Our Presenting Team
We will build out our team in early 2023. For reference, here is our 2022 team. Hover (desktop) or touch (mobile) to see each presenter’s alter ego…
Keynote Speakers
Cliff Atkinson
Cliff Atkinson
Jasmine Sadler
Jasmine Sadler
Dierdre Wolownick
Deirdre Wolownick
Jeff Pearlman
Jeff Pearlman
Seminar Leaders
Rick Altman
Cliff Atkinson
Yulia Barnakova
Ilene Bergelson
Ric Bretschneider
Troy Chollar
Lori Chollar
Taylor Croonquist
Jim Endicott
Jamie Garroch
Glenn Gibson
Nolan Haims
Ingrid Mengdehl
Mike Parkinson
Kristaps Petersons
John Rahmlow
Jole Simmons
Julie Terberg
Detailed Agenda
We will be creating our schedule of seminars across the first few months of 2023. For reference, here is our 2022 schedule, to give you an idea of the breadth and scope of our coverage. You can also download a fully-formatted PDF file of the entire schedule here:
3:00pm
Registration opens
5:00pm
Welcome reception
6:30pm
Hosted dinner
8:00am - 9:00am | Keynote Address
Visceral Storytelling
Bypass the brain!
How to bypass the brain and get straight to the gut of your audience
Cliff Atkinson
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9:15am - 10:00am | The Artistry
Beautiful Music
Activating a new presentation sense
Can you make your presentations sound as good as they look?
Glenn Gibson
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9:15am - 10:00am | The Science
Quick Fixes for Big Misses
Some PowerPoint features work best when used backwards
Taylor Croonquist
| Detailed outline
10:15am - 11:00am | The Artistry
The Makeover Mentor
Before-and-after example slides
Makeovers inspire us by giving us a glimpse of the possibilities.
Julie Terberg
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10:15am - 11:00am | The Science
Insane Animation
Mind-blowing techniques that only look difficult
If you've ever wondered how designers create almost Pixar-level animations in their PowerPoint presentations, you'll get your answer here.
Jole Simmons
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11:15am - 12:00pm | The Artistry
Presenter Warm Ups
Body, breath, and voice
What do Serena Williams, Lady Gaga, and Yo Yo Ma have in common? They warm up before they deliver their greatness.
Ilene Bergelson
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11:15am - 12:00pm | The Science
No More Stalling!
Level up with all those tricks you've been putting off learning
PowerPoint users tend to learn enough to get by and then work with what they have. There is a better way.
Steve Sheets
| Detailed outline
1:00pm - 1:30pm | The Virtual
The Daily Dish for Monday
Once Around the Virtual Conference
Join John for his daily mid-day schmoozefest.
John Chen
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1:30pm - 2:30pm | General Session
Everyone's a Character
You just need to know how to look for them
We are told to always look for great stories, while the truth is that everyone is a character.
Jeff Pearlman
| Detailed outline
2:45pm - 3:30pm | The Artistry
How to BARF All Over Your Slides
Think outside of the box and be more creative with your slide designs
Using the B.A.R.F. technique, transform your slides with a fresh perspective and some creative brainstorming.
Lori Chollar
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2:45pm - 3:30pm | The Science
Victory with Vectors
Rock out with shapes
Learn how to make vector graphics and designs in PowerPoint that ROCK!
Mike Parkinson
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3:45pm - 4:30pm | The Artistry
The Art of Interaction
How to make magic happen
How to unlock PowerPoint's hidden capabilities of interactivity.
Ingrid Mengdehl
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3:45pm - 4:30pm | The Science
Broadening Your Role
From Presentation Designer to Communication Consultant
Even those without world-class delivery skills can enhance their contributions by understanding what to look for and how to rally important resources.
Jim Endicott
| Detailed outline
4:30pm - 6:00pm | Special Event
The PowerPoint Trivia Contest
The intersection of creativity, ingenuity, and foolishness
You haven’t lived until you have participated in our PowerPoint Trivia Contest.
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7:30pm - 8:30pm | Late Night at the Summit
The Future of Presentations
Stay on the cutting edge of presentation technology
See what's coming in the future of presentations - and learn how you can stay on the leading edge
Yulia Barnakova
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9:00pm - 11:59pm | Late Night at the Summit
The Guru Session
Drop in and chat with Garr Reynolds and your extended family
Stay up and learn with us, and maybe teach us a thing or two. This legendary session features things you won’t get anywhere else.
Ric Bretschneider
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8:00am - 9:00am | Keynote Address
How to Succeed at Anything
An extraordinary journey over granite and through life
The mother of Alex Honnold has marvelous stories to tell of maintaining her sanity, finding her own way in life, and becoming a gifted storyteller.
