Qualifying Round 4
Amsterdam, February 9 2026
WELCOME TO SLIDE SLAM:
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP of powerpoint karaoke
Come witness the ultimate presentation competition, where seven seasoned presenters and one audience wildcard will attempt to persuasively present a PowerPoint deck, sight unseen, centered on a topic selected by the audience.
Will there be moments of struggle? Inevitably.
Will there be laughter? Absolutely.
> 1 topic <
> 8 slides <
> 7 minutes <
Totally improvised
Slide Slam: The World Championship of PowerPoint Karaoke
Qualifying Round 4, Amsterdam February 9 2026
Hosts
Nathan de Groot
Moderator, Facilitator, Improvisor, PowerPoint Karaoke Evangelist
Minna Taylor
Applied PLAY theorist, Storyteller, Author, Delightful Weirdo
Contestants
Pranav Joy
Providing information security during the day, battling emotional insecurity on stage at night.
Rebecca Kingston
Manideep Mamindlapally
Chris Spence
Angus Pere
“Angus, like the beef”, A cowboy working on becoming a beefman, Sporting the thickest moustache in the comedy scene.
Anam Naqvi
jury
Brian Fitzgerald
Former Slide Slam Contestant, Storyteller, Improviser.
Pauline Vos
Quick details and FAQ
Location: Boom Chicago, Amsterdam
Date: February 9th, 2026
Language: English
Does karaoke mean singing is involved?
No, not necessarily. Contestants will give improvised presentations instead.
Can I still join?
Yes, as long as there are tickets, please join us. If you like to be a contestant, it is good to know we offer a wild card for someone in the audience to join as a contestant.
Are you still open to sponsors?
We are open to cooperation of any kind.
How can I contact you?
Please use the form below to share your ideas or ask your question. Minna and Nathan are happy to answer you.