Inc.
Special Presentation by:
Roman Mars (San Francisco) – Host/Producer, 99% Invisible
Designing Downtown is a movement to transform downtowns founded by Progress Unlimited, MADE , and Edmonton’s NextGen. Designing Downtown is a vehicle for inter-city exchange for partnerships that seek to enrich and advance the conversations and actions we take to shape downtowns as spaces for everyone. Designing Downtown is an experiment and exchange; an opportunity to create dialogue that celebrates & critiques; and a space to be a fixture in and designer of the urban experience.
Pecha Kucha Night 17, doors at 6:30 pm at the Winspear Centre, challenges presenters to follow the 20 images x 20 seconds format that has gained popularity in more than 600 cities around the globe. Tickets are on sale now via TIX On The Square; charge by phone 780-420-1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca. Tickets are $35 for general admission, $30 for students (with I.D.), and $30 for groups of 10 or more; all tickets plus services fees and GST.
Edmontonians are encouraged to immerse themselves in the Designing Downtown movement with makescape2 at Centennial Plaza (behind the Stanley Milner Library) from 3 pm – 11pm; prior, during and following PKN 17. This project is an urban intervention that transforms an underutilized space using design and art elements, food, and entertainment into a space that entices passerby to interact with the environment and each other differently.
Join the conversation online with hashtags #DD2013 and #yegpkn. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.designingdowntown.ca.
Designing Downtown, one of the largest and richest citizen-driven conversations about urban cores in Canada, returns to Edmonton October 5, 2013. Edmonton’s downtown will come alive with an eclectic mix of events and interventions celebrating Designing Downtown’s vision, anchored by Pecha Kucha Night 17. For a full list of upcoming events, visit www.designingdowntown.ca.
Designing Downtown is a movement to transform downtowns founded by Progress Unlimited, MADE , and Edmonton’s NextGen. Designing Downtown is a vehicle for inter-city exchange for partnerships that seek to enrich and advance the conversations and actions we take to shape downtowns as spaces for everyone. Designing Downtown is an experiment and exchange; an opportunity to create dialogue that celebrates & critiques; and a space to be a fixture in and designer of the urban experience.
Pecha Kucha Night 17, Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Winspear Centre, features speakers from different regions and backgrounds that will challenge audiences to think in new ways about how we design and develop our city cores. Tickets are on sale now via TIX On The Square; charge by phone 780-420-1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca. Tickets are $30 for students (with I.D.) and $35 for general admission, plus GST. Doors, cocktails and exhibits at 6:30 pm with presentations beginning at 7:00 pm.
Since its debut in Edmonton in the spring of 2008, Edmonton’s NextGen has welcomed more than 175 presenters and 6,000 audience members to this popular presentation format. Pecha Kucha Night 17 marks the first Pecha Kucha night in Edmonton with a roster of acclaimed, curated speakers from across the nation; it is also anticipated to be Edmonton’s largest Pecha Kucha Night to-date with an audience capacity of more than 1,700.
makescape 2 invites Edmontonians to enjoy a dynamically activated Centennial Plaza (behind the Stanley Milner Library) on October 5, 2013, from 3 to 11pm. This project is an urban intervention that transforms an underutilized space using design and art elements, food, and entertainment into a space that entices passerby to interact with the environment and each other differently.
Join the conversation online with hashtags #DD2013 and #yegpkn. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.designingdowntown.ca.
About Pecha Kucha
Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chitchat” in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gives a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. Conceived as a venue through which young designers could meet, show their work, exchange ideas, and network, the format keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
Edmonton’s NextGen and Stantec are excited to show you all our cards and introduce you to the presenters for Pecha Kucha Night 21 (PKN 21):
Edmonton’s NextGen is excited to introduce you to the presenters for Pecha Kucha Night 20 (PKN 20):
A crowd of 500 people attended Pecha Kucha Night 18 (PKN 18) on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre. During the fast-paced, entertaining evening, audience members were captivated by a 
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