Dierdre Wolownick | Detailed outline
9:15am - 10:00am | The Artistry
Finding the Story
Not just any story...THE story
To move your audience, find the story that connects with who they are and what they want to achieve.
John Rahmlow | Detailed outline
9:15am - 10:00am | The Science
Advanced Infographics
Going beyond pretty pictures
Learn to turn words and ideas into clear, compelling illustrations.
Mike Parkinson | Detailed outline
10:15am - 11:00am | The Artistry
Real-World Makeovers
For the busy professional for whom everything is due yesterday
The makeovers during this hour, taken from patron submissions, carry with them the hope that you will look at them and say, “Hey, I can do that.”
Rick Altman | Detailed outline
10:15am - 11:00am | The Science
Charts that Wow
Alternatives to Bars and Pies
We have the utmost respect for bars, lines, and pies, but sometimes we just don't want to see them on our slides.
Nolan Haims | Detailed outline
11:15am - 12:00pm | The Artistry
PowerPoint Karaoke
Expect the unexpected
PowerPoint Karaoke is a social exercise that helps train you to think quickly on your feet while remembering all the important rules of good presenting.
Ric Bretschneider | Detailed outline
11:15am - 12:00pm | The Science
Turn off Your Auto-Pilots!
The trick to new techniques is to forget the old ones
Jole Simmons | Detailed outline
1:00pm - 1:30pm | The Virtual
The Daily Dish for Tuesday
Once Around the Virtual Conference
Join John for his daily mid-day schmoozefest.
John Chen | Detailed outline
1:30pm - 2:30pm | General Session
Short Stories
Two vignettes to make you think
Nolan Haims | Detailed outline
2:45pm - 3:30pm | The Artistry
The Science of Art
A methodical approach to the process of design
How do you go from a blank slide to a beautifully crafted presentation? There's a process...
Julie Terberg | Detailed outline
2:45pm - 3:30pm | The Science
The Star Quality of Cameo
Live camera comes to PowerPoint
Learn all about Microsoft's new Cameo Live camera feature.
Troy Chollar | Detailed outline
3:45pm - 4:30pm | The Artistry
Single-Slide Stories
The nirvana of storytelling
Apply storytelling and messaging skills to everyday slide production.
Lori Chollar | Detailed outline
3:45pm - 4:30pm | The Science
Is this Even Possible??
Do stuff you never dreamed you could
How do you do "impossible" things? After this seminar, you will know.
Taylor Croonquist | Detailed outline
6:00pm - 9:00pm | Special Event
Tuesday Night Celebration
In Old Town
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8:00am - 9:00am | Keynote Address
Moments that Define Your Life
Making them all make sense
All of the thoughts you have are there for a reason.
Jasmine Sadler
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9:15am - 10:00am | The Artistry
Value Added Add-Ins
Behind the scenes with a PowerPoint developer
Add-ins can transform PowerPoint with extra capabilities.
Jamie Garroch
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9:15am - 10:00am | The Science
Demystifying Fonts
A font primer for presentationists
Microsoft's move to cloud fonts is a huge improvement...if users understand what that even means!
Troy Chollar
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10:15am - 11:00am | The Artistry
Remote Control
Tools, tips, and tricks
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how to present online.
Nolan Haims
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10:15am - 11:00am | The Science
Presenting for Introverts
Shy is not a four-letter word
Learn how to keep an audience engaged without feeling awkward.
Ilene Bergelson
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11:15am - 12:00pm | The Artistry
No More Bullets!
Designing slides audiences actually want to look at
Put an end once and for all to slides filled with bullet points.
Nolan Haims
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11:15am - 12:00pm | The Science
Template Check-Up
Recipes and strategies for better PowerPoint templates
Julie Terberg
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1:00pm - 1:30pm | The Virtual
The Daily Dish for Wednesday
Once Around the Virtual Conference
Join John for his daily mid-day schmoozefest.
John Chen
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1:30pm - 2:30pm | General Session
The Wonders of Pecha Kucha
Embracing two easy rules creates amazing presentations
Twenty slides, 20 seconds each. The Pecha Kucha presentation style entertains, informs, and is the antithesis of Death by PowerPoint.
Ric Bretschneider
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2:45pm - 3:30pm | General Session
Five Minutes or Fewer
Tips to match your attention span
Here is a friendly procession of short tips, pieces of advice, and anecdotes, as told by both conference team members and patrons.
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5:00pm - 6:30pm | Special Event
One Final Happy Hour
Poolside
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We typically get a dozen folks who stay on with us for an unwind day. We usually move as a pack during the day and enjoy a nice group dinner as our farewell.