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120 Presentation Topic Ideas Help You Hook Your Audience

Updated: August 15, 2024

Published: August 09, 2023

Cooking is easy. The puzzle is figuring out what to eat. As soon as you know that, you can get started. The same holds for presentations. The sooner you can whip up a good, informative, and catchy topic, the easier the rest of the process becomes.

Pick a good topic that resonates with you and your audience to set a strong foundation. But select the wrong topic, and it becomes difficult to connect with your audience, find mutual interests, or hold their attention.

So, let’s learn how to develop thought-provoking and relevant topics for your presentations. You’ll also find some best practices to make your presentation memorable.

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How to Choose a Great Presentation Topic in 5 Steps

120 presentation topic ideas, 5 presentation tips.

4. Choose an appropriate presentation style.

There are many ways to present a topic. Your personality, the topic at hand, and your audience’s personas will help you determine which style would best fit you and your audience.

Select a presentation style that will communicate the main idea clearly and have a lasting impact on your audience.

For instance, explore a freeform style presenter by Sir Ken Robinson.

5. Engage with your audience.

Work on your presentation skills to make a strong connection with your audience, get through to them and leave a mark.

Think of the presenter as the link between the topic and the audience. A strong or a weak presenter can make a difference between a presentation being a thriving success or a boring failure.

Hone your skills by engaging and interacting with your audience. Make them feel like a part of the presentation and not just spectators. 70% of marketers have found presentations with interactive content to be more effective than those without.

Here are a few ways you can make your presentation interactive:

• Start your speech with uncommon questions to your audience. Involve them from the get-go, like ask to raise their hands if X.
• Make eye contact to build credibility and show confidence. Don’t stare at your slides or notes. Smile occasionally and talk to the audience directly.
• Have an active and confident body language. Don’t stand in the same place the entire time. Move around the stage.
• Don’t be monotonous. Speak as you would to a colleague — with enthusiasm.
• Ask close-ended questions in between to keep the audience engaged without losing time. Address them using their names to keep things interesting.
• Share personal experiences and stories that your audience will find fascinating and relatable.
• Practice thoroughly before you present so you’re fluent with the material and delivery.
• Energy and excitement can be quite contagious. Make sure you exude enough to spread some to your audience.

Feeling Inspired Yet?

Now you have all the right ingredients for choosing amazing topics and a hundred ideas to drive inspiration from. So, go ahead and start cooking presentations that will blow your audience away.

Don’t forget to choose a super-relevant topic and add meaty information. Do it with excitement to make it enjoyable for you and your audience. Best of luck!

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Blog Data Visualization 120+ Presentation Ideas, Topics & Example

120+ Presentation Ideas, Topics & Example

Written by: Ryan McCready May 08, 2023

Did you know that 46% of people can’t sit through a presentation without losing focus? 

That’s why I wanted to learn how to make a presentation that will captivate an audience. After looking at hundreds of different authors, topics and designs, I’ve assembled over 100 presentation ideas and tips on how to design a compelling presentation for:

• Social media
• Online courses
• Pitch decks
• Lead generation

In this blog, you’ll find 120+ presentation ideas, design tips and examples to help you create an awesome presentations slide deck for your next presentation.

To start off, here’s a video on the 10 essential presentation design tips to make sure that your presentations don’t fall under the YAWN category.

1. Use a minimalist presentation theme

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The best designs can also be some of the simplest you see. In the Airbnb pitch deck below, they use a minimalist color scheme and font selection.

A minimalist design is sleek, organized and places the most important thing in focus: your information. There are no distracting stock images, icons, or content. Everything on this unique presentation feels like it belongs and works together perfectly. 

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2. Use a consistent design motif throughout your presentation

Here’s a go-to tip to for a cohesive presentation design: use a design motif. The motif could be a recurring shape (like circles, lines or arrows) or symbol (like a leaf for “growth” or a mountain for “goals”). For more ideas, check out our guide to common symbols and meanings used in design .

For example, this  presentation template uses circles as a design motif. The same circle icon is used in three different colors to add a bubbly touch to the design. The team photos are also incorporated using circle frames:

3. Use an eye-catching presentation background image

Like with any type of design work, you should want to catch the eye of your audience. In a presentation, this should be done from the beginning with a  compelling background image or a color gradient.

In this presentation template, the creators were able to do just that with a landscape photo. When a presentation like this is seen on social media, during a webinar or in person, your audience will definitely listen up.

4. Visualize your points with icons

Icons are the perfect visuals to include in presentations. They’re compact and can convey a concept to your audience at a glance. You can even combine multiple icons to create custom illustrations for your slides. 

Use the Icon Search in Venngage to find illustrated and flat icons:

5. Use a black & white color scheme for a corporate presentation design

In the presentation below there are only two colors used: black and white. Now, you might be worried that only using two colors is boring, but it all comes down to balance.

Playing off the ideas of classic minimalism, the designer made this presentation look sleek and professional. And now your content can be the main attraction of your presentation as well!

6. Repurpose your slide deck into an infographic 

Different types of presentations serve different purposes and sometimes it helps to work smarter, not harder when you are creating a unique presentation. In fact, the spacing, layout, and style used in this presentation makes it easy to repurpose the same images into an infographic.

This allows you to create two unique pieces of content from one idea!  Which is exactly what  Officevibe did .

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7. Break your genre mold for a fun presentation idea

When I first clicked on this creative presentation from SEMrush, I was not expecting to be transported into a comic book. I’m glad I clicked because it may be the most unique slide deck I have ever seen. Going this extreme with your presentation ideas may seem a bit risky, but to be able to break the mold in this age of cookie-cutter presentations is worth it.

To leave a lasting impression on your audience, consider transforming your slides into an interactive presentation. Here are 15  interactive presentation ideas  to enhance interactivity and engagement.

8. Make your presentation cover slide count

As I was scrolling through all of the presentations, this one made me stop in my tracks. It could be that I have a life-long love of Star Wars, or it could be that their presentation cover slide was designed to do just that: grab your attention. That’s why you should not stick with a boring, text-only title slide. Don’t be afraid to use icons and illustrations to make a statement.

9.  Alternate slide layouts to keep your presentation engaging

Keeping your audience engaged throughout an entire presentation is hard, even if you have been working on your presentation skills . No one wants to look at slides that look exactly the same for an hour. But on the other hand, you can’t create a unique masterpiece for each slide.

That’s why I’m very impressed with what the designers did in the presentation example above. They use a consistent visual theme on each slide, but alternate between vertical and horizontal orientations.

The swapping of orientations will show people that the presentation is progressing nicely. It can help you make a strong, almost physical, distinction between ideas, sections or topics.  

10. Make your audience laugh, or at least chuckle

Sometimes you need to not take your business presentations too seriously. Not sure what I mean? Go check out slide number 10 on this slide deck below.

If you did not actually laugh out loud, then I don’t know what to tell you. Small illustrated embellishments can be very powerful because they evoke an emotional response and to gain your audience’s trust.

Did you know 70% of employees think that giving a good presentation is an essential workplace skill? Check out the top qualities of awesome presentations and learn all about how to make a good presentation to help you nail that captivating delivery.

11. Supplement your presentation with printed materials

Printed takeaways (such as brochures and business cards ) give audience members a chance to take home the most important elements of your presentation in a format they can easily access without using a computer. Make sure you brand these materials in a way that’s visually consistent with your slide deck, with the same color scheme, icons, and other iconic features; otherwise, your recipients will just end up scratching their heads.

If you’re giving people multiple materials, try packaging them all into one convenient presentation folder. There are over 100 styles with a wide range of custom options, so feel free to get creative and make your folder stand out. Sometimes a unique die cut or an unusual stock is all you need to make something truly memorable. Here are some brochure templates to get you started.

12. Only use one chart or graphic per slide 

Having too much information on a slide is the easiest way to lose the focus of your audience. This is especially common when people are using graphs, charts or tables .

In this creative slide deck, the author made sure to only include one focal point per slide, and I applaud them for it. I know this may sound like a simple presentation tip, but I have seen many people lose their audience because the slides are too complex.

13. Keep your employee engagement presentations light   

Sometimes you need to get away from stuffy, professional presentation ideas to capture your audience’s attention. In this case, Officevibe used some very colorful and playful illustrations to stand out from the crowd.

I mean, who could not love the plant with a face on slide number 9? And if you want to see some more icons and illustrations like this, be sure to check out our article on how to tell a story with icons.

14.  Feature a map when talking about locations

Including a map in your creative presentations is a fantastic idea! Not only do they make an interesting focal point for your slide layout, they also make location-based information easier to understand.

This cool presentation example by our pro designers at Venngage uses maps to visualize information. This map both dominates the screen, and also displays all the locations being covered.

15. Use a font that is large and in charge 

If you are presenting to a small group or a packed stadium, make sure your audience can see your text! Use a large and in charge font that can be read from even the nosebleed seats. 

Honestly, you really never know where your unique presentation will be seen. It could be seen in a conference room or conference hall, and everything in between. Be ready to present almost anywhere with a bold and easy to read font.

16. Use pop culture references to build a fun presentation 

Using a meme or pop culture reference is another way that you can jive with your audience. It can be used to quickly get a point across without saying a word or create a moment that you can connect with the room. For example in this presentation, they used Napoleon Dynamite to give the audience feelings of nostalgia.

17. Use more than one font weight on your presentation cover slide

Just like you would never use one font on an infographic, you should never use just one font on your presentation (for more tips, read our guide on how to choose fonts ). In this presentation example from HubSpot, they use a bunch of different font weights to add emphasis to key words and ideas.

As you can see, they use a bold font on the presentation cover to bring attention to Steve Jobs name. This makes it easy for the audience to know what your presentation is going to be about from the beginning as well. 

18. Use a color theme for each idea 

Color is another extremely powerful nonverbal tool that you can use to guide your audience. By using a different color for each section of your creative presentation, Dell is able to clearly indicate when they are switching points or ideas.  Going from green to orange, and even red almost effortlessly.

This is a great way to design a list, guide, or a  how-to presentation as well. And each color can be assigned to a different step or number with ease. 

Need help picking the perfect color palette? Start here !

19. Use illustrations instead of pictures 

An easy way to keep your design consistent throughout your unique presentation is to use illustrations like in this slide deck by Domo.

They used illustrations instead of pictures to show off their subject on slide numbers 4-10 and it looks fantastic. This will ensure that the audience focuses on the content, instead of just the photo they could have used.

It also helps that illustrations are a top design trend for 2020 .

20. Use contrasting colors to compare two perspectives or sides of an argument 

Contrasting colors can be used to quickly show each side of topic or an argument. For example in this presentation, they use this trick to show the difference between their company and the competition.

They use color very effectively in this example to show their company is better, in a nonverbal way. With a lighter color and illustrated icons, the company is able to position them as the better choice. All without saying a word.  

Now if they would have used similar colors, or a single color the effect wouldn’t have been as strong or noticeable.

21. Include your own personal interests

This example is one of the most interesting and cool presentations I have seen in awhile, so I suggest checking out the entire thing. The creator inserts a bunch of his personal interests into the slide to make his presentation about education fun and relatable. And they even use a Super Mario Bros inspired presentation cover, so you know it has to be fantastic! 

22. Try to stick to groups of three 

How many major ideas should be present on your presentation aid? Never break your  presentation layout down into anything more than thirds. This means there should be at most three columns, three icons, three ideas and so on.  A great example of this idea starts on slide number 9 in this slide deck and continues throughout the rest of the presentation.

 Here is a great three columned slide template to get started with.

23. Add a timeline to help visualize ideas 

One of the best ways to visualize a complex process or historical event is to use a timeline presentation. A list of all the steps or events is just not going to cut it in a professional setting. You need to find an engaging way to visualize the information.

Take the presentation example above , where they outline the rise and fall of Athens in a visually stimulating way.

24. Label your graphs & charts 

If the people at Pollen VC had not added those annotations to the graphs on slide number 5, I would have definitely not known what to make of that graph.

But when you combine the visuals on a graph with descriptive text, the graph is able to paint a picture for your audience. So make your graphs easy to understand by annotating them (this is a chart design best practice ).

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25. White font over pictures just works 

There is a reason that you see so many quotes or sayings in a white font that are then overlaid on an image. That it is because it just works in so many situations and the text is very easy to read on any image.

If you do not believe me, look at the slide deck example above where they use a white font with a few different fonts and about 100 images. Plus the presentation template is chocked full of other tips on how to create a winning slideshow.

26. Color code your points across the whole presentation 

Here is another example of a presentation that uses color to keep their points organized. In this case, they use 10 different pastel colors to match the 10 different tips for employee engagement .

Check out our guide for how to pick the best colors for your visuals .

27.  Use a simple flow chart to break down a process

If you’re a fan of the movie Step Brothers , you may have heard of Prestige Worldwide before. In this fun presentation example they are back to sell you on their business model and growth plans.

This time, the presentation will be effective because it actually talks about what the business does.

Instead of making a music video, they use a helpful flowchart template to explain their business model. I would recommend following their lead and creating a dynamic flow chart to visually break down any process.  Try making your own flowchart  with Venngage.

28. Make your slide deck mobile friendly 

As more people move to mobile as their main device each year, making your presentations mobile-friendly is becoming increasingly important. This means that the text is large and there aren’t too many small details, so everything can scale down. Just like in this presentation example from the creators at Globoforce.

