12/16/2005 11:59:00 PM 
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(5) Japanese architects Klein Dytham have done more than create buildings, they may have stumbled across a formula that could keep conferences fresh for the next couple of years. They are calling it "Pecha Kucha", which in Japanese means chit-chat. Basically, it's an event where they encourage a group of creative companies/designers to come and present, but only if they abide by the two basic rules:
1. Presentations are limited to 20 slides
2. Presenters can only spend 20 seconds on each slide
The meme has spread from Tokyo to London and across to Europe. It could be the fast food equivalent and the therefore the future of conferences. In a world where A.D.D is rampant, with people wanting desperate to be in constant check of their Crackberries and laptops, "Perchu Kucha" could be the solution.
Influx is wondering if anyone is interested in working with us, to be in or put on a Branding "Pecha Kucha" event, one evening in San Francisco early in 2006? If so, please leave us a comment.
Please include me
This is similar to Open Space Technology ( a consulting world term) that posits that everyone is an expert, and that the best thinking at conferences happen in the halls and during breaks.
Posted by Christine Valenza on 12/12/2005 01:59 AM
This is similar to Open Space Technology ( a consulting world term) that posits that everyone is an expert, and that the best thinking at conferences happen in the halls and during breaks.
Posted by Christine Valenza on 12/12/2005 01:59 AM
mini-conference
Will be great! Will work with you -- I wrote Cheap Chic ("high-low classic" per Wm Norwich, Sept. Vogue), my prefab house in NYTimes Mag April... <br>I'm now doing a little "instant house" project in St. Helena.
Posted by Carol Troy on 12/20/2005 10:22 PM
Will be great! Will work with you -- I wrote Cheap Chic ("high-low classic" per Wm Norwich, Sept. Vogue), my prefab house in NYTimes Mag April... <br>I'm now doing a little "instant house" project in St. Helena.
Posted by Carol Troy on 12/20/2005 10:22 PM
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I would be very interested in working with you/perhaps putting on a branding event - this sounds like an excellent idea.