A Unique Experience

No other conference on the planet shines a spotlight this bright and this strong for presentation professionals

In-Person

Oct 15-18

Virtual

Nov 5-8

A Unique Experience

No other conference shines a light this bright and this strong on the presentation experience

Breadth

Successful presentations are about sharp messages, intelligent design, smart techniques, and poise before an audience.

Depth

We deliver insight, inspiration, and community to create a conference experience that you will remember forever.

Scope

Spend three days with us and immediately distinguish yourself from 99% of the people creating or delivering presentations today.

Whether you attend as a roomie or a Zoomie, our breadth of coverage, depth of expertise, willingness to help, and passion for creating engagement all add up to a business conference that is completely unlike any other you will attend.

Two phenomenal learning opportunities

Servicing two robust communities is a sacred obligation and hybrid won’t cut it any longer. So in 2023, you can choose to be a roomie, a Zoomie, or you can have your cake and eat it, too.

Oct 15-18 The In Person Experience

World-class instruction • inspiring keynotes • community learning • unparalleled networking • life-long bonding

The majestic beauty of the Monterey CA peninsula and Asilomar State Beach will be our home for four days.

Nov 5-8 The Virtual Experience

Same curriculum as the in-person conference

All seminars and keynotes delivered live

State-of-the-art streaming technology

All sessions fully moderated and hosted

Content available on demand for 12 months

Non-Stop Discovery

Coolest Peeps. Ever.

The Monterey Peninsula in October

Affordable, Accessible, Invaluable

Continuing a tradition of being one of the best values in end-user education, the Presentation Summit has maintained small business-friendly pricing since its inception in 2003. And for the third year in a row, conference admission remains the same.

Roomies
Zoomies
Lodging

October 15-18

The in-person experience: Monterey CA

$1,495

All seminars and workshops

Powerful networking in an intimate setting

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day

Hosted social events each evening

Deep discounts are available for roomies who also want to be Zoomies and connect with the virtual community, watch seminars they missed, and access the on-demand replays.

November 6-8

The virtual experience

$595

All keynotes, seminars, and workshops, streamed live

Access to the Virtual Help Center

Full messaging across the entire platform

On-demand recordings available until Aug 2024

John Chen returns as virtual MC and will team with host Rick Altman to create the most engaging virtual experience you might ever have.

Asilomar Conference Center

Monterey CA

$315/night

Rate includes all taxes and resort fees

Dinner included on your check-in day and lunch on your check-out day

All three meals on conference days

Fully hosted breaks and evening social events

Free parking on premises

Jet service available directly into Monterey; shuttle service available from San Jose and San Francisco

CANCELLATIONS: 80% refund given if cancellation is received in writing more than 21 days before event; 40% refund if between 14 and 21 days before event; no refund within 14 days of event. (in-person) or seven days (virtual) Substitutions of people and switching to another year are always welcome.

We recommend that you use our custom booking page to secure your room. While you might find a better rate online, it will not include the meal plan that we have in place.

From the Summit photo vault

Conference host Rick Altman (right) with veteran patron Tom Hutchins, reconnecting Saturday evening.
Conference host Rick Altman (right) with veteran patron Tom Hutchins, reconnecting Saturday evening.

Many dozens of people show up for Saturday evening happy hour, a day before the conference begins.
Many dozens of people show up for Saturday evening happy hour, a day before the conference begins.

Sunday evening's hosted reception is where conference friendships first form. — Sunday evening’s hosted reception is where conference friendships first form.
Sunday evening’s hosted reception is where conference friendships first form.

Before the seminars begin, people are already gathering and networking, like this group of presentation entrepreneurs.
Before the seminars begin, people are already gathering and networking, like this group of presentation entrepreneurs.

The simplicity of life, according to Carmen Simon.
The simplicity of life, according to Carmen Simon.

In the hybrid era, every seminar is a live production.
In the hybrid era, every seminar is a live production.

Sally Zimney, Nolan Haims, and Carmen Simon, dishing on the presentation experience.
Sally Zimney, Nolan Haims, and Carmen Simon, dishing on the presentation experience.

