Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 13, June 6, 2012, at the Heritage Amphitheatre at Hawrelak Park. PKN13 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. via TIX on the Square; charge by phone at 780.420.1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.

More than 135 presentations have been given at Edmonton Pecha Kucha Nights to-date on wide-ranging topics, from the history of bread making to showing nature’s naughty bits and everything in between. A first for NextGen, PKN13 will be held outdoors, rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared for the elements. A bright, massive LED screen, provided by Allstar Show Industries, makes presentations before nightfall possible. Music provided by Justin Foosh (All Out DJs).

Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chitchat” in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gives a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. Conceived as a venue through which young designers could meet, show their work, exchange ideas, and network, the format keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.

Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m.; with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students (with i.d.) and $12 for adults and go on sale May 4, 2012, at TIX on the Square.

Join the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #PKN13.

For more information on presenting at PKN 13, visit http://www.edmontonnextgen.ca/2012/04/pecha-kucha-night-13-call-for-presenter-applications/.

Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (MT)

Join Edmonton’s NextGen for its second time in the Edmonton Pride Parade on Saturday, June 9, 2012. We’re thrilled to participate in one of the best parties of the summer and celebrate Edmonton as a diverse and welcoming community for the next generation.

First 50 to register receive a limited edition NextGen t-shirt to wear during the event. Register today at http://nextgeninprideparade2012.eventbrite.com/.

Parade Staging will be between 11:00 am and 11:30 am on 108 Street between Jasper Avenue and 102 Avenue.  Upon arrival, please find someone in a NextGen t-shirt to check-in and sign a waiver.  Please be on time so that we can get lined up.

The Parade route starts on 108 Street and 102 Avenue and travels east on 102 Avenue to 99 Street. The parade will take up both lanes of 102 Avenue.

After the Parade all participants are encouraged to gather with us at Churchill Square to continue the festivities. Celebration on the Square includes the main stage, beer gardens, business and community information booths, merchandise and food vendors, and various forms of entertainment.

For more information on the Edmonton Pride Festival, visit http://edmontonpride.ca.

Here’s a gallery of great pictures of NextGen at Pride in 2011.

The purpose of this year’s survey was to gain feedback from the community on NextGen’s mission and vision. Information collected from the survey responses was used at strategic planning session held on March 30, 2012 to guide discussion around the future work, projects and events of the NextGen Committee.

Review a summary of survey the results..

For a copy of the full survey report, please email nextgen@edmonton.ca.

Edmonton’s NextGen and interVivos present CANDI{DATE}, a speed-dating inspired forum connecting  voters with 2012 Provincial Election candidates, April 17, 2012 at The Common (9910 – 109 Street) in downtown Edmonton.

In 10 minute sessions, small groups of voters will sit down for mini-dates with candidates from across the spectrum of federal political parties. This face-time with candidates allows voters the opportunity to ask questions on issues that impact their decision to make Edmonton the city they choose to live, work, learn and play in for future years.

“CANDI{DATE} provides a space for Edmonton’s next generation to cut through the political spin and directly connect with candidates on a personal basis to hear their ideas and perspectives. Voters will have the opportunity to speak to candidates face-to-face and ask questions about the issues that really matter to them. It’s time for Edmontonians to get engaged and see what provincial election candidates propose,” says Yuk-Sing Cheng, Edmonton’s NextGen Volunteer and ENGAGE Co-Chair.

Confirmed CANDI{DATE} attendees include:

• Akash Khokhar (Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Centre)
• Barb de Groot (Wildrose, Edmonton-Centre)
• Laurie Blakeman (Liberal, Edmonton-Centre)
• Nadine Bailey (NDP, Edmonton-Centre)
• Cameron McCormick (Alberta Party, Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood)
• Len Bracko (Senate – Independent)
• William Exelby (Senate – Independent)
• David Fletcher (Senate – Independent)
• Elizabeth Johannson (Senate – Evergreen)
• Ian Urquhart (Senate – Independent)

CANDI{DATE} is one event in the Edmonton’s NextGen ENGAGE series. ENGAGE gathers Edmontonians interested in sharing ideas about the future of the city we call home.

For more information on the 2012 Alberta provincial election, visit http://www.elections.ab.ca/Public%20Website/index.htm .