29. Don’t be afraid to include too many examples 

If you are presenting a complex idea to a group, especially a large audience, I would recommend having a ton of good examples. Now, I would try not to overdo it, but having too many it is better than having too few.

In this creative presentation, the people at With Company spend about 20 slides just giving great examples of prototyping. It doesn’t feel too repetitive because they all are useful and informative examples.

30.  Use consistent visual styles for an elegant presentation design

I have already written extensively about using icons in all of your design projects . I haven’t talked as much about matching icons to your presentation template.

But that’s just as important, especially if you want to create a professional presentation for your audience.

As you can see in the example above, the designer used minimalist icons that fit the slide designs. All of the other graphics, charts and visual elements fit together nicely as well.

Plus the icons don’t distract from the content, which could ruin a stellar presentation.

31. Use a consistent presentation layout 

In this example from Bannersnack, they use a consistent layout on each of their slides to help with the flow by using the same margins and text layout.

It’s a solid presentation example because they help the user know where to look immediately. It may seem like they are playing it safe, but anything that can speed up the time it takes for a user to read the content of the slides, the better.

32. Use loud colors as much as possible 

This is one of my favorite presentations because of the highlighter yellow they chose to use as their main color. It is actually very similar to one that I saw presented live a few years ago and I have used this same approach in a few presentations ideas of my own.

33. Pull your design motif from your content 

If you are talking about an interesting topic, why not use the topic as the main design motif in your creative slide deck? For example, in this presentation about sketchbooks, the creator uses a sketchy, handwritten motif. It is something simple that helps the audience connect with the topic. Plus, it allows you to include a ton of great examples.

34. Utilize a call & answer cadence

In this SlideShare about how to create a presentation, Peter Zvirinsky uses a two-step process to present a point. First, he presents the header presentation tip in a speech bubble. Then he shows a supporting point in a responding speech bubble. This gives the presentation a conversational flow.

35. Repurpose ebook content into a creative presentation

This slide deck was adapted perfectly from a Seth Godin ebook into the presentation example you see above. In the slide deck, they take a piece of content that would usually take a while to read and cut it down to a few minutes. Just remember to include only the most important ideas, and try to present them in a fresh way.

36. Add a timed outline to your presentation

We have already covered how important it is to have a table of contents in your slides but this takes it a bit further. On the second slide of the presentation below, the creator added how long each of the slides should take.

This is great because it helps your audience know the pace the presentation will take and will help keep them engaged. It also will help them identify the most important and in-depth parts of the presentation from the beginning.

37. Use a “next steps” slide to direct your audience

One of the worst things you can do as a presenter is to leave your audience without any idea of what to do next. A presentation should never just end because you ran out of slides.

Instead, use a conclusion or “next steps” slide like in the example above to finish your presentation. Sum up some of your main points, tell your audience where they can get more information, and push them to take action.

38. Go a bit crazy with the design 

Sometimes you need to throw convention to the wind to create something unforgettable. This presentation from Velocity Partners does just that, and I think it is one of my favorite ones from this entire roundup.

They use unconventional typography, quirky icons, and unusual presentation layout to make each slide surprising.

39. Make your slide deck easy to share 

If you are looking to get a lot of eyes on your presentation I would make sure people will want to share it on social media. How do you do that? By presenting new and interesting value. This means your content needs to answer a common question and your design needs to be clutter-free. For example, look at this very social media-friendly. The slides are simple and answer questions directly.

40.  Use shapes to integrate your photos into the slides

Want to include a bunch of images in your presentation? I say do it!

Now most of the time you would add a raw image directly to your slide. However, if you want to present images in a professional way I would recommend using an image frame .

Like in the example above, you can use these frame to create a collage of images almost instantly. Or provide a similar visual theme to all of your slides.  

Overall, I believe it’s a great way to add a new visual component to your presentation.

41. Hijack someone’s influence in your marketing slides

If you are stuck in the brainstorming phase of your presentation, focusing on a brand or influencer is a great place to start. It could be a case study, a collection of ideas or just some quotes from the influencer. But what makes it effective is that the audience knows the influencer and trusts them. And you are able to hijack their awareness or influence.

42. Put y our logo on every slide 

Whether you have a brand as powerful as Moz, or you are just getting started, you should always have your logo on each slide. You really never know where a presentation is going to end up–or what parts of it will! In this presentation template, Moz does a good job of including their branding and such to get others interested in Moz Local. Don’t have a logo yet? Our logo design tips will help you create a logo that’s iconic and will stand the test of time.

43. Lead your audience to it 

In this example, the creator uses something very similar to the call and answer approach I mentioned above, but with a little twist. Instead of just throwing all the info up at once, they use three slides to build to a particular point and include a subtle call to action in the third slide.

44. Make visuals the focal point of your presentation slides

If you haven’t noticed, illustrated icons are having a revival in 2020 and beyond. This is likely because minimalist icons dominated the design world for the past decade. And now people want something new.

Brands also like using illustrated icons because they are seen as genuine and fun.

And because they are so eye-catching you can use them as focal points in your presentation slides. Just like they did in the creative presentation example above.

Picking the perfect icon is tough, learn how you can use infographic icons like a pro.

45. Use a quirky presentation theme 

In this slide deck, the authors show you how to become an Animation Ninja…and they use ninja graphics and icons extensively. This caught my eye immediately because of the amount of work that I knew was behind this. It takes a lot of time and effort to line all of the content and graphic up to create a cohesive theme, but the payoff can be massively worth it.

46. Use a consistent background image 

I am a big fan of the way that Aleyda Solís uses only a single presentation background image throughout her presentation.

By using this tactic the audience is able to focus on what is happening in the foreground. Plus it gives the whole presentation a different feel than all the other ones I have looked at.

47. Summarize your points at the end

It’s a good idea to summarize your points before you end your presentation , especially if you’ve covered a lot of information. In this presentation example, Deanta summarizes exactly what they do on slide numbers 16-18. They also provide their contact information in case their audience has any more questions. I think that every presentation should use this same approach, especially the ones you are presenting outside of your company.

48. Use a minimalist presentation template

This slide deck from QuickBooks uses a minimalist theme to help the audience focus on what is important, the content.

There were only five colors used in the entire presentation and the graphics were simple line drawings. This made it easy to read and very pleasing to the eyes.

49. Split your slides length-wise 

Here is a simple template you can use to separate your headers, or main points, from your body text in a presentation.

Instead of using a solid presentation background, split the slide in half like Sequoia did in their slide deck. They used their brand color for the title portion and a neutral white for the supporting content.

Use this company report template to create a very similar slide right now!

50.  Embrace a bold color scheme throughout your presentation

My favorite part of the creative presentation example above is the use of complementary colors in each slide. As you can see, not one of the slides use the same color scheme but they all feel related connected.

This approach can be used to make your presentation visually unique, without abandoning a cohesive theme or idea.

51. Put text in the top left corner 

English speakers will instinctively try to read text from a top to bottom, left to right orientation. I would recommend using a left alignment for your text and adding additional things from top to bottom, just like Aaron Irizarry did in this presentation layout.

52. Break up your tables 

A plain table with a white background with black or gray lines are difficult to read on a computer screen, so why would you create one for viewing on a large presentation screen? You shouldn’t!

Instead, follow Intuit’s lead and break up the rows with a bit of color. This applies to data visualization in general , but think it is even more important when it comes to presentations.

53.  Present connected information in a visually similar way

In this startup pitch presentation example, they have a ton of information to get through. But they present their most important slides, the problem and solution, in a visually similar way.

By using a similar layout on each slide, the audience will be able to quickly make a connection. If you want to present two connected pieces of information, use this tactic.

From the font to the layout, it’s all basically the same. The main message they’re trying to impart is a lot more impactful to the reader.

If they would have used two wildly different presentation layouts, the message may have been lost.

54. Roundup expert tips into one presentation 

If you are looking for useful insights into the topic of your presentation, talk to some influencers in your niche. These are called “expert roundups” in the content marketing world and they are incredibly shareable.

Plus, they are pretty easy to create and have a great shelf life. In the example above, we talked to a gaggle of marketing experts about what makes a SlideShare great.

55. Use bold & brash colors throughout 

B old colors usually make your presentation template a lot easier to read and remember. Like at this slide deck made by our talented designers, which doesn’t shy away from bright, bold colors.

Want to pick a perfect color palette for your presentation? Read this blog on the do’s and don’ts of infographic color selection .

56. Make your graphs easy to read & interpret 

It should not require a Master’s degree in statistics to understand the graphs that someone uses in a presentation. Instead, the axis should be easy to read, the colors should enforce the point, and the data should be clearly plotted.

For example, in this presentation on slide numbers 14 and 25, the graphs nail all of those tips perfectly.

57. Condense your presentation into a memorable line 

If you can, try condensing your information into a simple one-liner to help the message stick with your audience. In slide number 36 of this presentation, Mika Aldaba does just that and shows that “Facts + Feelings = Data Storytelling.”

He does this again a few times throughout the presentation with other memorable one-liners.

58.  Bring attention to important figures with colorful icons

If you’re including a figure or number on your slides, I’m guessing you want the audience to actually see it.

That’s why I would recommend using an icon or graphic to highlight that figure. Maybe use a color or icon that isn’t used anywhere else in the presentation to make sure it really jumps off the screen.

In the presentation example above, all that’s used is a simple circle to make each figure a focal point. It’s really that easy, but many people leave it out of their presentations.

59. Anchor Your Text With Icons 

Having your text or content floating out in the white space of your presentation is not a good look.

Instead, you should use anchor icons to give the text something to hold onto and draw the audience’s eye. If you need some examples of good anchor icons, check out slide numbers 4, 7 and 9 in this presentation example.

60. Add semi-opaque lettering as a presentation background 

A neat way to keep your slide deck organized is to number your slides or points using semi-opaque lettering in the background.

Then, place your slide content on top of the opaque lettering. This helps your audience know that you are on the same point or idea, plus it just looks really good when done right.

61. Use simple or minimalist borders

An easy way to class up your slides is to put a border around your text. Take this presentation from Venngage that uses a couple of different types of borders to make their slides look professional.

Plus it helps keep all of your content contained on the slide!

62. Feature one idea per slide

Nothing is worse than a confusing, cluttered slide. Instead of trying to pack a bunch of ideas into one slide, focus on one core idea on each slide. If you need to flesh the idea out, just make another slide. 

Having trouble condensing your slides? Our presentation design guide can help you summarize your presentations and convey a singular idea with a clear focus.

63. Keep your style consistent with your brand 

You might be tempted to switch up the style of your creative presentations each time, but think again. If your brand is known for fun and lighthearted content, like Officevibe, let that be your style throughout all of the presentations you publish under that brand. This will make your slide decks recognizable and will enforce your brand’s message .

64. Use accent fonts to emphasize important numbers

Some people hate pie charts with a passion, but I think they are perfect for presentations. Especially if you want to bring attention to a figure or percentage point .

In this simple example, the pie charts are used to visualize each figure in an interesting way. Plus the pie charts fit the circular and fun theme of the rest of the presentation very well.

65. Use patterned and textured presentation backgrounds

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Adding some subtle textures, icons or shapes to the presentation background can help make your slides more interesting. This is especially effective when you are only showing one point per slide, because it makes the slide design less sparse.

You can even switch up the colors on your shapes or textures to match the theme of the slide like DesignMantic did in this presentation.

66. Illustrate complex or confusing concepts with icons 

Ideally, you don’t want every slide in your deck to just be text. Instead, switch things up every few slides by using just pictures.

This slide deck by Gluwa uses icons to create little diagrams to illustrate their presentation ideas. Their slides still communicate concepts to the audience, but in a new way.

67. Overlay stock photos with color 

One problem many people encounter when creating a presentation or slide decks are finding photos with a consistent style. An easy way to edit photos to make them consistent is to add a transparent color overlay. In this example, Change Sciences uses a blue overlay on all of their photos. Plus, the color you choose can also help convey a particular mood.

68. Use black and white blocks 

An easy way to make your text pop, particularly on a photo background, is to use white font on a black blog background (and vise-versa). Check out this slide deck by Abhishek Shah, which uses this trick in an effective way.  

Now if you want to become a better leader this year, check out some of our favorite leadership infographics .

69. Use photos with similar filters 

Using a bunch of photos with wildly different filters can be jarring in a business presentation. To maintain a consistent flow, use photos with a similar filter and color saturation.

Take a look at this example from HubSpot across slide numbers 1-6 and you can see what I mean.

70. Visualize your points with diagrams 

Sometimes the best way to get your point across is to throw some diagrams into the presentation mix. But be sure to make is something that the audience can pick up on in three to five seconds tops.

For example, Jan Rezab uses a diagram to illustrate what takes up time in our lives on slide numbers 4, 5, 7 and 9!

71. Get experts to share tips

If you want to provide even more value to your audience than you can offer yourself, why not call in some expert reinforcement? See what experts in your field have to say on the topic of your presentation and include their tips and insights. Plus you can hijack their influence and expand your audience fairly quickly. 

72. Mimic a popular presentation style 

Uber’s pitch deck helped them raise millions of dollars in venture capital eventually leading to the glorious moment when they IPOed this year.

Aside from our sleek design upgrade (hey, we love good design!), this pitch deck template is the exact same one that Uber used to go from Idea to IPO.

And who knows? Maybe you might start the next Uber. But to raise money, you will need to create flawless business pitch decks to impress investors and raise those dollars.

