BOOM CHICAGO
Amsterdam, APRIL 7 2025
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.
> One topic <
> Ten slides <
> 7 minutes <
Totally improvised
Slide Slam: The World Championship of PowerPoint Karaoke, Amsterdam April 7 2025
Hosts
Minna Taylor
Founder of Energize Your Voice and the author of The Confident Body.
Nathan de Groot
Meeting moderator, trainer, and PowerPoint Karaoke evangelist.
Contestants
Franklin Maduro
Reigning World Champion
Preacher, teacher, and dangeroulsy clever presenter.
Pieter van dijk
Amsterdam Qualifying Winner
Sustainability consultant, creative weirdo, deadline junkie
Paul Dwyer
London Wildcard Winner
Headmaster of an all-girls high school, above average presenter.
Taylor Axford
Canadian Qualifying Winner
Comedian, actor, university administrator, rookie dad.
Inbal Lori
Berlin Qualifying Winner
Internationally renowned improviser, storyteller, and human comedy factory.
Rod Ben Zeev
Amsterdam Qualifying Winner
A facilitator who connects people through great conversations, good food, and questionable PowerPoint skills.
Kiki bosma
Utrecht Qualifying Winner
Law student, below-average football player, conspiracy theory enthusiast.
Nominate a contestant
jury
Peter de Zoete
Education leader and digital transformation expert, believes that killer presentation skills are the key to success. As a jury member, Peter’s ready to spot the magic—where creativity meets improvisation and storytelling rules the stage.
Izzy Sayers
She’s an event host, moderator, and community theater member. She is also a former contestant!
Michael Sadan
London born & raised. Globetrotter at heart. As Global Partnerships Manager in the Anti Money Laundering world and after a 14 year career in the newspaper industry, he’s seen (and given) enough dodgy pitches to separate the smooth talkers from the real deal.
Quick details and FAQ
Location: Boom Chicago, Amsterdam NL
Date: April 7th, 2025
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.