Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It’s a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.

For the office dwellers reading this that last bit probably sounds like a blessed relief. People tend to use the opportunity to delve into a particular obsession that’s Any road, it’s a global thing and there’s a Birmingham one that’s coming up to it’s fifth edition.

I’ve just been flicking through the archive of previous presentations (filmed by Mindriot Productions) and particularly enjoyed:

• John Kirriemuir: ‘Goodbye Birmingham’ or ‘What is home’?
• Helga Henry: Fear of public speaking
• Sam Underwood

They’re only short so give em a spin.

Jo Hardy is the organiser, so if you fancy having a go then get in touch with her. Birmingham’s Pecha Kucha has a Twitter account here and a website here.

The next one will be on 20 July. I’m thinking about putting myself forward as a presenter but don’t quite know what I might talk about. I have a feeling it’d probably be about free kicks. Hmm.