PECHAKUCHA NIGHT
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA

Champaign-Urbana is one of the first cities of its size to receive a PKN handshake and we have been chugging along ever since! Now with over 30 volumes under our belt, chances are you have heard of our events, but just in case here is a little history!

PechaKucha Night, devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham (Klein Dytham architecture), was conceived in 2003 as a place for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. The main factor in the development of this platform was that some architects could talk on an on…. and on about things that let’s just say weren’t the most enticing to everyone. The key to PechaKucha Night is its patented system for avoiding boredom. Each presenter is allowed 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds each—giving 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter is up. This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and gives more people the chance to present.

YOU’RE AWESOME.
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!

We want to hear your stories! Tell us what you are passionate about! Tell us about a project you’re working on! TELL US ANYTHING!

We are always looking for presenters and are currently gearing up for our events in 2022 and beyond!

JOIN OUR GROUP
OF VOLUNTEERS!

PKNCU is ran by a small group of volunteers in CU! We are always looking for more people with fresh ideas and a drive to keep making cool things happen in Chambana!

PRESENTING NOT YOUR THING?
THAT’S OK!

  • DESIGNER

  • PHOTOGRAPHER

  • EMCEE

  • DJ

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