For more information and to RSVP for CANDI{DATE}, visit http://candidate.eventbrite.com/.

Instead of a ticket or event fee, we’re asking attendees to bring, if possible, a small donation of new and unused toiletries to the event, which will be donated to YESS – Edmonton’s Youth Emergency Shelter Society.

CANDI{DATE} is brought to you by Edmonton’s NextGen and interVivos, with special thanks to our venue sponsor, The Common.

MEÆT 2.0: Gourmet Pizza Edition

When: Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 pm
Where: Hawkeye’s Too Restaurant, 10048 102 Street

NextGen’s Engage Working Group is currently accepting applications for the next MEÆT event.

We encourage all artists, thinkers, and organizations at any stage in their careers to apply. MEÆT funding has been known to fund both practical and unusual endeavors – from urban gardens to mobile party vans, public sculpture to performances.

Unlike conventional grant programs, individuals receive funding immediately and therefore MEÆT is designed to provide seed money or the much-needed cash infusion to make some critical thing happen now.

MEÆT is designed to bring us together for a meal and together fund home-grown projects. Make it local, forward-thinking, and sustainable.

For more information, to RSVP to attend, and to download an application form, visit http://meaet.com/proposals/.

Edmonton’s NextGen is proud to partner with Alliance Films on a special presentation of Bully, April 2, 2012. We’re giving away 5 double passes to tonight’s screening on our Facebook page.

Directed by Sundance and Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Lee Hirsch, The Bully Project is a beautifully cinematic, character-driven documentary. At its heart are those with huge stakes in this issue whose stories each represent a different facet of America’s bullying crisis.

The Bully Project follows five kids and families over the course of a school year.

Stories include two families who have lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. With an intimate glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafeterias and principals’ offices, the film offers insight into the often cruel world of the lives of bullied children.

For more information, visit http://bullymovie.ca/.

As teachers, administrators, kids and parents struggle to find answers, The Bully Project examines the dire consequences of bullying through the testimony of strong and courageous youth. Through the power of their stories, the film aims to be a catalyst for change in the way we deal with bullying as parents, teachers, children and society as a whole.

Watch the trailer: http://youtu.be/ZYFWUKWl8S0 | Stay tuned for additional Edmonton screening dates!

Additional bullying resources:

http://org.kidshelpphone.ca/en/

http://www.bullyfreealberta.ca/

Are you looking for an opportunity to present your ideas to an audience of more than 500 engaged and creative young people? Edmonton’s NextGen is currently accepting presentation submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 13, tentatively scheduled for late May / early June. More than 135 presentations have been given at Edmonton Pecha Kucha Nights to date on wide-reaching topics, from professional online gaming to in vitro meat and everything in between.

Deadline for submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 13 is May 1, 2012.

WHAT IS PECHA KUCHA NIGHT?

Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chitchat” in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gave a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. These constraints challenged presenters to clarify their ideas and match each thought with the perfect image.

Pecha Kucha Nights are held by a global community of 501 cities. Pecha Kucha has been described as a grown-up “show and tell” with a diverse range of presentation topics, reflecting the unique nature of each presenting city. Edmonton’s NextGen was the first to host Pecha Kucha Night in Western Canada and regularly enjoys sold-out events, ranging from 500 – 650 audience members.

10 STEPS TO A GREAT PRESENTATION

1. Choose an original and engaging topic that you are passionate about. Self-promotion is out & creative ideas are in. Our audiences respond well to passionate people speaking on concepts & ideas rather than selling a product, experience or point of view.
2. You only have 20 images, so choose them wisely. Don’t worry about a title slide; we take care of that for you with a PKN 13 intro slide that includes your name & presentation title.
3. If possible, create your images to be in landscape orientation to maximize the use of the screen.
4. Reference your images! If they are your own images, even better.
5. Resize your images to 1024px by 768px.
6. It’s best to AVOID clip art, text, and combining more than two images on one slide.
7. Match words & images. You only have 20 seconds per image and the presentation automatically moves on to the next image. Choose your words wisely!
8. Keep it casual and conversational – there is no lectern.
9. Watch Travis Sheridan’s presentation about how to give a good Pecha Kucha presentation.
10. Keep in mind that Pecha Kucha presentations are about ideas and those ideas allow the audience to learn, expand their perspectives, and leave the night with something new on their mind.

