2025 Qualifying Round 3
Amsterdam, September 27 2024
WELCOME TO
SLIDE SLAM:
2025 Qualifying Round 3
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, 27th of September 2024
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
ANDRÉ BESSELING
Seasoned improv teacher and performer who loves surprises and never used a PowerPoint before
Maja Jacobs
Public Speaking and Storytelling expert, former Slide Slam qualifying contestant
ERIC VAN DER KOOIJ
Urbanist, concept developer, lover of cities, comics and calvin-ball
PIETER VAN DIJK
surprise contestant
Thomas Bosman
Coder by day, comedian by night, lifelong expert at making stuff up
Audience Wildcard
jury
Stacey Smith
ADIS SOPHIE FRÉMONT
Izzy Sayers
Quick details and FAQ
Location: Boom Chicago, Amsterdam NL
Date: September 27th, 2024
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.