The format of this method of presentation (20 slides, 20 seconds talking for each) appeals to me as it requires clear and relevant images, provoking relevant and informative speech. (Or that's the idea anyway.)
I went to one recently hosted by the Real Creative Futures team in Nottingham. I was invited (by the organiser no less) due to my involvement within the Knitting Society of my university. But I'd say my attendance was mainly due to my personal interest within the creative community of Nottingham.
The speakers came from a mix of backgrounds, with their presentations having a mix of motives. The event (hosted this time at the New Art Exchange) is a fantastic way to promote yourself. As you're standing up selling yourself to a room of people who already want to buy into "this kind of stuff" (creative, community, etc.)
I had a great time talking with other guests/ speakers/ organisers. Initial steps now are swapping contacts, but I would definitely look to doing something for a future one - and hopefully bringing some more of the student community into it. (Thinking more art and design than knitsoc itself.)
From the presentations I learnt about people/ places in town and around the city, helpful career tips, and also a bit of spiritual advice. Oh and some fantastic (some what wacky) gardening tips... All available to re-listen to on the International Pecha Kucha website (look for the Nottingham page.)
Free to attend, free food and drink, and lots of amazingly interesting people to meet and/or hear speak. I'm definitely going to the next one they host hear. (Whether I will speak or not; that will take some more deliberation...)
Read more here;
http://www.pechakucha.org/cities/nottingham
And here
http://www.creativequarter.com/community/projects/pecha-kucha-nottingham/
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