HOW DO I SUBMIT A PRESENTATION APPLICATION

1. Let us know you are interested by emailing edmnextgen@gmail.com with your full name, title (i.e. architect, designer, student, teacher, activist, etc.), and some background on what you want to talk about.
2. Next, read the 10 tips to make a great presentation listed above, before creating your presentation.
3. Write a 500 word summary statement. This gives us the best idea of what you’ll be speaking to at Pecha Kucha. Even better, include 3 points you hope audiences will walk away thinking about.
4. Choose a minimum of 5 images to a maximum of 20 images that match exactly what want to share, put them all in a ZIP folder or other compressed file format.
5. Next, submit your presentation by email to edmnextgen@gmail.com and include its title and a summary.
6. Deadline to submit an application is May 1, 2012.

RESOURCES

Frequently asked questions about Pecha Kucha Nights

Pecha Kucha Daily Blog

We look forward to receiving your submission for PKN 13!

Edmonton’s NextGen would like to thank all of our hard-working volunteers! They truly make NextGen a hub for connecting people, places, community and ideas.

2011/2012 Volunteers

*Our sincere apologies if we have missed anyone off this list. If your name is missing and you would like to be included, please email nextgen@edmonton.ca.And the dedicated members of the NextGen Committee (updated profiles coming soon!)

In celebration of our volunteers, we’re thrilled to partner with Volunteer Alberta on its upcoming Volunteer Fair.

11 AM – 4 PM | Saturday, April 14

West Edmonton Mall | Centre Stage – Level One, Phase One

The purpose of this survey is to gain feedback from the community on NextGen’s mission and vision. The information collected will be used to help guide the future work, projects and events of the NextGen Committee.

The survey deadline has been extended until March 28th at 4:00 p.m.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NextGenSurvey2012

The survey will take about 7-10 minutes to complete.

Please note: Your answers will remain confidential. The results of this study will be presented only in group format – findings will be summarized in a report and no single person will be identifiable.

If you experience difficulties while you are completing this online survey, please contact the NextGen Coordinator at nextgen@edmonton.ca or (780) 496-4889.

Edmonton’s NextGen hosts its second monthly social on April 5, 2012, at The Artery (9535 Jasper Ave). Presented by Jam Union, the Art House Party and NextGen Social features collaborative performances by F&M, Mae Anderson, and Martin Johann Kloppers a.k.a “The Cellotaur”.

In addition to musical performances, the Art House Party and NextGen Social includes a silent art auction to benefit the Youth Emergency Shelter Society, featuring art from Randee Armstrong, Kevin Green, Malorie Shmyr, Darren Bolz, and Chantel Fortin. These artists will also be performing interactive art installations throughout the evening.

Since 2007, Edmonton’s Jam Union podcast has connected people to some of the best local music, arts and current events in the City of Champions. Through blogging and social media, Jam Union is a creative community of artists, performers and activists. For more information, visit www.jamunion.net

Doors for the April Art House Party and NextGen Social open at 7:00 p.m., with performances beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door / $8 in advance from YEG Live and Blackbyrd Myoosic (10442-82 Avenue.) This is an 18+ event, no minors.

Purchase your tickets on-line at http://yeglive.ca/events/f-m/apr-5-2012/artery.

On Thursday March 1st, NextGen hosts our first monthly social event at the Artery on Jasper Avenue featuring Mitchmatic, Sugar Glider, and Jill Pollock.  Tickets are $20 at the door, 9535 Jasper Avenue.

At 7pm the night starts off with a silent art auction to benefit the Youth Emergency Shelter Society and 25% of all ticket proceeds will be donated as well.  Show starts at 8pm and the midnight dance party will be curated by DJ Owl and Jenny Grey.  Stay tuned to Jam Union for more information.

Advance tickets available: http://yeglive.ca/events/mitchmatic/mar-1-2012/artery

Dear Edmonton,

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…”

We’re proud to present the Love Letters to Edmonton writing contest.

Click here or on the image above to share your love letter to #yeg with us!

Contest is open now to March 14^th and multiple entries per person are encouraged.