73. Plan your presentation idea ahead of time

I know that minimalist designs are all the rage this year, but there is a big difference between a well-thought-out minimalist design and a lazy design without the finish touches. The same goes for a cluttered design with too many things going on at once.

That’s why it’s worth it to take the time to really plan out your presentation ideas and design concepts. Take this slide deck about storytelling by HighSpark. A quick glance will tell you that they put a lot of thought into designing their slides.

74.  Use tables to compare your brand to the competition in sales presentations/pitch decks

There are a lot of ways to visually compare similar things in this day and age. You could use a comparison infographic , or even a venn diagram!

However, when it comes to presentations I think that the simple table is best. Especially if you are comparing more than two things, like in this presentation example.

With a table, you can clearly lay out all the pros and cons of each idea, brand or topic without it being overwhelming to the audience. Plus, virtually everyone knows how to follow a table, so your information will be easy to consume.  

See more examples of the best pitch decks .

75. Blend icons & content effortlessly

Usually, icons are used as eye-catching objects detectors or anchors for text in a slideshow. But they can be used for so much more than that!

Like in this marketing presentation from Constant Contact they are very large but do not distract from the content.

76. Make your audience want more 

This tactic has been used by everyone since the idea of marketing was invented (or close to that). In this presentation example called “100 Growth Hacks, 100 Days” the creator only shows the audience the first 10 days of it and then uses a call to action at the end of the presentation to encourage them to seek out the rest.

The only risk with these kinds of presentation ideas is if your initial content is not great, you can’t expect your audience to seek out more information.

77. Use memes (for real, though) 

Usually, memes do not have a place in a serious business setting, so maybe don’t use them for formal presentations. But if you’re covering a lighter topic, or if you’re going for a fun presentation that will connect with your audience, don’t be afraid to throw a meme or two into the mix.

The audience immediately knows what you are trying to say when you use a popular meme in your presentation. For example, on slide number 7, the creator uses a meme to show that it will be hard to create great content

78.  Include a slide that introduces your team in pitch decks

In this presentation example, the creators decided to include their team on a slide. I think it’s a great gesture.

Showing your team can help the audience put a face to your brand and make the whole company feel more genuine. So if there is a team that has helped you get where you are today, give them some recognition!

79. Feature a complementary color palette

Even though I am not a formally trained designer, I still understand that proper color usage is the base of any good design. Although not all of the tenets of color theory work great for presentations, complementary colors are always a great pick.

Take a look at the color usage in this business presentation from Gary Vaynerchuk below . The purple and Snapchat yellow, which are complementary colors, look fantastic and the content jumps off the screen.

80. Use a heavy or bold font 

The very back of the room should be able to read your content if you are giving a group presentation. To ensure that your entire audience can read the slides I would not only use a large font, but also use a heavy font.  If you are confused by what I mean by a heavy font take a look at this unique presentation example by Slides That Rock.

81. Do the math for your audience

If you are going to use a graph in your presentation to compare data you should do the match for your audience. Do not make them do the calculations in their head because you will quickly lose their attention. For example, on slide number 5 the people at Sickweather lay out exactly what figures they want the audience to take from the slide.  

82. Use unique colors for different sections

The example below has 145 slides but it does not feel overwhelming or confusing.

That’s because each section has a different corresponding color, which makes it easier to flip through the slide deck and find a particular part.

83.  Give your presentation a catchy title that anyone can remember

What I really love about the presentation example above is that it features a catchy tagline on the second slide–“The 3S Framework.” It’s simple but it works!

This motto helps outline the structure of the presentation, and each slide referring back to it. Plus, the tagline will give the audience something to latch onto and remember from the presentation.

84. White backgrounds are not always bad 

A lot of people think that plain white background is a boring presentation faux pas. So the first thing they do is add color or image, which is not a bad thing at all.

But I also think that when used correctly, like in this example, plain white backgrounds can lead to beautiful presentations.

85. Split the header text from the body text

This idea is very similar to the one-two punch tactic that I talked about above, but it spreads the content over two slides as opposed to a single slide.

Use this design choice when you have fairly easy to follow presentations, like the one below from Steve Young. I know that this is effective because it allows the audience to focus on the main point before he drives it home with the supporting details.

86. Feature circle image frames 

I am a big fan of the design choices that Frank Delmelle uses in this slide deck about content strategy. He uses circles as his main design motif and frames his images in circles as well.

87. Talk directly to your audience 

This slideshow tops out at 70 slides but it’s a breeze to flip through. That’s because the creator, Ian Lurie, decided to present it in the form of a conversation instead of a classic slide deck.

While each slide only has one or two sentences, it flows just like a friendly chat. He also includes the necessary pauses, breaks and other conversational tics that helps make it even more convincing.

88. Illustrated icons are key this year 

Icons add a fun and functional element to your designs. In this presentation by Iryna Nezhynska, they use illustrated icons to make a potentially intimidating topic seem manageable.

89. Highlight key numbers and percentages 

Surprising percentages have the ability to excite and shock an audience. To make the percentages on your slides even more impactful, present them in a different color or font than the rest of the text.

In the presentation example above, Contently uses that exact tactic to bring more attention to key numbers.

90. Use a gradient as your presentation background 

Just like bold color schemes, gradients are a current social media graphic design trend . They may feel retro to some, but I believe they will be around well into the future.  

Gradients are perfect for presentation backgrounds because they are so versatile and eye-catching. I mean, you can literally create a gradient with any colors you can think of! And they look a lot more interesting than a simple flat background.

So embrace the future and use a gradient in your next presentation!

91. Track the steps in a process 

In this example, the creators from O.C. Tanner add a very interesting feature to their slides, starting on slide number 6. If you take a look at this business presentation template, you will see that they number the steps in a process and track which step they’re on at the bottom of the slides.

92. Use mind blowing font pairings 

The creator of this slide deck uses at least 10 different types of fonts. And it looks fantastic because they know that one font choice is boring. But this does not mean that you should use a bunch of random fonts–pick font pairs that play well together and keep your font choices for different types of information consistent throughout the presentation.

93. Make your ideas as obvious as possible 

Your audience shouldn’t be guessing at what you mean. That is why I think that this presentation example from In a Rocket is so powerful because they make the information easy to digest.

Learning to code can be challenging, but they break the information down with simple diagrams and clear examples. Heck, I have not touched CSS in a few years and I could still follow what they were instructing.

94. Use images that will actually scale 

A large mistake that you can make in your slide deck is using low-quality images. They may look great on your computer, but as soon as the slides are put up on a screen, the low quality will show. In this example by ThoughtWorks, all of their presentation background images look great and will scale well to a bigger screen. And that is even after the image compression that LinkedIn most likely does!

95. Take risks with your presentation layout

I honestly was blown away the first time I saw this presentation because it capitalized on such a risky design idea. The creators from Weekdone literally turned their presentation into an 8-Bit video game. A nd if you are looking for something that will stick with your audience, I would take a few creative cues from them!

96. Seriously, you better use memes 

In this day and age memes are mainstream, so why wouldn’t you use them in a creative presentation? These do not have to be the coolest meme that all the hip kids are sharing, they can be some of the classics. Like the one that Dana DiTomaso uses on slide 16 to emphasize that it’s a trap!

97. Follow a clear design rhythm

I really like how this presentation introduced each new point in three or four steps, using the same design. It gave the presentation a rhythm that flowed almost like a song!

I would recommend using this approach if you have to introduce multiple points per slide.

98. Use LOTS of icons

If you have made it this far in the list you have already probably seen how effective icons are in presentations. They are the perfect way to support your ideas and make your presentation more pleasing to the eyes.

For example, take a look at all the icons SlideShop uses in this presentation. Almost every slide has at least one icon and a few have more than ten!

99. Give each slide its own spark

I know this goes against earlier points I had about creating a cohesive theme in your presentation layout, but everyone knows that rules are made to be broken (if you can do it better)!

In this slide deck, the team at Officevibe literally created different designs for all 27 of their slides. And to top it off, each of the designs fit the quotes they used extremely well.

100. Use LARGE header cards 

An easy way to stick to that “one piece of content on each slide rule” is to use header cards. They are basically the header that you would normally use in a blog post or article, but it gets is own slide before the content. Here is an example of that idea in the real world in this presentation from Brian Downard.

101. Ask your audience questions 

I think one of the most common elements I saw in all the slide decks was that they asked the audience questions. You can use questions to engage with your audience and get them thinking a bit harder about the topic. The Site By Norex team did an exceptional job of this when they explored what the topic of what makes up a brand.

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102. Introduce yourself and your brand 

I would say that a majority of presentations that I looked at in this list just jumped right into the content without an introduction to the author or brand in the actual slide deck.

This introduction is very important because it establishes your credentials from the beginning, especially if someone is just reading the slide deck. In this example from Losant, they do just that by spending the first few slides telling the audience who they are.

103. Mix up your mediums 

Finally, this slide deck effectively marries two very distinct content forms together: digital images and hand-drawn illustrations. In this example, Freshdesk uses the timeless classic of a comic strip, Calvin & Hobbes, in something so modern to inform the audience in a fun way.

104. Show off your credentials 

Just like with any piece of content, people are more likely to believe what you are saying if they know what your company does. That is why I really like when people insert their qualifications right into the presentation slides. Just like Andreas von der Heydt, from Amazon, did at the beginning of this presentation about thinking big.  

105. Highlight key data points 

If you are presenting a chart or graph on a dry topic, I would recommend using a single color to highlight the most important data point. For example, the investment firm a16z uses orange to highlight the data points they want their audience to focus on in each of their charts.

Check out some examples of how to highlight your key information in bar charts .

106. Show your audience where to find more information 

A lot of people end their presentations by literally just running out of slides, and that is the wrong way to do it. Instead, CBInsights consistently pushes their readers towards another piece of content at the end. This is also where you can insert a call to action!

107. Tell your origin story

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This idea is kinda similar to showing off your company qualifications at the beginning of your presentation. But with this approach, you are trying to make an emotional connection with your audience instead of just showing off accolades.

And Rand from Moz does this extremely well in the presentation example above.

108. Use one focused visual 

This presentation uses a central visual of a structure, with each slide moving down the levels of the structure. This is incredibly powerful because the entire presentation is about sinking your company, and the visual they designed mirrors that idea perfectly. Using one focus visual also makes your slide deck design cohesive.

109. Don’t take presentation design too seriously

Sometimes we get caught up trying to make the perfect presentation and it ends up making us crazy!

But in this presentation example, Jesse Desjardins uses a mix of wit and hilarious retro images to create a memorable and light-hearted presentation.

110. Use size to your advantage 

I am a big fan of using bubble charts and other charts that use size to compare two pieces of data. That is why I like this pitch deck from the ShearShare team that utilizes a size-based chart on slide number 9. The chart is used to illustrate the massive growth potential in their industry.

111. Split section headers from the main content with different background colors 

In this presentation, Seth Familian uses alternating colors in a very interesting way. For each of the title slides, he uses a black color background, but for the content slides he uses a white background.

This helped the readers follow along and comprehend what was on the page even faster. And when you are presenting to hundreds of different types of people, this can make or break your presentation.  

112.  Have a conversation with your audience 

Take a conversational tone in your presentation is a great way to encourage your audience to participate.

In this slide deck example, we presented a simple storyline and use questions to engage with the audience throughout. And it helped create a flow throughout the  presentation template  that is easy to follow.

113.  Include your branding throughout your presentation ideas

Another thing that people seem to forget when they are working on a presentation is to include their business’s branding. You honestly never know where your work is going to be shared, so it is important to make sure people know it’s yours. HubSpot does an outstanding job of this on all their presentations, as you can see in the bottom left corner of each slide.

Plus you have spent a ton of time creating your  brand guidelines , might as well use them.

114.  Include multiple slides to build to your main point

Try using multiple slides to build to your main point. This helps you walk through the components of one overarching point while also building suspense. In this slide deck, the creator uses 6 slides to build up to one main point, adding a new illustration to the diagram on each slide.

115.  Split the difference 

Use either the left or right side of the slide to hold your text and the opposite to display an image. If you are using a photo or graphic as the main background in your slides, this is a great way to keep things organized. 

116. There are millions of fonts out there…use them

Hey, I love simple fonts just as much as the next guy, but sometimes you need to step up your font game to stand out. For example, WebVisions uses a very gritty, probably custom font in their unique presentation that fits the topic extremely well. Take a look!

117.  Build your presentation content around icons 

Try using icons as the focal points of your presentation layout. This example from Omer Hameed  uses icons to draw the audience’s eyes  right to the middle of the presentation, where the main points and headers are located.  

118.  Mix up font style to emphasize important points

If you would like to draw some extra attention to a certain word or idea,  switch up the font  to one that is bolder. For example, in this oldie but goodie presentation from HubSpot they use a heavy sans-serif font to highlight ideas, as opposed to the serif font for the other text.

119.  Add personal touches to your presentation

If you want to create a truly unique presentation, add personal touches. In the slide numbers 6-13 from this presentation, the creator adds something to their design that no one else could ever have: they use original drawings they did themselves.

120.  Harness the power of your own brand colors

Sometimes people forget that they already have a battle-tested color palette that they can use in their  brand colors . I try to incorporate one of our brand colors in most of my designs and it makes so much easier to choose colors.

In this simple presentation example, Spitfire Creative used a palette that had both of their brand colors throughout the slideshow.