Mike Parkinson, the conference's most passionate presenter and "energizer bunny." — Mike Parkinson, the conference’s most passionate presenter and “energizer bunny.”
Mike Parkinson, the conference’s most passionate presenter and “energizer bunny.”

Our mantra for choosing seminar topics.
Our mantra for choosing seminar topics.

Conference insanity at its finest.
Conference insanity at its finest.

Very creative team names at the annual Trivia Contest. As you can see, Morph Me Baby won.
Very creative team names at the annual Trivia Contest. As you can see, Morph Me Baby won.

One of our favorite stories: Four colleagues with GhostRanch Communications, each working remotely, met for the first time at the conference.
One of our favorite stories: Four colleagues with GhostRanch Communications, each working remotely, met for the first time at the conference.

A few of the 60% that make up first-time patrons each year.
A few of the 60% that make up first-time patrons each year.

Just a few who now consider themselves permanent members of the Summit community.
Just a few who now consider themselves permanent members of the Summit community.

Video clips from 2021 and 2022

Full video (45 min)

Playing PowerPoint H.O.R.S.E.
Did you play HORSE when you were a kid on a basketball court? Our attempts to recreate this in a conference ballroom bordered on the hilarious.

Short clip (3 min)

Secret Techniques for Better Photos
Design expert Lori Chollar offers insight, advice, and a few little-known tricks for better use of pics in PowerPoint.

Highlight reel (5 min)

Once Around the Summit
A five-minute tour of the seminar offerings and how it felt to be part of a hybrid event, for most patrons, their first one ever.

Thoughts from the host

The beauty of small

They come to learn but they get so much more

The magic of community

The challenge of fresh content

Our largest source of pride

We bleed all over the place

What strikes me most is the sheer amount of resources I was able to add to my personal toolkit. How could I not have realized these were available in the 15 years I've been in sales and marketing? Talk about an "ah ha" moment!

Anna DunmeyerSr Dir of Marketing, TMS Health

It was incredible to find my people. The energy, enthusiasm, and operational excellence have fostered a wonderful community. I can't say enough about the interactions I had and what I learned from my colleagues.

Daren LewisDir, Content and Strategy, The Presentation Company

One of the best conferences ever. I already miss the kindness, support, and talent that surrounded me. Every moment is crafted to help you become a better presentation professional and feel part of a wonderful and generous family.

Ines NataleCreative Dir, Lattice Semiconductor

I really appreciate the cross-section of experts. Each speaker delivered value and we all walked away with key learning nuggets. The Help Center is a great concept, as well, and I was able to resolve a significant problem with PowerPoint.

Geoffrey HollowayVP, Canadian Sales, A.O. Smith

I really appreciate the Presentation Summit, having gone straight to another conference afterward. The one I'm at now is huge and impersonal. At the Summit, I learn from real people in the trenches, and I appreciate that much more, having seen the alternative.

Rebecca KerrMarComm Manager

I've been in business for more than 35 years and have attended many conferences. Hour for hour, the Presentation Summit has been one of the most productive uses of my time I have ever encountered at a professional gathering.

Ken SneedenFt. Myers, FL

I learned so much, I met people who speak the same language as I, from a design and build point of view in PowerPoint. The tips and tricks have been lifesaving and the experts were so insightful and willing to help. Thank you for this amazing conference!

Bianca MalisonGraphic Designer, U.K.

I leave with more than network connections, I leave with new friends. I also leave with more than my company's money's worth of tips, tricks, best practices, and new approaches. What a testimony to value and positive experience.

Kathleen DonnellyOakwood Worldwide, Los Angeles

I was blown away by all the information and so many break-out sessions you had. I loved the 20-minute speed seminars. They all inspired me to do more. Don't they say that teachers make the best students?

Kathy HoweEducator, Sedona AZ

These are easily the most accessible and open-armed people I've ever encountered at a conference, and I've been to quite a few in my career. This is great learning and geniune good times!

Robert HeskeBroadridge Financial, Andover MA

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