Click here for official contest rules and regulations: Rules and regs – love letters

Prizes:

1^st: City of Edmonton attraction passes and  a copy of the book “For the Love of Cities” by Peter Kageyama (value over $100)

2^nd: Chocolates from Kerstin’s Chocolates (value of $50)

3^rd: Three runner-up prizes of cool NextGen Swag

We look forward to reading your love letters & sharing the winning entries with all of our readers!

UPDATE: Visit the Edmonton Journal to watch all of the presentations from Pecha Kucha Night 12! We send a huge thank you to the Edmonton Journal, Ryan Jackson, and Kerry Powell for making this possible.

And a huge thank you to our sponsors: The City of Edmonton, Capital Power Corporation and Graphos.

Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 12, February 2, 212, at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre (8712 109 Street).

Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m.; with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at TIX on the Square; charge by phone at 780.420.1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.

Join the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #PKN12.

PKN12 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture.

A first for Pecha Kucha Nights in Edmonton, PKN12 features live music from Kevin Marsh and Jill Roszell.

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6:30 PM Doors, 7:30 PM Presentations | January 26 | PECHA KUCHA: METROPOLIS

Pecha Kucha Nights have become one of Edmonton’s NextGen’s most popular and enduring public events. Japanese for the phrase “the sound of chitchat”, Pecha Kucha Nights feature presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture.  At METROPOLIS, the public is invited to attend Pecha Kucha: Metropolis featuring “best of” presentations from the past 11 installments of the event plus fresh ideas.

Featuring Presentations from:

8:30 AM | January 27 | SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKFAST #13 

Edmonton’s NextGen is pleased to partner with SMBYEG as Food Sponsor of Social Media Breakfast #13, taking place right next door to METROPOLIS at the CBC Centre Stage, 10062-102 Avenue.  The Edmonton Social Media Breakfast (SMBYEG) is pleased to announce Walter Schwabe (@fusedlogic) as this month’s guest speaker.

The Awesomeness of SocialTV

Understanding the digital behaviors of today’s online audiences can help businesses accomplish their objectives far better today than in the original static Web eco-system.  Walter Schwabe, Chief Evolution Officer of fusedlogic inc., and Executive Producer of fusedlogicTV will define and discuss the impact of digital behaviors such as, “social viewing” now associated with traditional television programming and how it’s changing the industry as a whole.  Further, he’ll demonstrate how the entertainment industry has effectively integrated into the social eco-system, while discussing the impact of social viewing data which is affecting entertainment expenditures.

Overall, Walter’s talk on SocialTV will look to reveal interesting behavioral patterns associated with this evolving space for your viewing, tweeting and blogging pleasure. Register for Social Media Breakfast #13 at http://www.amiando.com/smbyeg13.html

6:30 PM| January 27 | MEÆT 1.5

A project of Edmonton’s NextGen ENGAGE, producers of the popular DIYalouge forums, MEÆT1.5 brings local creatives and new philanthropists together for an evening of short proposals followed by a shared meal. At the end of the meal, all diners vote on which proposal receives the pot of funds to move forward with their project: immediate funding for awesome ideas! Presenters and diners are encouraged to register in advance at www.meaet.com; a minimum donation of $10 for dinners is suggested.

MEÆT1.5 is supported by JCI Edmonton. JCI Edmonton is dedicated to the development of opportunities that empower young Edmontonians to create positive change. Founded in 1929, JCI Edmonton encourages young professionals to Be Better and is part of a global movement with more than 200,000 members, creating positive change in the communities they call home.

January 28 | WINTER WONDERS

Visitors are encouraged to explore their creative sides with a number of interactive activities, events include:

• interVivos presents A Minute to Win It | Ongoing
• Break dance jam | 1 PM – 4 PM
• Open hoop / spinning jam | 4 PM – 6 PM
• artsScene presents an evening of creativity | 6 PM – 10 PM
  • Modern dance, improv and comedy performances
• Fire spinning performance | 10 PM – 10:30 PM

Winter Wonders is made possible through the support of artsScene Edmonton and interVivos. artsScene Edmonton is a volunteer-driven non-profit initiative that brings together young creative and business professionals (ages 18 – 40) through the arts to grow Edmonton’s creative community. artsScene is a national initiative from Business for the Arts. The interVivos Mentorship Society of Alberta (interVivos) provides a welcoming, respectful forum to openly discuss issues that affect our community, province and country’s current and future social, political and economic well-being.