121.  Used dark-colored blocks to highlight words

I have seen this trick used in a lot of presentations and it works well. Highlight certain words or phrases by laying them overtop a colored rectangle. Take slide number 7 in this presentation example as a great guide. Use it to bring attention to a saying or idea you really want your audience to remember.

122.  Show the audience your mug 

This presentation example comes from the same presentation as a previous one, but it was too good not to share. Throughout the slides, you will see Rand from Moz pop up to add a human element to the design. Using an image of your team or yourself can put the audience at ease and make it easier to connect with the presenter.

123.  Include a helpful table of contents 

I only saw this presentation idea used a few times throughout my research, but I believe it should be used a lot more. A table of contents will help the audience know what to expect and keep their focus throughout. Especially if you are creating a presentation that is a bit longer than normal.

124.  Do not post just screenshots, do more

Screenshots of a program or app are very common in any blog post, but I think you can do a little better when it comes to presentations.

So instead of just posting a boring screenshot, add a little more to the slide by using illustrations and product shots. If you are not sure what I am talking about, just check out how great the screenshots look at slide numbers 7 and 8 in this presentation.

125. Highlight keywords using BOLD color 

Here’s another slide deck that uses different colors and blocks to highlight keywords. If you are going to use text-heavy slides, then make sure the key points are easy to pick out. Take this slide deck: starting in slide number 4, they highlight exactly what they want you to take away from the text on each slide!

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General Presentation Topic Ideas for 2024

• The Future of Virtual Reality in Education
• The Psychology of Decision-Making: Unraveling the Influences
• Sustainable Fashion: Balancing Style and Ethics
• Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency: Real-World Applications
• The Art of Storytelling in Marketing: Creating Lasting Impressions
• The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
• Innovative Approaches to Urban Planning for a Sustainable Future
• Biohacking: Enhancing Human Performance through Technology
• The Rise of Remote Work: Challenges and Opportunities
• Exploring the Intersection of Art and Artificial Intelligence

Leadership Topic Ideas for Presentation

• Servant Leadership: A Paradigm Shift in Management
• Leading with Empathy in the Corporate World
• Adaptive Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
• The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Leadership
• Leadership Lessons from Unlikely Sources: Animals, Nature, and Beyond
• Fostering a Culture of Innovation: Leadership Strategies
• The Power of Authentic Leadership in Building Trust
• Cross-Cultural Leadership: Navigating Global Teams
• Resilient Leadership: Bouncing Back from Setbacks
• Balancing Confidence and Humility: The Art of Humble Leadership

Business Communication Topic Ideas for Presentation

• Non-verbal Communication in the Digital Age
• Crisis Communication: Strategies for Effective Response
• Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
• The Influence of Language on Business Negotiations
• The Art of Persuasion: Building Convincing Arguments
• Digital Etiquette: Navigating Professionalism Online
• The Role of Empathy in Customer Communication
• Building a Strong Personal Brand through Communication
• Overcoming Communication Barriers in Diverse Teams
• Humor in Business Communication: When and How to Use It

Presentation Topic Ideas for Controversial Issues

• The Ethics of Genetic Engineering: Navigating the CRISPR Era
• Exploring Both Sides: The Controversy of Universal Basic Income
• The Debate on Privacy vs. National Security in the Digital Age
• The Morality of Artificial Intelligence: Can Machines Have Ethics?
• The Role of Government in Regulating Social Media: Striking the Right Balance
• Medical Marijuana: Bridging the Gap between Medicine and Recreation
• The Controversy of Fast Fashion: Environmental Impact vs. Accessibility
• The Ethics of Animal Testing: Finding Alternatives
• Free Speech in the Digital Space: Where to Draw the Line?
• The Impact of Cancel Culture: Constructive Criticism or Online Harassment?

Presentation Topics Ideas for Designing

• The Psychology of Color in Graphic Design: A Deep Dive
• User-Centered Design: Shaping Products Around People’s Needs
• Minimalism vs. Maximalism: Finding the Right Design Balance
• Designing for Accessibility: Ensuring Inclusivity in Every Interface
• The Evolution of Logo Design: From Tradition to Modern Trends
• Immersive Experiences in Web Design: Beyond the Screen
• The Art of Visual Storytelling: Engaging Audiences through Design
• Typography Trends: Balancing Readability and Aesthetics
• Environmental Design: Merging Sustainability with Aesthetics
• Augmented Reality in Design: Enhancing User Experiences

Presentation Topics Ideas for Marketing

• The Psychology of Consumer Behavior: Understanding the Purchase Decision
• Influencer Marketing: Strategies for Authentic Brand Partnerships
• The Power of Emotional Marketing: Creating Lasting Connections
• Content Marketing in the Age of Information Overload
• Ethical Marketing: Building Trust and Loyalty with Transparency
• The Future of Social Media Marketing: Emerging Platforms and Trends
• Neuromarketing: Leveraging Brain Science to Drive Engagement
• Storytelling in Branding: Crafting Compelling Narratives
• Data-Driven Marketing: Turning Analytics into Actionable Insights
• Interactive Marketing Campaigns: Engaging Audiences in the Digital Age

Presentation Topics Ideas for Entrepreneurship

• Bootstrapping vs. Funding: Choosing the Right Path for Your Startup
• The Role of Failure in Entrepreneurial Success: Embracing Setbacks
• Social Entrepreneurship: Making a Profit with a Purpose
• Innovative Business Models: Disrupting Traditional Industries
• The Art of Pitching: Capturing Investors’ Attention in 5 Minutes
• Balancing Creativity and Structure in Entrepreneurial Ventures
• Building a Sustainable Business: Environmental and Financial Considerations
• The Future of E-Commerce: Trends and Opportunities
• Cultivating a Culture of Innovation in Small Businesses
• The Gig Economy: Navigating the Rise of Freelance and Remote Work

Presentation Topic Ideas for Personal Experiences

• Turning Adversity into Strength: Lessons from Personal Challenges
• My Journey in [Specific Industry]: Lessons Learned and Insights Gained
• The Impact of Travel on Personal Growth and Perspective
• Lessons from Parenting: Applying Family Insights in Professional Life
• Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking: A Personal Triumph
• Navigating Cross-Cultural Experiences: Stories of Adaptation
• From Passion to Profession: Pursuing Your Dreams
• The Power of Vulnerability in Building Meaningful Connections
• Balancing Work and Personal Life: My Successes and Failures
• Lessons from a Hobby: How [Specific Hobby] Shaped My Outlook

Presentation Topic Ideas for Current Trends

• The Metaverse: Exploring the Next Frontier of Digital Interaction
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Transforming Traditional Banking Systems
• NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens): Redefining Ownership in the Digital Age
• The Evolution of Electric Vehicles: Sustainable Transportation Trends
• The Subscription Economy: Shifting from Ownership to Access
• Health and Wellness Tech: The Rise of Wearables and Digital Health
• Micro-Moments in Marketing: Capturing Attention in Seconds
• The Influence of Remote Learning on Education: Challenges and Innovations
• Circular Economy: Reducing Waste and Promoting Sustainable Consumption
• Productizing the services in 2024

Presentation Topic Ideas for Industry Insights

• Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Impact of Telemedicine and Health Tech
• Smart Cities: Integrating Technology for Urban Development
• The Future of Aerospace: Space Tourism and Beyond
• Renewable Energy Innovations: Advancements in Solar, Wind, and Beyond
• Evolving Trends in the Fashion Industry: Sustainability and Tech Integration
• The Changing Landscape of Food Industry: Plant-Based and Lab-Grown Alternatives
• Emerging Trends in the Gaming Industry: AR, VR, and Cloud Gaming
• Transforming Agriculture: AgTech Solutions for a Sustainable Future
• The Future of Transportation: Hyperloop, Autonomous Vehicles, and Drones
• Innovations in Construction: Sustainable Materials and Smart Infrastructure

Presentation Topic Ideas for Digital Marketing

• Voice Search Optimization: Adapting to Changing Search Patterns
• The Role of Chatbots in Customer Engagement: Enhancing User Experience
• Video Marketing Strategies: Creating Compelling Visual Content
• Interactive Email Campaigns: Beyond the Click-Through Rate
• The Impact of AI on Personalizing Digital Marketing Campaigns
• Podcasting as a Marketing Tool: Building Authority and Connection
• Virtual Events and Experiences: Engaging Audiences in a Digital Landscape
• Data Privacy in Digital Marketing: Navigating Regulations and Trust
• The Power of User-Generated Content: Turning Customers into Advocates
• Inclusive Marketing: Representing Diversity in Brand Campaigns

Presentation Topic Ideas for AI (Artificial Intelligence)

• Ethical Considerations in AI: Addressing Bias and Fairness
• Explainable AI: Bridging the Gap Between Complexity and Understanding
• AI in Healthcare: Diagnosing, Treating, and Preventing Diseases
• The Role of AI in Climate Change: From Prediction to Mitigation
• AI and Creativity: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Art
• AI in Education: Personalized Learning and Classroom Integration
• Robotics and AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Production Processes
• AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity: Protecting Against Evolving Threats
• Natural Language Processing: Breaking Barriers in Human-Computer Interaction
• AI for Social Good: Solving Global Challenges with Technology

Presentation Topic Ideas for Sales Consulting

• Consultative Selling: Building Relationships and Adding Value
• Sales Psychology: Understanding Customer Motivations and Objections
• Adapting to the Digital Sales Landscape: Strategies for Online Selling
• The Art of Negotiation: Techniques for Successful Deal-Making
• Sales Automation: Streamlining Processes for Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Account-Based Selling: Tailoring Strategies for Targeted Clientele
• The Future of B2B Sales: Trends and Technologies Shaping the Industry
• Building a Personal Brand for Sales Success: Online and Offline
• Customer Retention Strategies: Going Beyond the Initial Sale
• Storyselling: Using Narratives to Persuade and Connect with Customers

Presentation Topic Ideas for Time Management

• The Pomodoro Technique: Boosting Productivity with Time Blocks
• Time Management for Remote Workers: Balancing Flexibility and Structure
• Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritizing Tasks for Maximum Impact
• Mindful Time Management: Incorporating Meditation and Reflection
• Time Blocking for Success: Structuring Your Day for Optimal Performance
• Effective Goal Setting: Aligning Tasks with Long-Term Objectives
• Technology and Time Management: Tools for Efficiency and Focus
• The 2-Minute Rule: Tackling Small Tasks for Immediate Progress
• Batch Processing: Streamlining Work by Grouping Similar Activities
• Time Management in Leadership: Balancing Responsibilities and Delegation

Presentation Topic Ideas for Technology

• The Evolution of Cybersecurity: Adapting to Emerging Threats
• Cloud Computing Trends: From Infrastructure to Platform as a Service
• Blockchain in Business: Beyond Cryptocurrency Applications
• The Future of Quantum Computing: Revolutionizing Data Processing
• 5G Technology: Implications for Connectivity and Innovation
• Edge Computing: Reducing Latency and Enhancing Performance
• The Role of DevOps in Streamlining Software Development and Operations
• Cybersecurity in the Internet of Things (IoT): Protecting Connected Devices
• Augmented Reality in IT: Enhancing User Experiences and Workflows
• Data Governance and Privacy: Navigating Legal and Ethical Considerations

Presentation Topics Ideas for Corporate Business Leaders 

• Agile Business Models: Adapting to Rapid Change and Uncertainty
• Creating a Culture of Innovation: Strategies for Fostering Creativity
• Business Ethics in the Age of Transparency: Building Trust with Stakeholders
• The Future of Work: Redefining the Employee Experience
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborative Approaches to Business Growth
• Globalization vs. Localization: Finding the Right Balance in Business Expansion
• Intrapreneurship: Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit within Large Organizations
• Crisis Management in Business: Strategies for Resilience and Recovery
• The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Brand Reputation
• Business Model Innovation: Rethinking Traditional Approaches for Success

Work-Life Presentation Topic Idea s

• Remote Team Building: Strategies for Fostering Collaboration and Connection
• Embracing a Growth Mindset in the Workplace: Navigating Challenges with a Positive Perspective
• Balancing Work and Parenthood: Tips for Working Parents
• Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Creating a Supportive and Diverse Work Environment
• The Future of Flexible Work: Adapting to Changing Work Structures
• Mindful Leadership: Integrating Mindfulness Practices for Effective Management
• Navigating Workplace Conflict: Strategies for Resolution and Relationship Building
• Workplace Well-being Programs: Enhancing Employee Health and Productivity
• The Importance of Continuous Learning: Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Work Environment
• Resilience in the Face of Professional Setbacks: Bouncing Back from Career Challenges

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The Latest Presentation Trends To Keep An Eye On In 2023

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Prese ntations are used in virtually every industry. From teaching and training to sales and marketing, presentations are a vital method of communication that, when used effectively, can have a profound impact on your audience.

Capturing your audience’s attention is key to a great presentation. This often starts with the presentation design and various design elements. Whether it be the color of the background, the type of shapes or elements on each slide, or the overall presentation design, you should be mindful of the design trends in the presentation world.

In this blog, we will explore the hot presentation design trends for 2023 and how you might use them for your business.

Why Is Keeping Up With Presentation Trends So Important?

As we’ve briefly mentioned above, your presentation design can have quite an impact on how your audience engages with the presentation material. When an audience sees a presentation that stands out, it will stick in their mind after the presentation is over. This is what businesses want when it comes to crafting powerful presentations.

If your presentation is bland and stale, your information will feel bland and stale. On the other hand, if your design or visual content is too over the top, it can take away from the information you are trying to convey to your audience.

