BOOM CHICAGO

 

Qualifying Round 2

Amsterdam, October 6 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 <
> Eight slides <
> 7 minutes <

Totally improvised

Slide Slam: The World Championship of PowerPoint Karaoke

Qualifying Round Two, Amsterdam October 6 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

Jonathan Maduro

Slide Slam World Championship Finalist, Salesman, Son of a Preacher.

Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Yapper by nature, storyteller by choice, sitcom connoisseur and internet kid.

Ryan Millar

Candian, Presentation Trainer, occasional tour guide, rapper.

Aashish Venkatesh

Machine learning buzz word generator, a glorified duck, sketch fan!

jury

Kiki Bosma

2025 World Champion Finalist, Law student, below-average football player, conspiracy theory enthusiast.

TBD

TBD

Quick details and FAQ

Location: Boom Chicago, Amsterdam NL
Date: October 6th, 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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