11 AM – 4 PM | January 28 | SNOW SCULPTURE COMPETITION

M.A.D.E, Media Art and Design Edmonton hosts a Snow Sculpture competition in the East Gardens of Sir Winston Churchill Square. Teams can register at www.madeinedmonton.org.

A maximum of 8 teams of 2-3 people will compete to create snow furniture. Each team is provided 4 blocks of snow, sized at 0.5 cubic meters. Teams are required to bring their own hand tools and water to shape and fasten snow furniture. Powered tools are not allowed for this competition.

M.A.D.E , Media, Art, Design Exposed in Edmonton, is a young, volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization that is actively working to bring out the best in Edmonton’s design community, with a focus on the fields of architecture, graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture, interior design, fine art, and film. The Snow Sculpture Competition is a natural extension of M.A.D.E’s popular street furniture collaboration with the Works Art & Design Festival which recently celebrated its 10^th anniversary!

12 PM – 9 PM | January 29 | THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG

Old Ugly curates The Tip Of The Iceberg: featuring half hour sets from twelve of Edmonton’s most sought after independent music acts! Acts include: Jom Comyn, Camembert, Krang, Viking Fell, Brazilian Money, Jessica Jalbert, Field & Stream, Mitchmatic, Scenic Route To Alaska, Jeff Stuart & The Hearts, Liam Trimble, and 100 Mile House.

Old Ugly Recording Company is a collective of artists dedicated to creating and preserving an Edmonton musical aesthetic for audiences of all ages.

METROPOLIS is a celebration if Edmonton’s dynamic winter culture, featuring four pavilions designed by an international roster of architects and programming from a variety of community and corporate partners. Tents are fully heated. For more information, visit www.metropolisedmonton.ca.

Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 12, February 2, 2012, at Metro Cinema at The Garneau (8712 – 109 Street). PKN12 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture. Tickets go on sale on Monday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. via TIX on the Square; charge by phone at 780.420.1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.

More than 125 presentations have been given at Edmonton Pecha Kucha Nights to-date on wide ranging topics, from professional online gaming to in vitro meat and everything in between. In 2011, Pecha Kucha Global recognized the poster design and accompanying production video from PKNX as one of the Top 20 Pecha Kucha Moments of 2011, thanks in large part to the talented creative efforts of Graphos, a PKN corporate sponsor and Capital Power Corporation, our ongoing sponsor for PKNs.

Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chitchat” in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gives a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. Conceived as a venue through which young designers could meet, show their work, exchange ideas, and network, the format keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.

A first for Pecha Kucha Nights in Edmonton, PKN12 features live music from Kevin Marsh and Jill Roszell.

Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m.; with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for students and $11 for adults, plus services charges, and go on sale January 9, 2012, at TIX on the Square.

Our spiffy Pecha Kucha Night 12 poster, designed by the team at Graphos, is available as a FREE download for your desktop, iPad, and iPhone: http://graphos.ca/pechakucha-wallpapers.asp. Thanks for helping us spread the word about PKN12!

After a succesful pilot project in August, Edmonton’s NextGen presents MEÆT1.0 – MICRO-FUNDING TOGETHER, November 26, 2011, 6:30 PM at Latitude 53.

A project of ENGAGE, producers of the popular DIYalouge forums,  MEÆT brings local creatives and new philanthropists together for an evening of short proposals followed by a shared meal. At the end of the meal, all diners vote on which proposal receives the pot of funds to move forward with their project: immediate funding for awesome ideas! MEÆT1.0 is hosted by Nate Box of Elm Café.  For more information onMEÆT and to register, visit www.meaet.com.

“MEÆT 1.0 brings us together for a meal and to fund home-grown projects. By getting together and pooling our wealth we can avoid bureaucracy, get right down to the meat of an idea and make it happen. We look forward to continuing the momentum from the discussions we had with participants of DIYalouge last week,” says Carol Neuman, Engage Working Group Co-Chair.

Edmonton NextGen is looking for MEÆTing participants – limited space is available:

1.       Presenters: Apply to have a project funded, present your project & come enjoy dinner;

2.       Diners: Come enjoy dinner, experience the presentations, vote for your favorite, and donate $10 to fund something awesome.