Striking this balance in your design is key to a successful PowerPoint presentation. Often, presentation trends are popular because they are effective when communicating to an audience while also drawing the eye.

Let's Dive Into Some Of The Latest Presentation Design Trends

A modern presentation usually involves set color palettes, asymmetric layouts, different shape s, and other design elements.

Let’s take a look at a few of the modern presentations and modern design trends for 2023 that you might consider using for your next presentation.

Abstract Shapes That Dominate Slides

One of the popular presentation design trends taking over the digital world right now is abstract and geometric shapes. Whether you’re creating a Google Slides, Prezi, Canva, or PowerPoint presentation design, shapes, and image overlays can be a great way to take your presentations from boring to bold.

In this example here , triangle shapes and images have been used to keep and direct the attention of the audience.

It’s also important to note that these shapes and elements don’t take away from the content on the slides, rather, they create an engaging slide that piques the viewer’s visual interest and keeps them informed.

Unique AI Generated Motion Graphics & Images

Another design trend we see emerging in 2023 is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Designers utilize programs to create animated graphics, images, flowing shapes, and other design elements.

AI generated graphics can be used to create a unique design and custom images for your business slide decks. This, along with the growing demand for virtual reality likely means we will see increased use of Artificial Intelligence throughout the graphic design industry.

Inclusive Visuals, Graphics and Fonts

A big presentation design trend we have seen in the past couple of years and into 2023 is the use of inclusive visuals. The graphic design industry has seen a big move towards accessibility and inclusivity. This has meant using different shapes, fonts, and images that reflect a more inclusive community.

Not only do these inclusive visuals, graphics, and fonts have visual appeal, but they also mean that your presentations and slides are more accessible to a larger audience.

Modern Minimalism - Say More With Less

A design trend we are seeing pop up across a lot of different industries is a kind of modern minimalism. The famous saying goes “keep it simple, stupid” and you could argue that the same applies to PowerPoint presentations.

While a trendy PowerPoint presentation design, neon colors, and colorful text blocks might initially grab the eyes, it can also distract your audience and take away from the information you are trying to communicate.

In this example below, we’ve created modern slides for Indigo that lean towards a minimalistic style. The presentation uses their brand palette and custom fonts to great an engaging presentation with a personal touch that doesn’t distract the viewer.

Dark Modes - Sleek and Secure

One of the popular graphic design trends for 2023 utilizes dark mode and dark backgrounds to make their slides stand out in the crowd without overwhelming the audience.

A dark background and dark theme can create depth in your graphic designs which can pull your audience in.

These dark PowerPoint presentation trends don’t necessarily require you only to use blacks and greys in your color schemes. Instead, you can use different shades of some dark colors that will create a dark mode style of presentation.

T he end result is something that the audience expects but still engages them throughout your presentation.

Making An Impact With Muted Images

While color palettes, bold color blocks, serif fonts, and other design trends all seem to be on the rise, current presentation design trends have also seen an increased use of muted image overlays.

Muted images are images that have been edited with a filter that dulls the brightness and makes them a bit moodier. Instead of immediately grabbing the eye of the viewer, these images blend more into the background and can create more depth in your presentations.

BIG, Bold Backgrounds

One last new trend we’ve seen in presentations this year is big, bold style, particularly when it comes to the background. With eye-catching backgrounds, you can immediately grab your audience’s attention and keep them engaged throughout the entire presentation.

While a minimalistic trend may cater to certain audiences, big backgrounds can help you stand out in the crowd.

When it comes to taking design tips, you need to consider your content, your audience, and your overall brand identity. So while nature-inspired themes and geometric shapes might work for some brands, bold colors, big backgrounds, and fun fonts might work for others.

In this example for the Seatle Krakken , we’ve matched the vibe of the sports brand with bright colors and bold backgrounds.

Do The Presentation Geeks Keep A Finger On The Pulse?

Staying on top of presentation trends and design trends can be time-consuming and hard to navigate. At Presentation Geeks, we pride ourselves on our design knowledge, especially when it comes to building engaging and creative presentation slides.

Whether it’s keeping up with serif fonts, abstract shapes, colorful text blocks, or other design trends, we are able to help your business succeed with on-trend presentations.

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15 Compelling Presentation Ideas To Entice Your Audience [in 2023]

Guru - October 17, 2022 - Leave your thoughts. 15 min read

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Coming up with Presentation Ideas that capture and hold your audience's attention might be pretty challenging.

You'd want your audience to be hyped up for what you have in store and have them glued to the screen until the end of the presentation. 

This is the goal of every presenter, whatever their presentation topic is. If you are pondering how to develop an excellent presentation idea well, you have come to the right place.

This article covers the A to Z of presentations, and we have compiled the top 15 presentation ideas to awestruck your audience by all means!

What is a Presentation?

Types of presentations, what makes a presentation interesting.

• Focus on the Intro Slide
• Follow a theme
• Use Animated Characters
• Spice up the deck with storytelling
• Customize the background
• Match the slide designs to the brand style
• Tweak the font style and color
• Include creative motif designs
• Impress with Illustrations
• Play around with transitions
• Incorporate Creative Icons
• Highlight Data through Graphs
• Add Interactive Shapes
• Choose the images wisely
• Add a touch of humor
• What is the 10-20-30 rule in Presentation?
• How to create Presentations using templates?

Presentations are means to communicate ideas, explain concepts, and pass on knowledge in the form of slides. They are used in meetings and classrooms, and information is typically passed via text, graphics, and audio delivery.

Presentations can be long or short, depending on their purpose and the intended audience.

In general terms, an effective presentation should have several points:

• A strong opening statement that draws the audience's attention
• An informative introduction that provides context for the rest of the presentation
• A clear focus on presenting information attractively
• A summary that collates all the points discussed 

Presentations should be as distinctive as your brand and the information you're attempting to convey. However, several presentation formats are utilized by teams and sectors alike.

Therefore, you must choose the presentation style that will work best for your audience before considering which slides to use or how to arrange your content.

The most common types of presentations are

• Informative presentations
• Instructive presentations
• Persuasive presentations
• Decision-making presentations
• Inspirational presentations

In this era of fast-paced life, people's attention stays on a topic only for a few seconds.  Since presentations usually deliver huge pieces of information, they tend to become boring or overwhelming for the user.

The purpose of the presentation is to deliver important information in the most effective, concise, and precise way possible.

To hold the audience’s attention for a long time, a unique method of delivery is required. Additionally, a presentation must be two-way and interactive to make a stand and hook the audience to all slide decks. 

This is where Animaker Deck comes in. You can create super easy animated presentations and break all the stereotypes with Animaker Deck - World’s 1st Avatar Powered Presentation Software.

The advantage of using Animation Deck is that you don't need to have advanced technical knowledge. 

Compelling Presentation Ideas

We have developed 15 compelling presentation ideas to fuel your creativity. Follow these tips and prepare a stunning presentation like never before.

• Add a touch of humor  

1. Focus on the Intro Slide

Having a stunning opening act is very essential for every presentation. The first few seconds from the start of the presentation set the tone and draw in the audience to give their fullest attention to the presentation. 

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Whatever the topic of your presentation, you can make it more engaging and exciting by creating a visually appealing Intro slide.

You can highlight the topic of the presentation, use animated characters, incorporate modern font styles, and pull every feather out of your creative hat to seal the deal with the best intro style possible for your presentation.

It's imperative to make the audience anticipate throughout the presentation to get the best results.

The above intro slide is from Animaker Deck, which discusses employee awards and recognition policies.

Organizations/Brands should create thoughtful and appealing opening slides to create the right setting for the audience and successfully convey their missions and goals.

2. Follow a theme

Amuse your audience by following a theme in your presentation.

Choosing a unique theme relevant to the topic of the presentation will add some zeal to the slide decks and readily impress the crowd. 

There are several theme-based presentation templates available online. For instance, take a look at this Product Launch presentation template on Animaker Deck. It adopts an orange and black theme that perfectly matches the product mockups in it. 

To make things easier, Animaker Deck offers a bunch of slide templates. Each template follows a different theme and has been designed by skilled experts. So, you don’t have to worry about designing a presentation from scratch with an impressive theme.

But if you must, you can also customize the themes by adding your brand colors, introducing new graphic elements, and what not!

Follow a theme and present a neat looking slide deck!

3. Use Animated Characters

It's high time you break all stereotypes and infuse some life into the presentation!

Change from blunt texts and boring solid colors to visually eye-catching elements such as Animated Characters. 

However, are you thinking, “I have no prior expertise in animation or character creation. So how am I going to make it?”

Well, don't worry!

With an online presentation maker like Animaker Deck, you can now personalize the slide decks with pre-made animated avatars or even easily create one on your own using the character builder option.

It is a super simple drag & drop interface that allows creating animated characters in a jiffy.

You can choose the gender, skin tone, apparel, accessories, and almost everything to create your own animated characters.

Adding some personality to your slide decks and hooking your audience with these custom characters is super easy for everyone now.

To learn more about creating animated characters , check out the link provided.

4. Spice up the deck with storytelling

When you want to communicate your message, you must tell a story. It’s not enough to just tell the facts; you need to make the information come alive for your audience.

You can turn the existing presentation into an engaging one through storytelling.

Take your audience on a journey with you as you present the information to them. Tell them about how and why something works, how it was created, and why it’s important.

You can even use stories to illustrate points or have characters interact with each other to get across complex ideas.

With Animaker Deck, you can design and arrange your slide decks in such a way that you reveal every information one after the other in the most engaging way possible.

This can be done with the help of animated characters, illustrations and relevant icons instead of the conventional way of presenting.

This way, you can spice up your presentation and withhold the audience throughout the duration of the presentation.

5. Customize the background

Choosing the right background is vital to set the tone of your presentation and making it look more incredible than all the other traditional presentations.

Be it a school project, sales huddle, or VC pitch presentation, whatever the subject of your presentation, a relevant and matching background will exponentially increase the quality and effectiveness of the information being presented. 

Do not worry about how to create a background. Animaker Deck offers a vast library of pre-built backgrounds spread across all the possible presentation subjects.

You can straightaway choose a background and match the topic under discussion. 

The best part is, if you want to show some variety, you can add unique backgrounds to each slide individually instead of maintaining the same BG throughout.

This is a whole different level of customization available for free!

6. Match the slide designs to the brand style

Introducing brand images and brand elements into your presentation is a brilliant way to add personality to the slide decks. Not just that! It is also a great strategy to incorporate your brand into the audience’s mind subliminally. 

You can tweak the slide decks with the brand colors in the background and put out the information using the right font styles that brings out the brand’s essence to life. 

This way, a cohesive slide deck can help your audience to retain more information about your brand and in turn increase their “top-of-the-mind recalling ability”. 

Take a look at this example slide above, the background color, font style and colors are matched to the Animaker brand.

You can also incorporate brand logos and mascots to increase the flavor and personality of your presentations.

Also, Animaker Deck offers an upload feature of upto 25 Gb of storage capacity for every Pro User. Hence, you can easily upload all your brand videos, images, logos, and essential infographics onto your slide decks.

7. Tweak the font style and color

Worried about your slide decks getting bombarded with too much information? A simple solution would be to utilize the right font styles to highlight only the key facts or information.

The presenter can further explain the key points to the audience. This way, your slide decks won’t be overcrowded with text and will give a pleasant feeling to your audience. 

Animaker Deck comes with a load of pre-built font styles that you can easily customize according to your liking. You can choose between the different options available, change the font color, size and even add animation effects to the fonts.

All of the customizations are possible and paves way to produce a captivating end result. 

8. Include creative motif designs

One of the brilliant ways to make your presentation professional, branded, and consistent is by incorporating motif designs throughout the slide decks. Motif designs can be created by combining vector graphics, shapes, or icons. 

You need not be a professional designer or illustrator to achieve this kind of design in your slide decks.

Using Animaker Deck, you can create your own motif design by combining various elements o r to save time, you can also make use of the pre-built presentation templates on Animaker Deck.

These templates have numerous cool motif patterns designed by experts. You can use these designs as they are or you can customize them to your liking.

9. Impress with Illustrations

One of the simplest methods to make your presentation more entertaining and interesting is to include illustrations. They not only offer a human touch, but they also make difficult or abstract ideas easier to understand. 

Check out this slide with an illustration.

Worried that you aren’t a skilled illustrator? Well, you needn’t be! Using Animaker Deck, which offers an in-built library of drag-and-drop illustrations, anyone can now incorporate illustrations into the slide decks!

The Property section of the Animaker Deck app provides access to numerous illustrations to choose from. You can use them to match any scenario or subject of the presentation.

Do not rely solely on text-only, uninteresting presentations anymore.

Use illustrations to express your points interestingly!

10. Play around with transitions

Another simple way to make your presentation more interesting is introducing transitions in-between slides.

Transition effects will entice the audience to be attentive and eagerly anticipate the next slide to a great extent. 

Check out this example from Animaker Deck, where you can add super cool transitions with a single click between each slide.

Ripple, Stripe, Fade, Special are a few of the transition effects. You can add any of these transitions to your slides and make them more engaging for the audience.

11. Incorporate Creative Icons

Presentations can be made more engaging and you can hook the audience throughout your slide decks. This requires elements beyond simple words and images!

Layering objects like creative icons is a smart approach to increase visual interest and attention span of the audience. 

You can also combine several icons together to generate unique visuals and trending designs.

