Pecha Kucha in PHX this weekend

Pecha Kuchas are another one of these presentation-slam-style events, where folks get to expatiate on an idea or project they are working on, using a set amount of power-point slides and a limited time frame. (Others are TED and Ignite.)

This variant was started in Japan and has its roots in the architecture community. As part of a worldwide benefit for those hurt by the earthquake in Haiti, there’s a 24-hour web cast of Pecha Kucha presentations from around the globe Saturday.

Phoenix is participating as well; according to the local organizers, locals will have a ten-minute window in the web cast sometime between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m..

They will be broadcast from a viewing party at the Urban Beans Coffeehouse, 3508 North 7th Street, which runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m..

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