Twenty-nine (29) spots are remaining; register as a Presenter or Diner at www.meaet.com.

Read on for a reflection from Toscha Turner, NextGen Volunteer, on her
experience planning and hosting MEÆT 0.5…

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Are you looking for an opportunity to present your ideas to an audience of more than 500 engaged and creative young people? Edmonton’s NextGen is currently accepting presentation submissions for Pecha Kucha Night 12, to be held on February 2, at Metro Cinema at The Garneau (8712 – 109 Street). More than 125 presentations have been given at Edmonton Pecha Kucha Nights to date on wide-reaching topics, from professional online gaming to in vitro meat and everything in between.

Deadline for submissions is December 16, 2011

What is a Pecha Kucha Night?

Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chitchat” in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gave a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. These constraints challenged presenters to clarify their ideas and match each thought with the perfect image.

Since then, Pecha Kucha Nights are held by a global community of almost 450 cities and the presentations have become just as diverse. Pecha Kucha is a grown-up “show and tell”. Next Gen was the first to host Pecha Kucha Night in Western Canada. The event usually sells out to an audience of 500-650.

10 tips to make a great presentation

1. Choose an original and engaging topic that you are passionate about
2. Your audience will like your presentation more if it’s not self-promoting – think of giving the audience a glimpse into your topic not tugging them into it
3. You only have 20 images, so choose them wisely – we will create an introductory image that includes your name and presentation title
4. You only have 20 seconds per image, so choose your words wisely
5. Create your images to be 1024px by 768px
6. If possible, create your images to be in landscape orientation to maximize the use of the screen
7. Reference your images, if they are not yours
8. AVOID clip art, text, and combining more than two images on one slide
9. Keep it casual and conversational – there is no lectern
10. Watch Travis Sheridan’s presentation about how to give a good Pecha Kucha presentation

Keep in mind that Pecha Kucha presentations are about ideas and those ideas allow the audience to learn, expand their perspectives, and leave the night with something new on their mind.

How do I submit a presentation?

1. Let us know you are interested by emailing edmnextgen @ gmail.com with your full name, title (i.e. architect, designer, student, teacher, activist, etc.), and some background on what you want to talk about.

2. Next, read the 10 tips to make a great presentation listed above, before creating your presentation. Choose 20 images that match exactly what want to share and convert them info JPEGs (size: 1024px by 768px) using the following naming format to ensure your slides are displayed in the correct order: NG01.jpg, NG02.jpg, NG03.jpg … NG20.jpg. Please substitute “NG” with your initials. Then, put them all in a ZIP folder or other compressed file format.

3. Next, submit your presentation by email to edmnextgen @ gmail.com and include its title and a summary (<250 words).

Deadline is Friday, December 16, 2011.

What happens next?

A panel of NextGen volunteers will review all submitted presentations. Often there are more presentations submitted than we have room for in the program, so unfortunately not all can be selected.  As we wish to keep broadening the PKN presenter community, we will give first-time presenters the opportunity to experience it over those who have presented in the past.

We will let you know by Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

If your presentation is selected, we may offer suggestions to refine your presentation and images. You can then choose to make final changes and submit your updated presentation by Friday, January 20, 2012.

We will host a presenter orientation prior to PKN 12, where you will have the opportunity to ensure your images are in the right order, to learn some tips on presenting successfully, and, of course, to ask questions.

Resources:

• Frequently asked questions about Pecha Kucha Nights
• Pecha Kucha Daily Blog

We look forward to receiving your submission for PKN 12!

Ever dream about…

Creative freelancing as a career?

Launching an online life-style magazine?

Combining technology and the arts?

Taking the plunge to put an idea into action?

After a successful pilot event in June, Edmonton’s NextGen presents DIYalogue 2.0, a cultural mix-and-mingle in the style of NextGen’s popular Candi{date} series, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Yellowhead Brewery, 10229-105 Street.

Looking for a collaborative space to share ideas and gain advice on launching them into action? DIYalogue connects Edmonton’s established cultural entrepreneurs with emerging young creatives in 20 minute one-on-one mentorship mini-dates. DIYalogue explores the potential for individual success in the creative industries through unique partnerships and community support.