Conveying the right message with the relevant choice of icons makes it easier for the audience to comprehend the information in the most effective way possible. 

Animaker Deck offers a huge library of shapes under the Property section that can be used as a drag-and-drop element in the slide decks.

Also, you can add entry and exit animation effects, change the colors, size, etc; and totally customize these elements to your liking.

12. Highlight Data through Graphs

Presenting information and facts through graphs will provide greater insights on the subject of discussion and also keep the audience engaged throughout the presentation.

The presenter can save a lot of time with the advent of graphs and charts in their presentations. 

Using Animaker Deck, you can create your own custom charts and visualizations. You can change the color, size and transparency of the charts.

Even adding visual effects to the charts can be done with a few simple clicks. This way you need not worry about presenting huge amounts of raw data to the audience anymore.

13. Add Interactive Shapes

Effortlessly turn any mediocre run-of-the-mill presentation into a more entertaining and lively presentation by incorporating interactive elements in your slide decks.

With Animaker Deck, introducing Interactive elements into your slide deck and conveying every message crystal clear to the audience is a cakewalk.

Animaker offers a variety of gradient shapes and shapes with text to choose from. You can easily add them to the slide deck with a simple click.

T he below images are a preview of the gradient shapes and shapes with text that are available in the Deck App.

Gradient Shapes

You can use a combination of gradient and plain shapes to convey the message to your audience in the most appealing way. It also helps us to be concise and get the information to the point. 

For instance, in the below slide, check how an important announcement on employee recognition is conveyed using gradient and plain shapes in matching pops of color.

It's more appealing than the traditional block of texts and dull-colored slide decks. 

Apart from Shapes, we have Speech bubbles as another important interactive element.

You can incorporate Speech bubbles with dynamic font templates to help build a two-way interaction between your presenter and the audience. This adds such a boost to your presentation and makes it a memorable experience. 

Speech Bubbles can be used as interactive elements in your presentation to encourage the audience to participate, involve them in the discussion, seek their opinions, and ask questions to keep them engaged throughout the presentation. 

For instance, the above slide showcases an interaction between two colleagues in an office setting with the help of speech bubbles. This way, you can turn any presentation topic into an engaging and interactive one for the audience.

You can search and find the Speech bubble from the Property Section of the Animaker Deck app.

14. Choose the images wisely

Apart from using properties in the slide decks, it is also common to incorporate images to add more meaning to the presentation.

However, it is very crucial to find the relevant images to convey the information to the audience without causing confusion. 

Searching for stock images is one of the most time-consuming tasks in any design project. In general, many designers and agencies rely on stock photography to help them complete projects.

The problem is, most of the time, you have to spend hours searching for the right images that will give your project character, style and expression.

However with Animaker Deck, you get access to a huge library of stock images across various topics that can be added into the slide decks with a simple click action.

And the best part is, you also get 25Gb of storage space to upload and use your own custom images relevant to the topic of the presentation.

15. Add a touch of humor 

You can bring life to your slide decks and keep the audience entertained throughout the duration of the presentation by adding a touch of humor. 

You can accomplish this by introducing memes and GIFs into your slide decks. Relevant, timely touch of humor in between the slides will help you to keep the audience hooked and in a light mood.

Animaker Deck, in partnership with GIPHY, provides access to millions of trending Gifs for every scenario that you can use to make your presentation lively.

Also, there’s an upload feature offered in Animaker Deck, via which you can add your own custom GIFs and memes to the slide decks. 

What is the 10-20-30 rule in presentation?

As Apple's Guy Kawasaki once advised, 

• Have no more than 10 slides in your presentation
• Present no more than 20 minutes
• Use a font size of at least 30 points

How to create presentations using templates?

Making a presentation online is now simpler than ever, thanks to Animaker Deck.

With the help of Animaker's online presentation software, you may access over 50+ exciting presentation templates with free stock properties, pictures, transition effects, and animations, in addition to hundreds of brandable templates and customization options. 

In short, these templates have incorporated all the above-mentioned interesting presentation tips/ideas into them, ready and available for you to use and awe your audience!

You can also create your own slide deck from scratch by following all the tips mentioned.

Sounds so great to be true, right?

Give it a shot and see for yourself. Don't wait! Create a free account now with Animaker Deck and crush all your presentations from here on!

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7 Presentation trends to watch out for in 2023

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As the world of graphic design progresses, presentation trends progress alongside it. There are new design trends that grab our attention each year that can make your presentation timely and contemporary. This blog will discuss… ... read more As the world of graphic design progresses, presentation trends progress alongside it. There are new design trends that grab our attention each year that can make your presentation timely and contemporary. This blog will discuss our predicted design trends for presentation slides in 2023 as well as what elements make a presentation trendy at any point in time. close

Who said that presentations can’t be on trend? Believe it or not, the world of presentation design is not immune to the styles and fads of the design world. You can prove that your brand is fresh and contemporary through the presentation design of your slides. But tastes change, and as we approach the new year, the trend cycle will change and bring new ideas to the forefront of graphic design.

However, there are presentation trends that will always be timeless. These elements will always make a presentation appeal to the audience, no matter what. They grab the audience’s attention right away and hold onto it throughout. So regardless of the trend cycle, these points consistently boost any presentation and are important to keep in mind.

Timeless presentation features:

Engaging and interactive content.

The core of any presentation is the material and how it is shared. It is not enough to list facts; there needs to be room to breathe. By including icebreakers, games, polls, and activities, the listener can directly interact with the information and ideas shared. It bridges the gap between them and gives the audience a chance to connect with the content.

Use of data and visualizations

When data is visualized in charts, graphs, or infographics , is easier to understand. It is helpful for your audience to have a visual medium that they can follow that simplifies your data for them to understand. With the sheer volume of information available, data visualization helps guide the audience through your ideas and data in a way that doesn’t overwhelm them.

Storytelling

Stories have a universal appeal. People relate to them and they can never fail you. Spinning together a story draws the audience into your world, evokes empathy, and establishes a level of trust. Learning how to tell a story is more effective than learning how to persuade. A story can simplify a complex idea while moving your audience to action.

Creative and unique designs

A good presentation design relies on its creative use of design elements, colors, and images. Creative slide design maintains its impact the same way it maintains the audience’s attention. Using engaging design trends can also help explain your ideas more effectively and support your presentation’s flow.

7 Presentation Trends in 2023

The presentation trend cycle is similar to the regular design trend cycle, which makes it easier for our presentation experts to predict what presentation design trends will take over in 2023. There is an emphasis on connecting with your audience in a new way inspired by the Internet age and social media.

01 Dark mode

In interface design, the increasing preference for dark mode for mobile users has translated to incorporating the dark style into web design. For a long and extensive presentation, it is wise to go for a sleek and dim aesthetic that is easier on the eyes and can maintain focus for longer.

02 3D graphics

The rise of VR technology, the metaverse, and the love of all things Y2K have revived a strong interest in 3D graphics. Creating a visual experience that draws the viewer into the image has a powerful appeal across several mediums that could continue to rise. 3D backgrounds go beyond the clever use of shadows and now use texture and motion for a touch of attention-grabbing realism.

03 Experimental typography

Fun and experimental typography are having a moment this year, becoming more popular for film and TV posters. Playing around with different typefaces is a fun approach for your slides to illustrate your brand identity and mission. Serif fonts, in particular, are making a comeback as they are legible, bold, and graceful, achieving both a practical and aesthetic function.

04 Monochrome

Monochrome color palettes are made by selecting a single color and its various hues. Following the idea of a more comfortable aesthetic, the monochrome trend is simple, practical, and elegant. On another note, a simple color scheme helps brand recognition when creating a presentation design built around the brand’s primary color.

05 Inclusive visuals

Beyond the world of graphic design, there has been a surge in efforts to include individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, ages, disabilities, locations, and classes. In presentation design, this translates into an effort to showcase a variety of people in the illustrations and visuals used to celebrate diversity.

06 Branded memes

Memes are an essential part of the fabric of social media; they’re perfect for adding a touch of humor to your presentation. Adapting memes to fit your brand makes your slides more relatable, and adding humor to your presentation helps build a connection with your audience. The art of a tastefully utilized meme can be tricky, but all in all, the main rule is to avoid a controversial meme and stick to a lighthearted approach.

07 Bold and vibrant colors

In previous years, we’ve seen a rise in minimalist and muted styles. But now, designers and viewers alike yearn for a return to brighter and bolder colors. Vibrant colors create attractive and energetic designs, especially when contrasting the trend of geometric and clean shapes. This style doesn’t use these hues as an accent or emphasis, rather they are the design itself.

What should you do for a rich and trendy presentation?

Note that presentation trends go beyond quirky graphics and thoughtful color palettes. As technology evolves and progresses, we expect presentation design and graphic design to evolve alongside it. Slide design is an essential component of your presentation, but they are in no way the core, rather they are the starting point. These are factors to consider that will make your presentation stand out from your slides:

Going beyond PowerPoint

As we mentioned, PowerPoint is merely the starting point. But what comes after it? Earlier, we mentioned how interactive games and icebreakers allow your audience to connect with the material. They can also switch up the pace with a diverse approach. Another way to branch out of the typical presentation format is to add videos that can further simplify and explain your point. Hand out brochures as tactile souvenirs that summarize your presentation to leave your listeners with. Have a questions and answers session afterward to open up room for any further inquiries.

Making it mobile-compatible 

It is not uncommon for presentation slides to become resources that are reused and revisited. When designing your presentation, make sure that whatever design trend you opt for can be adapted to different formats. The key to a mobile-friendly presentation is simplicity. Increasing the font size, creating cleaner visuals and charts, using mobile-friendly resolutions, and exporting the final product as a PDF.

Utilizing new technology 

If you’re ready to truly go above and beyond for a presentation, utilizing new technologies is a surefire way to stand apart from the competition. New technologies now grant new ways for presenters and audiences to interact with and visualize the material. From holograms to augmented reality to real-time data visualization, these technologies offer exciting opportunities to explore ideas and concepts through an original and stimulating channel.

Incorporating presentation design trends into your slides ensures that your brand is as relevant as ever. As graphic design evolves as a field, there will be a trickle-down effect that reaches presentation design. Presenters and designers alike are constantly thinking of new and innovative ways to share ideas, so why not ride the wave?

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75 Unique School Presentation Ideas and Topics Plus Templates

Are you tired of seeing the same PowerPoints repeating overused and unoriginal school presentation ideas covering repeated topics in your classes?

You know what I’m talking about; we’ve all been there, and sat through yawn-worthy demonstrations, slides, or presentation videos covering everything from the solar system, someone’s favorite pet, past presidents of a country, to why E=mC squared.

From grade school to university, first graders to college students, we are obligated to create, perform, and observe academic presentations across a plethora of curriculums and classes, and not all of these public speaking opportunities fall into the category of an ‘interesting topic’.

Yet, have no fear! Here at Piktochart, we are here to help you and your classmates. From giving examples of creative and even interactive presentation ideas, providing presentation videos , and suggesting interactive activities to give your five minutes of fame the ‘wow’ factor that it deserves, this article is your guide!

Our massive collection of unique school and college presentation ideas and templates applies if you’re:

• A teacher looking to make your class more engaging and fun with student presentations.
• A student who wants to impress your teacher and the rest of the class with a thought-provoking, interesting topic.

A Curated List of Interesting Topics for School Presentations

Did you know that when it comes to presentations , the more students involved improves retention? The more you know! Yet sometimes, you need a little help to get the wheels moving in your head for your next school presentation .

The great thing about these ideas and topics is you can present them either in face-to-face classes or virtual learning sessions.

Each school presentation idea or topic below also comes with a template that you can use. Create a free Piktochart account to try our presentation maker and get access to the high-quality version of the templates. You can also check out our Piktochart for Education plan .

Want to watch this blog post in video format? The video below is for you!

The templates are further divided into the following categories covering the most popular and best presentation topics. Click the links below to skip to a specific section.

• Unique science presentation topics to cultivate curiosity in class
• Engaging culture and history presentation ideas to draw inspiration from
• Health class presentation topics to help students make healthy lifestyle decisions
• Data visualization ideas to help students present an overwhelming amount of data and information into clear, engaging visuals
• First day of school activity ideas to foster classroom camaraderie
• Communication and media topics to teach students the importance of effective communication
• Topics to help students prepare for life after school

We hope this list will inspire you and help you nail your next school presentation activity.

Unique Science Presentation Topics to Cultivate Curiosity in Class

Science is a broad field and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with too many topics to choose for your next presentation.

Cultivate curiosity in the science classroom with the following unique and creative presentation ideas and topics:

1. Can life survive in space?

2. Do plants scream when they’re in pain?

3. What are the traits of successful inventors?

4. How vaccines work

5. Massive destruction of the Koala’s habitat in Australia

6. Left brain versus right brain

7. What are great sources of calcium?

8. Recycling facts you need to know

9. Do you have what it takes to be a NASA astronaut?

10. The rise of robots and AI: Should we be afraid of them?

11. How far down does the sea go?

12. The stages of sleep

13. Will Mars be our home in 2028?

14. A quick look at laboratory safety rules

15. The first person in history to break the sound barrier

Engaging Culture and History Presentation Ideas to Draw Inspiration From

History is filled with equally inspiring and terrifying stories, and there are lessons that students can learn from the events of the past. Meanwhile, interactive presentations about culture help students learn and embrace diversity. 

