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
Tim Patrick
A master of presentations, puns and disappointment. You’re in for a treat
Steve Morgan
Host of the character-based interview series Real Power Talk and half of the self-help improv show Tru2U
Pauline Vos
Software engineer, Public Speaker, Master in the art of Winging It
Jorn Geutjens
Finance consultant – aka banker babysitter, thought PowerPoint Karaoke was actual Karaoke
Rod Ben Zeev
A facilitator who connects people through great conversations, good food, and questionable PowerPoint skills
Jonathan Maduro
Former Slide Slam Qualifying Winner, World Champion Finalist, Son of a Preacher
Phoebe Perry
Nominate a contestant
jury
Chiara Alessandri
Andre Besseling
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.