PechaKucha Night Burlington

04/13/2026

Excited to share that Kathleen Culver from Volume 42, recently had a video released by TEDx.

Kathleen's talk reveals how a technique large corporations use to manage billion-dollar risks can also handle life’s uncertainties— once streamlined for everyday use. She’ll share this simple yet powerful technique that anyone can adopt, illustrated by a very personal family story. Expect a fresh perspective for taming life’s worries and navigating its uncertainties.

Kathleen Culver is an educator, entrepreneur, and former tech professional who spent 35 years turning complicated ideas into practical successes at Bell Labs and Nokia.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at

Kathleen's talk reveals how a technique large corporations use to manage billion-dollar risks can also handle life’s uncertainties— once streamlined for ever...

03/27/2026

We’re pleased to share that PechaKucha Night Burlington Vol. 42 is now available to view online, thanks to our partners at Media Factory.
Watch the full program: https://lnkd.in/e_kQbEan

The broadcast will also premiere on the Media Factory LEARN Channel on Thursday, April 9 at 8:00 PM (Comcast 1094; Burlington Telecom 16 & 216), with additional airtimes to be announced. The program will be available on Media Factory’s OTT and mobile apps—including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, and Android—and distributed statewide via the Vermont Media Exchange.

PechaKucha Night Burlington continues to highlight the creativity, expertise, and personal stories of voices across our community. Special thanks to our Volume 42 presenters: Peter Burns, Kathleen Culver, Jessica Doyle, Joel Gardner, Gordon Glover, Roger Jones, Marina M. McCoy, Amy Payne, Todd Rawlings, and Steven Tanzi.

Interested in presenting at a future event?
Apply or share with someone who should: https://lnkd.in/eKqfahAX
Interested in supporting the series behind the scenes? We’re always looking for community members to join our organizing committee: https://lnkd.in/eY-4NbJQ

All 2026 event dates are now announced and tickets are available.

PechaKucha Night Burlington (or “PKN Burlington”) is a visual storytelling event that celebrates the creative power and diversity of our community here in Bu...

03/23/2026

PechaKucha is a visual storytelling event that brings together voices from across our community to share ideas, projects, research, and personal stories in a concise and engaging format. Each presenter speaks for 6 minutes and 40 seconds, using 20 images that advance automatically every 20 seconds.

Our goal with every volume is to curate a lineup that reflects the diversity of perspectives, disciplines, and experiences that make Burlington and the broader Vermont community so dynamic. Whether your work is in the arts, sciences, education, business, or community leadership, we encourage you to consider applying.

Presenting at PechaKucha Night offers a unique opportunity to refine your message, reach a broad and engaged audience, and connect with others who are passionate about ideas and storytelling.

Applications are now open:
https://pknburlington.com/apply-to-present/

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

🎤 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Volume 42 | PechaKucha Night Burlington on 3.12.2026

What a night of creativity, storytelling, and community. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out, shared the evening with us, and helped make Volume 42 such a memorable one.

💬 We’d love to hear what you thought.
Share your feedback at https://forms.gle/3Rq5ha2hyZ6MSsYV8 You can stay anonymous, or include your email to be entered to win two free tickets to our next event — Volume 43 on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Some of the notes we’ve already received made our day:

“I LOVE PECHAKUCHA!!!! What a great time and experience this was… so organized, professional, and FUN.”
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“Thank you for such an authentic, uplifting evening of joy and creativity — just when we need it the most.”
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Your feedback helps us keep PechaKucha Night Burlington vibrant, welcoming, and inspiring for everyone. We can’t wait to see you again in June. ✨

03/06/2026

02/11/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening of visual storytelling that celebrates the creative power and diversity of our community here in Burlington, across Vermont, and beyond.

Volume 42 Presenters:
Peter Burns | My Bespoke Suit
Kathleen Culver | Worries, Risks and a Dog
Jessica Doyle | COOKIE DAY
Gordon Glover | Crash Map
Melissa Humphries | Capsizing Happens!
Roger Jones | Drawing Your Life
Marina M. McCoy | Mini Magic Moments
Amy Payne | Make the Revolution Irresistible
Todd Rawlings | Captain Kangaroo, Ping Pong Balls, and Me
Steven Tanzi | You Should Make a Website

Schedule:
✨ 6:00 PM | Lobby Doors Open + Cash Bar by Foam Brewers
✨ 6:30 PM | Theatre Doors Open
✨ 7:00 PM | Presenters Begin
✨ 15-Minute Intermission
✨ Approx. 8:15 PM | Presenters Continue

This community-driven event is made possible by our generous sponsor Mascoma Bank, with support from The BTV Media Factory, Seven Days, and the amazing PechaKucha Burlington Planning Committee.

Let’s come together to celebrate creativity and storytelling—see you at Main Street Landing

— With love,
The PKN Burlington Crew
📧 [email protected]

12/29/2025

PechaKucha Night Burlington exists because of community.

For many years, this event has been supported in countless ways—by showing up, spreading the word, taking the stage, nominating a presenter, volunteering time and talent, and making donations. Every form of support has helped shape a space where creativity, curiosity, and connection can thrive, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of that journey.

As we look ahead to 2026, we want to extend heartfelt thanks to our volunteer planning committee — tag names — and to our partners at The Media Factory, Seven Days, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, and Foam Brewers, whose collaboration helps make each event possible.

We also offer special thanks to Mascoma Bank for their continued investment in our mission. Their generous support helps sustain this fully volunteer-led program and ensures we can continue amplifying local voices and bringing our community together through storytelling.

Thank you to our community and partners for believing in what’s possible. We’re excited for what’s ahead.v

12/19/2025

✨ Volume 42 Presenter Emails Are Out! ✨

We’ve officially sent 10 emails to community members who applied to be our Volume 42 PechaKucha Night Burlington speakers 🎤

Each presenter brings a unique story, perspective, and creative spark—and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next.

📍 Volume 42 at Main Street Landing
🗓️ March 12, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://sevendaystickets.ticketsauce.com/e/pechakucha-night-burlington-volume-42

We have more great news for 2026 to be announced soon!

10/16/2025

Thank you so much to the community members who attended Volume 41 | PechaKucha Night Burlington on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Main Street Landing. We hope you enjoyed the wonderful presentations.

10/12/2025

🎤 Thank you to those of you that could join us at Volume 41 | PechaKucha Night Burlington on 10.9.2025

💬 We’d love to hear what you thought!
Share your feedback with us here: https://forms.gle/bgT9nNrQ3o2STBT87

🗳️ You can stay anonymous, or include your email to be entered to win two free tickets to our next event — Volume 42 on Thursday, March 12, 2026!

Thanks for helping us keep PechaKucha vibrant and inspiring. 💡