16. Women in history: A conversation through time

17. The sweet story of chocolate 

18. A history lesson with a twist 

19. The history of basketball 

20. The origin of the Halloween celebration 

21. AI History 

22. What you need to know about New Zealand 

23. 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa 

24. Roman structures: 2000 years of strength

25. The most famous art heists in history 

26. Elmo: The story behind a child icon 

27. 10 things you should know before you visit South Korea 

28. 8 things you didn’t know about these 8 countries 

Health Class Presentation Topics to Help Students Make Healthy Lifestyle Decisions

Want to learn how to engage students with healthcare topic ideas? Then consider using these templates for your next interactive presentation.

According to the CDC , school-based health education contributes to the development of functional health knowledge among students. It also helps them adapt and maintain health-promoting behaviors throughout their lives. 

Not only will your presentation help with keeping students engaged, but you’ll also increase class involvement with the right slides.

The following examples of health and wellness interactive presentations include fun ideas and topics that are a good start. 

29. How to look after your mental health?

30. The eradication of Polio

31. How to have a healthy lifestyle 

32. 10 handwashing facts 

33. Myths and facts about depression

34. Hacks for making fresh food last longer 

35. Ways to avoid spreading the coronavirus

36. Mask protection in 5 simple steps 

37. Everything you need to know about the flu

38. All about stress: Prevention, tips, and how to cope 

39. The importance of sleep 

40. Is milk tea bad for you?

41. How to boost happiness in 10 minutes

42. How dirty are debit and credit cards 

43. Why do you need sunscreen protection

Data Visualization Ideas to Help Students Present Overwhelming Amounts of Data in Creative Ways

Data visualization is all about using visuals to make sense of data. Students need to pull the main points from their extensive research, and present them by story telling while being mindful of their classmates’ collective attention span.

As far as student assignments go, storytelling with data is a daunting task for students and teachers alike. To keep your audience interested, consider using a non linear presentation that presents key concepts in creative ways.

Inspire your class to be master data storytellers with the following data visualization ideas:

44. Are we slowly losing the Borneo rainforest?

45. Skateboard deck design over the years

46. Food waste during the Super Bowl

47. The weight of the tallest building in the world

48. Infographic about data and statistics

49. Stats about cyberbullying

50. How whales combat climate change

First Day of School Interactive Activity Ideas to Foster Whole-class-Camaraderie

Calling all teachers! Welcome your new students and start the school year with the following back-to-school creative presentation ideas and relevant templates for first-day-of-school activities.

These interactive presentations grab the attention of your students and are remarkably easy to execute (which is the main educator’s goal after all)!

51. Meet the teacher

52. Example: all about me

53. Self-introduction

54. Tips on how to focus on schoolwork

55. Course plan and schedule

Give our class schedule maker a try to access more templates for free. You can also access our presentation-maker , poster-maker , timeline-maker , and more by simply signing up .

56. Interpreting a student’s report card (for parents)

57. Introduction of classroom rules

58. Assignment schedule

59. Daily planner

60. Course syllabus presentation

61. How to write a class presentation

Topics to Teach Students the Importance of Effective Communication

Visual media  helps students retain more of the concepts  taught in the classroom. The following media topics and infographic templates can help you showcase complex concepts in a short amount of time. 

In addition, interactive presentation activities using these templates also encourage the development of a holistic learning process in the classroom because they help focus on the  three domains of learning:  cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. 

62. Interactive presentation do’s and don’ts 

63. How to create an infographic 

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64. How to improve your internet security and privacy

65. What is design thinking?

66. What are your favorite software tools to use in the classroom? 

Presentation Topic Ideas to Help Students Prepare for Life After School

One of the things that makes teaching a rewarding career is seeing your students take the learning and knowledge you’ve instilled in them, and become successful, productive adults.

From pitching a business idea to starting your podcast, the following topics are good starting points to prepare students for the challenges after graduation (aka adulting 101):

67. How to make a resume

68. How to start a startup

69. Credit card vs. debit card

70. Pros and cons of cryptocurrency

71. How to save on travel

72. How to do a SWOT analysis

73. How to pitch a business idea

74. Habits of successful people

75. Starting your own podcast: A checklist

Find out how a high school teacher like Jamie Barkin uses Piktochart to improve learning in the classroom for her students.

Pro tip: make your presentation as interactive as possible. Students have an attention span of two to three minutes per year of age. To keep minds from wandering off, include some interactive games or activities in the lesson. For example, if you conducted a lesson on the respiratory system, you could ask them to practice breathing techniques.

Maintain eye contact with your students, and you’ll get instant feedback on how interested they are in the interactive presentation.

Make School Presentation Visuals Without the Hassle of Making Them From Scratch

School presentations, when done right, can help teachers engage their classes and improve students’ education effectively by presenting information using the right presentation topic. 

If you’re pressed for time and resources to make your school presentation visuals , choose a template from Piktochart’s template gallery . Aside from the easy customization options, you can also print and download these templates to your preferred format. 

Piktochart also professional templates to create infographics , posters , brochures , reports , and more.

Creating school-focused, engaging, and interactive presentations can be tedious at first, but with a little bit of research and Piktochart’s handy templates, you’re going to do a great job!

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Top presentation trends to use in 2023

As we move further into 2023, the world of presentation trends continues to evolve with new and emerging designs. SketchDeck has designed thousands of presentations over the years. Our team of presentation design experts keep working to stay ahead of the curve. We’ve compiled the top presentation design trends in 2023 that will help you captivate your audience and deliver a memorable presentation.

The concept of minimalism has been around for a while and continues to be a top presentation trend. The focus is on simplicity, with a clean and uncluttered layout that allows your message to stand out. Use of whitespace, simple typography, and a limited color palette can help you achieve a minimalist look.

Interactive elements

Interactive elements are not a new presentation trend, but they continue to gain popularity in 2023. Adding interactive elements like quizzes, polls, and clickable infographics can help engage your audience and make your presentation more memorable.

Bold typography

In 2023, typography will play a significant role in presentation trends. Bold typography can help emphasize important points, create contrast, and add visual interest to your slides. Sans-serif fonts like Helvetica and Arial will be popular choices for presentation design.

Dark mode has been a popular trend in app and website design for a while. Now, it has made its way into presentation design trends. Dark backgrounds with light text can help reduce eye strain and create a sleek and modern look.

Motion graphics

Motion graphics are a great way to add a dynamic element to your presentation. They can be used to animate graphs, charts, and other visual elements. In 2023, we will see more use of motion graphics in presentations to add a wow factor and engage the audience.

Custom illustrations

Custom illustrations can add a personal touch to your presentation and make it stand out. In 2023, we will see more use of hand-drawn illustrations as a presentation design trend. Above all, custom illustrations can add warmth and a human touch to your presentations.

Sustainability

As sustainability continues to be a hot topic, we will see more use of eco-friendly design elements in presentations. This includes the use of recycled paper for handouts, reducing paper waste, and using sustainable materials for presentation materials.

Incorporating these top 2023 presentation design trends will help you create engaging and memorable presentations. Whether you’re using PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, or another presentation tool, these trends can help you stay ahead of the curve and make a lasting impression on your audience. So, embrace these trends and make your next presentation a success!

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Top 6 Trending Technical Topics for Presentation (2023)

Dominik Sumer

Oct 23, 2023 · 7 min read

Do you need help selecting the perfect technical topic for your next presentation?

Don't worry. We've got you covered!

Three key elements you should know:

• Identify the purpose of your presentation
• Understand your target audience
• Select the topic that aligns with your expertise

Crafting an effective technical presentation can help you engage the audience correctly.

Before giving your next talk, let's dive in and discuss the trending topics you should consider.

6 Technical Topics for Your Next Presentation

Smartly select a topic with this guide on AI advancements and developments.

Here is a comprehensive list of the trending technical topics to impress your audience.

AI for Developers

AI technologies have revolutionized the way developers approach software development.

Developers can now create intelligent applications using machine learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and computer vision to learn and adapt to user behavior.

Some popular AI technologies for developers include:

• Generative AI
• Open AI Models or ChatGPT
• TensorFlow, OpenCV & PyTorch

Developers can use these tools to create intelligent applications that process large amounts of data, recognize patterns, and make predictions.

You can use this topic idea to explain complex code snippets by using Snappify.

Snappify can help you with technical code presentations smoothly:

• With the support of AI, you can generate what code does
• Proper animations from slide to slide can help engage the audience
• Pretty code pieces explain the complexity clearly.
• The export capability lets you move your slides into images, videos, gifs, or PDFs.

Code Snippet Example:

Slides Example:

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality ( VR ) and Augmented Reality ( AR ) are rapidly advancing technologies transforming how we interact with digital content.

VR allows users to engage in a new computer-generated environment, while AR overlays digital elements in the real world. In Simple words, virtual reality is interactive, while augmented reality is merely observational.

These technologies have numerous applications across various industries, including development, gaming, education, healthcare, e-commerce, and marketing.

By creating a more engaging and interactive user experience, VR and AR can help businesses stand out from their competitors and reach new audiences.

As these technologies continue to evolve, it will be exciting to see how they shape the future of our digital experiences.

Examples of AR and VR:

• Motion Gaming chairs in Malls that use VR headsets
• Mobile apps like AR Emoji Stickers, AR Emoji Studio, etc
• Snapchat has a dedicated AR Bar.

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Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Home Technology

IoT refers to the interconnectivity of physical devices that can exchange data.

This technological progress has revolutionized how we interact with our devices and the world.

IoT has created more intelligent and efficient systems in various fields like healthcare, agriculture, transportation, home systems, etc.

With IoT, devices can communicate with each other, gather data, and make decisions with little or no human intervention, leading to increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved safety.

IoT devices examples:

• Home Security
• Weight Management (Like RealMe Weight Scale)
• Smart Locks, Camera, Ovens and more

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Cybersecurity and data privacy are two crucial aspects of technology that organizations and individuals must prioritize.

Cybersecurity protects computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access or attacks by hackers, malware, or other cyber threats.

Data privacy protects personal information from being collected, shared, or used without consent.

With the surge of technology in our daily lives, it is essential to safeguard our online presence.

You can talk about:

• Role of AI in Cybersecurity
• Challenges and solutions for securing the Internet of Things
• Importance of updating software
• Malware (viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware), Phishing, Man-in-the-middle attacks, DDoS attacks, etc.
• Tools and Resources that can protect the online world

Robotics and Automation

Robotics and automation are fields that focus on the development of robots and automation systems.

Robotics aims to design, build, and program robots to perform tasks that are too dangerous, time-consuming, or complex for humans.

Automation, on the other hand, involves using machines to automate repetitive tasks. It can include software management, data scraping, automated code review , etc.

Robotics and automation are rapidly growing with an interest in cobots, robots that learn from their environment, and AI integration for better decision-making.

• Chatbots like (ChatGPT AI-Powered robotic technology)
• Automation tools like (Zapier, Pabbly Connect, and more)

Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency

Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency are two different but related technologies.

Blockchain is a technology that enables secure and transparent record-keeping of various data types, including financial transactions, medical records, and intellectual property.

Cryptocurrency is a form of digital money secured by cryptography and used to pay for goods and services.

• Money Transfer (Blockchain facilitates efficient money transfer by reducing third-party fees and bureaucratic hurdles)
• NFTs(Non-Fungible Tokens)
• Logistics (Blockchain can improve transparency and efficiency in supply chains)

Recommended tools for Technical Presentations:

Well, there are many options available to create presentations.

Here are some of the best tools:

• Snappify (Beautifully present code snippets with animations)
• Canva (Lots of graphic elements, icons, illustrations, and more)
• Keynote (Specific for Mac users but very powerful)
• Video Scribe, Create Studio, and PowToon (Explain complexity in a more fun and animated way)

Conclusion:

Choosing the right technical topic for your presentation is crucial in capturing your audience's interest and delivering a compelling presentation.

You can also use these topic ideas for other platforms like YouTube, TED Talks, B2D Marketing , social media campaigns, and more.

Each presentation topic offers unique insights into the advancements and innovations shaping our future.

When presenting complex topics, making your content engaging, understandable, and interactive is important. Utilize graphics, animations, and interactive elements to improve audience awareness.

How can I come up with a good topic for my presentation?

When developing a presentation topic, consider your audience's interests, brainstorm ideas, research current trends, and choose based on your expertise or passion.

What are some tips to make my presentation engaging?

Use visuals, storytelling, and Q&A sessions to engage your audience during presentations. Provide relevant takeaways or actionable tips.

How should I structure my presentation?

Organizing your presentation into clear sections with headings and subheadings is recommended to guide your audience through a logical flow.

How can I make my speech impactful?

Start strong, make eye contact, use body language, vary tone, and show passion to make an impactful speech.

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333 Informative Speech Topics To Rock Your Presentation

A powerful presentation covers a compelling topic that sparks your interest and hooks the audience. Use this master list to find your next great speech idea.

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You have been assigned a speech, presentation, or essay, but you have no clue what to talk about. A powerful presentation begins with a compelling topic that sparks your interest and hooks the audience. But you also need to discuss something you feel excited to research and discuss. 

This guide contains 333 informative speech topics for your next presentation, plus pro tips for delivering the best presentation possible.

What Is An Informative Speech?

Informative speeches aim to teach or instruct the audience about a topic. They include objective information and fact-based research but can incorporate a unique perspective, compelling storytelling , or a powerful take-home message. Unlike a celebratory wedding toast or an inaugural speech , informative speeches are written specifically to educate.

