2025 Final Qualifying Round

Amsterdam, January 27 2025

 

WELCOME TO
SLIDE SLAM:
2025 Final Qualifying Round

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, Final Qualifying Round, Amsterdam January 27 2025 

Contestants compete to qualify for the 2025 Slide Slam: World Championship of PowerPoint Karaoke.

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

Simon van Leeuwen

Therapist with a love for addictions, ex-lover of leggins, ADHD to the max

Perle Laouenan

Change-Maker, Curious Connector, PowerPoint Aficionado (but let’s be real, I’d choose Google Slides any day!)

Jonathan Maduro

Former Slide Slam Qualifying Winner, World Champion Finalist, Son of a Preacher 

Nominate a contestant

YOU could become the next world champion.

jury

Chiara Alessandri

Slide Slam World Champion Contestant, Public Speaking Fanatic

Andre Besseling

Improv Teacher, Former Slide Slam Qualifying Contestant

Quick details and FAQ

Location: Boom Chicago, Amsterdam NL
Date: January 27th, 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.

Ideas, nominations, questions?

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