Confirmed speed mentors include:

•        The Royal Bison - http://www.royalbison.ca/
•        City and Dale - http://cityanddale.com/
•        YEG Live - http://yeglive.ca/
•        Fish Griwkowsky - http://twitter.com/#!/fisheyefoto
•        Unknown Studio - http://theunknownstudio.ca/
•        Operation Fruit Rescue - http://operationfruitrescue.org/
•        Brian Webb Dance Company - http://www.bwdc.ca/
•        Edmonton Folk Music Festival - http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/

Participants of DIYalogue 2.0 are encouraged to use the event as an opportunity to percolate ideas to present at the upcoming MEAET 1.0, November 26, 2011. MEAET 1.0 is an opportunity for young creatives to apply for micro-funding for new ideas in a relaxed community dinner setting.

For more information and to register for DIYalogue, visit http://diyalogue2-efbevent.eventbrite.com .

We’re hosting a photo contest!

What do you love about Edmonton? The River Valley? The Legislature? Rexall Place? Or something unique to your neighbouhood. Share the picture that best captures your love of Edmonton for a chance to win an Apple iPad 2 (approx $550 in value).

Upload your favourite photo to the NextGen Flickr Photo Contest Group and you could win.

Prizes
• 1 Grand Prize: Apple iPad 2 (approx $550 in value)
• 4 Draw Prizes: Local restaurant/business gift certificates worth $50 each. All participants are eligible for random drawing on these prizes.

Timeline
• October 21, 2011 @ 12:00am: Contestant photo submission begins!
• November 15, 2011 @ 11:59pm: Contestant photo submission closes.
• November 16, 2011 Finalists chosen by NextGen
• November 17, 2011 @ 12:00am: Finalists announced and voting begins
• November 20, 2001 @ 11:59pm: Voting closes
• November 26, 2011 Grand prize winner announced

Click here to view group where photo entries need to be uploaded to.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Contest is open to legal residents of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, age 18 or older. Entries must be received between 12:01 AM on October 21/11 and 11:59 PM on November 15/11. Void where prohibited by law. Maximum 10 photos per entrant. Skill testing question required. One grand prize chosen by public votes with four random draw winners. Submissions become the property of NextGen once submitted. Official rules (they’re a bit long ) are available here: Official Rules (PDF).

Please note, if your photo has an identifiable person or people in it you will be required to fill out a photo consent  form which can be found here.

The original signed photo consent form can be sent via mail to: NextGen Initiative, City of Edmonton, 8th Floor CN Tower, 10004-104 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 or can be dropped off in person to the 11th Floor CN Tower, 10004-104 Ave from Mon-Fri between 8:30-4:30pm.

Read our Annual Report for 2010 which highlights many of our events and projects. We presented the report to the Corporate Leadership Team at the City of Edmonton on June 30, 2011.

Thank you to Incite for designing the report! And thanks to all our members and volunteers who have devoted many hours into making NextGen’s projects and events a success!

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Time flies! In a city with so much happening and so much promise it’s easy to lose track of time to take stock of what’s going on. As it’s been nearly a year since Edmonton NextGen’s successful Candi{date} election gatherings it’s now time for an update.

Up{date} 2011 brings together city councillors and key civic leaders in a speed dating style format for you to directly ask how their visions for Edmonton’s future are coming to life a year since the election. It’s your chance to:

• Ask questions
• Offer opinions
• Learn about Edmonton’s growth
• Spark debate

First introduced in the 2010 municipal election, Candi{date} is a made-in-Edmonton NextGen event that connects Next Gen voters to election candidates. Candi{date} is a casual, informal and fun way for voters to meet candidates, find out who they are and what they stand for, and to ask the questions that matter to them.

So get thinking, organize your thoughts and come out for an Up{date}!

• Where – Art Gallery of Alberta
• When – Wednesday, October 5^th, 7pm-9pm
• Who – City Councillors, Civic Leaders

Check out pictures from previous Candi{date} events in our gallery

Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 11, September 14, at the Myer Horowitz Theatre (8900 114 Street) at the University of Alberta.

Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m.; with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at TIX on the Square; charge by phone at 780.420.1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.

Join the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #PKN11.

PKN11 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture.

PKN11 also features music by DJ Blue Jay and a visual art showcase presented by the 3rd Annual Edmonton Timeraiser.

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Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 11, September 14, at the Myer Horowitz Theatre (8900 114 Street) at the University of Alberta. PKN11 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture.

