PechaKucha Night Austin #41 @ Austin History

Thursday, May 7, 2026 AN incredible night of creative storytelling featuring leading Austin-based architects, designers, musicians, writers, and artists at the Austin History Center, the local history archive of the Austin Public Library. PechaKucha, which roughly translates to “chit-chat” in Japanese, is a creative speaking event that originated in Tokyo in 2003. The unique format, a kind of speed-dating version of a TED Talk, invites 10 guest speakers to each develop a presentation on a creative topic within the strict parameters of 20 slides (image slots) and 20 seconds per slide. The slides are set on a timer beyond the presenters' control, so the cumulative effect of 10 short presentations, just over six minutes each, leads to a fast-and-furious evening of entertainment and creative inspiration. PechaKucha 41 was presented in collaboration with The Austin History Center Association, Design Austin , Pentagram Partner DJ Stout and Purpose Worldwide partner Lana McGilvray. PechaKucha Austin 41 Lineup Jennifer Chenoweth–AHC Manager Stephanie and Ryan Lemmo–Architects Ian Searcy–Editorial Designer Will van Overbeek–Photographer Michael Barnes–Historian Emily Schexnayder–Entrepreneur Alan Lazarus–Restaurateur Angelique Ferrao–Painter Jim Franklin–Poster Artist Miles Zuniga–Musician Thanks to Industry Print, Pentagram, Purpose Worldwide, Austin Beerworks, Michelob Ultra