PechaKucha Night Pittsburgh

As a part of Architecture Week 2026, AIA Pittsburgh is once again hosting PechaKucha Night, the ever-popular evening of creative presentations, ideas and conviviality, on Monday, October 6 (Location TBD). The PechaKucha 20×20 presentation format is a slide show of 20 images, each auto-advancing after 20 seconds. It’s non-stop and you have 400 seconds to tell your story, with visuals guiding the way.

PechaKucha was created in Japan in 2003 by renowned architects, Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham. The word “PechaKucha” is Japanese for “chit chat.”

Words. Images. 20 slides x 20 seconds each.

Experience it!

Call for Presenters

We are looking for storytellers to present at this year’s PKN, so please share this opportunity with your networks! We are looking for presenters to share their passion projects, creative pursuits, and deep knowledge using this fast-paced and engaging visual story format.

To be considered as a presenter, please complete the submission form 11:59pm on Thursday, August 20.

Submit Your PechaKucha Proposal

We can accommodate 8-10 talks. If we have more applicants than time allows, we will choose the quality presentations that provide the greatest mix of voices and perspectives.

Don’t wait for the deadline to send us your proposals – we will be assessing applicants on a rolling basis. All chosen presenters will be notified by Friday, August 28 to give you ample time to hone your talk.

Fun times ahead – hope to see you at PechaKucha Night!

Need inspiration?

View the 2023 PechaKucha Presentations Here!

Past PKN Presentation Topics

Scuba Diving / Travel Journal / Dark Skies/ Photography / Drag performances / Community Choir / Highway Systems / Mosaic Murals / Sustainable Art / The Southside Beehive / Cultural Identity / Public Transportation / Tea Ceremonies / Outdoor Recreation / Haunted Houses