More than 110 presentations have been given at Edmonton Pecha Kucha Nights to date on wide reaching topics, from botanical walls to winter city living and everything in between. Pecha Kucha Night 11 is presented in partnership with the University of Alberta Alumni Association.

Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chitchat” in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gives a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. Conceived as a venue through which young designers could meet, show their work, exchange ideas, and network, the format keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.

PKN11 features music by DJ Blue Jay and a visual art showcase presented by the 3^rd Annual Edmonton Timeraiser.

Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m., with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for students plus services charges and are on sale now at TIX on the Square (780.420.1757) and the University of Alberta Alumni Association.

Edmonton’s NextGen invites you to submit a presentation for the next Pecha Kucha Night (PKN) in Edmonton held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Myer Horowitz Theatre.

What is a Pecha Kucha Night?

Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chitchat” in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gave a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. These constraints challenged presenters to clarify their ideas and match each thought with the perfect image.Since then, Pecha Kucha Nights are held by a global community of almost 400 cities and the presenters have become just as diverse. Pecha Kucha is a grown-up “show and tell”. The presentations allow the audience to learn, expand their perspectives, and leave the night with something new on their mind. It’s food for thought.

Visit our page within the Pecha Kucha global community. Edmonton’s Next Gen was the first to host Pecha Kucha Night in Western Canada. The event usually sells out to an audience of 450-600.

How do I submit a presentation?

1. Let us know you are interested by emailing edmnextgen @ gmail.com with your full name, title (i.e. architect, designer, student, teacher, activist, etc.), and some background on what you want to talk about.

2. Next, read the tips at the bottom of this page, then create your slides. Once you have the 20 slides ready, convert them to JPEGs (size: 1024px by 768px) using the following naming format to ensure your slides are displayed in the correct order: NG01.jpg, NG02.jpg, NG03.jpg … NG20.jpg. Please substitute “NG” with your initials. Then, put them all in a ZIP folder or other compressed file format.

3. Next, give your presentation a title and write a summary about your presentation (<250 words) or include a few sentences for each slide.

4. Once you’re finished, send us the presentation’s title and summary along with the ZIP folder of your slides to to edmnextgen @ gmail.com no later than Friday, August 12, 2011.

What happens next?

A panel of NextGen volunteers will review all submitted presentations. Often there are more presentations submitted than we have room for in the program, so unfortunately not all can be selected. We will let you know by Wednesday, August 24, 2011.

If your presentation is selected, we may offer suggestions to refine your presentation and slides. You can then choose to make final changes and submit your updated presentation by Wednesday, August 31, 2011.

We will then create a master presentation that has each presenter’s presentation. We will host a presenter orientation prior to PKN 11. At the orientation you will have the opportunity to preview the venue, ensure you slides are in the right order, learn some tips on presenting successfully, and, of course, ask questions. And don’t forget to rehearse before the event.

How can I make a successful presentation?

Pecha Kucha is centered around engaging presentations. As such, there will be no podium. Your mic will be wireless and handheld. We also encourage you to not use notes. Practice your presentation but don’t memorize its every word.

20 seconds is a short and long amount of time. Be sure to allow enough time to say everything you need to, but don’t stall as you wait for the next slide to come up. To keep it flowing and engaging, talk about the next slide if you’re finished with the current slide. You could also tell a story, sing, dance…

Some of the best presentations have images only — impactful images. You can have one image per slide or a few images per slide, but always be mindful of the resolution. Your images will be shown on a big screen. Also, please reference the image if it’s not yours. Incorporate graphics and illustrations if you like, but please avoid clip art. Landscape orientation is preferred in order to maximize the viewable area of the screen.

We suggest you use text sparingly. At some point, you have probably seen presentations with slides full of text. How did they make you feel?

Lastly, Pecha Kucha presentations are about ideas and those ideas allow the audience to learn, expand their perspectives, and leave the night with something new on their mind. It’s food for thought. We are looking for presentations which embody that spirit.

For more tips:

* Read the frequently asked questions about Pecha Kucha

* Watch presentations posted on the Pecha Kucha Daily Blog

* Watch Travis Sheridan’s presentation, Pecha Kucha about Pecha Kucha

We look forward to receiving your submission for PKN 11!