The six key types of informative speeches are: 

• Definition speeches : This speech aims to explain a concept or theory. For example, a speech topic starting with “What is…?” is usually a definition-type informative speech. 
• Explanatory speeches : These speeches explain how something works. For example, an explanatory speech could explain how your brain processes information or how an electric car works. 
• Demonstrative speeches : These classic “how-to’s” show the audience how to perform a task and often include a visual presentation. For example, students could teach their classmates how to be more productive or cook a healthy meal.  
• Comparative speeches : When a speaker compares or contrasts two alternative things, they help the audience understand the similarities or differences between two topics. For example, a comparative speech may weigh the pros and cons of private versus public schools. 
• Descriptive speeches : This informative speech describes a person, place, or thing and explains why the subject is essential. For example, a student may teach their classmates about a historical figure, or an entrepreneur may give a descriptive speech about the specifics of their product idea.
• Persuasive informative speeches : Although persuasive speeches are often categorized separately, some informative speeches can cross over into persuasion by using evidence to convince the audience why a particular method or perspective is better than its alternatives. For example, a salesperson may give a presentation to convince clients to buy their services, or a mental health advocate may give a speech to persuade people to do yoga more regularly. 

How To Pick An Informative Speech Topic: The Five W’s

Whether you want to give a top-notch school speech assignment or a groundbreaking TED Talk , the best informative speeches have one thing in common: they deliver a purposeful message with a captivating delivery. You must understand the basic who, what, when, where, and why to pick the perfect topic. 

• Who: Before you start looking for topics, you should know who your audience is. A college speech class is a far different audience than a room of conference attendees. Consider what your audience is interested in, why they should care about your speech and their level of knowledge about the topic. If you talk about something too basic, they may be bored, but if you discuss something too technical, they may have difficulty understanding your speech. 
• What: Consider your passions and existing knowledge about a subject. The “what” of your speech is the meat of the presentation. Imagine a three-circle Venn diagram. The three circles are labeled: “things I am interested in,” “things my audience cares about,” and “things I can research.” The center point where these three circles overlap is the sweet spot for your speech topic. 
• When (Length): The length of your speech can drastically impact how in-depth you dive into the topic. A five-minute speech should cover a niche topic or a high-level concept. A thirty-minute to an hour-long presentation can teach about a more detailed topic. 
• Where: If you’re giving a speech in a meeting room at an office, your performance will likely be very different from speaking on stage in a large auditorium. Consider where you will be speaking and what kind of technology (projector, large screen, whiteboard, etc.) you will have available. The geographic location of your speech can also determine your selection of a local or regional topic relevant to the community. 
• Why: Most importantly, you should know the purpose of your speech. If your goal is to get a good grade, it may help you pay more attention to following the teacher’s rubric. If your goal is to convince the audience to make a lifestyle change or donate to an important cause, you should structure your speech with the core “why” in mind. 

The best speeches combine a simple message with charismatic delivery, an easily digestible structure, and something the audience can relate to. The essence of a great speech is that it arouses something in the audience, such as the motivation to take action or to see things in a new way.

List of Informative Speech Topics: 333 Ideas to Spark Your Creativity

In an informative speech, it is essential to have plenty of evidence or data to support your claims. But even the most well-researched presentation can feel hollow without the passion for delivering it authentically. 

As you explore ideas for your speech, you should naturally gravitate toward intriguing and exciting topics. Giving a speech about something you think your teacher or colleagues will like (rather than what you’re truly interested in) could ultimately be inauthentic or boring. Take note of what makes your heart beat a little faster and follow that curiosity . 

Easy Informative Speech Topics

If you’re in a pinch, choose a speech topic that doesn’t require extensive explanations to get the point across. It may be a good idea to avoid anything controversial or technical. Instead, choose a straightforward demonstrative or descriptive topic with a wide range of online information.

• How to improve your communication skills
• The most memorable speeches in history
• Why you should buy an electric car 
• The most popular cars of the year
• How to read body language  
• Top habits of successful people
• The most famous actors in history
• The benefits of time in nature
• Lesser known presidents
• Most popular breeds of dogs
• The worst natural disasters in the world 
• How to eat healthier  
• Harmful impacts of technology
• How to survive without electricity 
• The richest people in the world 
• The top companies in the world
• Child geniuses and prodigies
• How does sugar influence the body?
• The history of Disneyland
• How to break bad habits
• Top beauty products for younger skin
• How to do your homework faster 
• How to be more productive  
• High school students should do these 5 things before graduating
• Why high school students should take a gap year before college
• The best healthy snacks 
• Why you should go vegan
• How to be more confident  
• How to start a business
• Fashion through the decades 

Pro Tip : Start your speech with an attention-grabbing hook that draws the audience in to listen. Try not to start by mentioning a technical difficulty (“Is this microphone working?”) or saying a lackluster nicety (“Thanks for having me.”).

Instead, try starting with:

• A story: “I’m here for a reason. And It’s an interesting story….”
• A big idea: “The single most important thing I want to share with you today is….”
• A quirky one-liner or interesting fact: “You might have always thought….”

Here is a guide on How to Start a Speech: Best and Worst Speech Openers . 

You can also watch our video to learn the best (and worst) speech openers:

Informative Speech Topics for College

If public speaking isn’t scary enough, college speech classes can be brutal. You want to impress your professor without thoroughly embarrassing yourself in front of your peers. These topics are scholarly without being boring. 

• How you can reduce your carbon footprint
• Different forms of learning
• The truth about microplastics and possible alternatives
• How to ace a college test 
• Why schools shouldn’t give homework 
• America’s fastest-growing cities
• The differences between female and male communication
• The best marketing tactics
• The importance of education for a country’s economy 
• Ethical questions of artificial intelligence
• Unique ways to stop global climate change
• How to live to be 100
• Benefits of E-learning
• History of education in America
• How to eradicate poverty
• The real picture of foster care in America
• How to decide on a college major
• Pros and cons of the current education system
• Economics of urban versus rural development
• The history of agriculture 
• How ancient Egyptians built the pyramids
• How to prevent the top 5 leading causes of death in America
• Understanding industrial hemp
• Pros and cons of remote work
• How college students can become millionaires by age 50 with monthly investing
• How to start an organic garden
• Private vs. public school
• The importance of discipline
• The most useful websites for college students
• Where does public university funding come from

Fun Informative Speech Topics

Most people don’t realize that playful topics like video games and reality TV can still be informative. These less serious subjects have the potential to become great speeches that invoke laughter, excitement, or new perspectives. 

• Can procrastination be good for you?
• Myth or reality? We only use 10% of our brains
• The funniest commercials of all time
• Bizzare sports you didn’t know existed 
• How snake venom attacks the body
• What will humans look like in the future? 
• Weirdest medical facts
• The strangest phobias 
• Secrets to a great relationship
• The fastest cars in the world 
• What causes hiccups
• Evidence of life on Mars 
• The world history of tattoos 
• Why college students love fast food 
• The evolution of video games 
• How cryptocurrency can change finance 
• Where do stereotypes come from?
• The most bizarre conspiracy theories 
• The most influential musicians of our time
• Top craziest amusement park rides in the world
• The most fun things to do when you’re bored
• History of tattoo art
• The seven wonders of the world
• How to survive an annoying roommate
• The truth about reality shows
• How to create a bucket list
• The secrets behind the best TV shows 
• Weirdest foods taste surprisingly delicious
• How to talk to people you don’t like 

Interesting Informative Speech Topics

The most viral TED Talks combine a compelling or unique idea with exceptional nonverbal delivery. These interesting topics are sure to get your audience thinking.

• The neuroscience of attraction
• Mind-blowing facts about volcanoes
• The psychology of selling things 
• Why you should turn your lawn into a garden
• Proof that aliens are real/fake 
• How to start a business for under $100
• The history of America from a minority perspective 
• How technology affects our brains
• What would happen to the economy if everyone grew their own food?
• The science and ethics of genetic modification 
• How the electric car originated 
• Elon Musk’s rise to success 
• What is neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)?
• How deaf people talk with emotion 
• Why smiles are contagious 

Informative Speech Topics About Science

From biology to chemistry to genetics, science encompasses many subjects. Where modern technology meets cutting-edge discoveries, these topics are for inquisitive researchers who want to dig into the data. 

• How your brain works
• History of space exploration
• How solar panels work
• The evolution of plants
• Fascinating origins of plant medicines
• How DNA evidence is used
• How galaxies are formed 
• How science is influenced by corporations 
• Why dinosaurs really went extinct
• The oldest fossils ever found 
• How does the human brain work?
• The effects of music on the brain  
• The life of Albert Einstein
• How earthquakes can be predicted
• The craziest scientists in history
• What is CRISPR?
• Potential cures for cancer 
• What is epigenetics?

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Informative Speech Topics about Animals 

From cuddly pets to the alien-like mystery creatures of the deep ocean, animals are universally fascinating. 

• How to train a dog
• The most dangerous animals in the ocean
• How elephants use plants to medicate themselves 
• The science behind the fastest animals in the world
• Can depression be treated with emotional support animals?
• Comparing reptiles versus mammals
• The strongest animal in the world
• Top 10 strangest animals on Earth
• Comparing human and primate brains
• Animals that have their own languages
• Ethical questions with animal testing
• What causes animals to become extinct? 
• How to adopt a cat
• Pros and cons of the pet adoption system
• Is it kind to keep a monkey as a pet?

Informative Speech Topics Sports

Fitness, sports medicine, and professional sports teams are just scraping the surface regarding this subject. You can talk about the inspiring life of your favorite player or game history. The speech topics are perfect for anyone who loves to sweat and cheer.

• How sports teach kids discipline 
• The importance of physical activity for stress relief
• Why companies should promote workplace fitness programs  
• Top-paying careers in sports 
• How people with disabilities can still play sports
• Football culture in the American south 
• The importance of sports for children’s socialization
• The role of sports and masculinity in young boys 
• Gambling problems in sports
• What makes a great sports coach? 
• The best football players of all time 
• How yoga can complement workouts
• How to prevent sports injuries 
• The best physical therapy for college athletes
• The life of Michael Jordan
• Game-changing athletes in history 
• Lebron James’ secret to success  
• How Jackie Robinson transformed baseball 
• The best nutrition for athletes, based on science
• Top vegan athletes in the world 
• Why cheerleading is/isn’t a real sport
• Controversial moments in the Olympics 
• Modern controversies about transgender athletes 
• The most extreme sports in the world
• How hockey changed my life
• Pros and cons of CrossFit
• Why swimming is one of the healthiest workouts
• How adult hobby sports can improve socialization
• Daily exercise improves mental health 
• The best at-home workouts
• Top marketing strategies used by the Super Bowl
• How the Olympics promotes international peace 
• Should pro athletes have salary caps?
• How college athletes go pro
• Top female athletes in the world
• Interesting sports from around the world
• Why height is not the most important factor in basketball
• Why soccer is the most popular international sport
• Why women’s soccer gets less media coverage than men’s
• The best solo sports for introverts 
• How handicapped people can still play sports 
• The most inspirational handicapped athletes 

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Cultural Informative Speech Topics

Learning about different cultures can drastically expand your viewpoint of the world. These speech ideas cover everything from language to ancient history to pop culture. 

• How to learn about local culture while traveling
• The importance of workplace culture
• How to build a positive corporate culture 
• How social media connects and promotes culture 
• The oldest cultures in the world 
• Modern versus traditional gender roles 
• How women have transformed corporate leadership 
• The dangers of hustle culture
• How social media culture impacts self-esteem
• How to learn from watching movies
• The rise of podcasts and their role in modern culture 
• The role of social media in business 
• How immigrants maintain cultural traditions in their new countries
• Ancient archeological artifacts you’ve never heard of
• Native American spiritual traditions
• Holy herbs and plants across global cultures
• How to make an African tribal basket
• The portrayal of black culture in the media
• Culture of Scandinavia
• Burial rituals in ancient Mesopotamia 
• History and meaning of the Om symbol
• The history of Buddhism
• How to show respect in Japanese culture
• The cultural history of African Americans 
• Chinese traditional foods 
• Top 10 foreign dishes you have to try before you die
• The most important spiritual symbols in the world
• Generational differences in Mexican culture
• The symbolism of marigolds in Mexican traditions
• What is Dia De Los Muertos?  

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Informative Speech Topics About History

They say, “history repeats itself.” Consider giving a unique or lesser-known perspective about historical events for a thought-provoking speech. Use museum artifacts and first-hand accounts to guide your points. 

• The Civil Rights Movement
• The oldest civilizations in the world
• Nelson Mandela’s historical impact
• The truth about colonization and Thanksgiving 
• How the Industrial Revolution impacted the environment 
• The real story of the Titanic 
• The craziest criminals in history  
• What caused the Great Depression? 
• What schools get wrong about black history 
• Religion during the age of the Aztecs
• Archeological evidence of aliens
• Ancient history of dogs and wolves 
• What caused the Salem witch trials?
• The American Revolution
• The role of Christianity in slavery
• Human rights violations throughout history
• How life changed for Native Americans after colonization 
• The role of urbanization on the changing American landscape
• The cowboy era: myths and truths 
• The American Constitution
• The most influential people in world history
• Forming of the United Nations
• What caused World War I?
• Financial panics and recessions throughout history
• The Prohibition era 
• What led to consumerism in society? 
• The Vietnam War
• The California Gold Rush
• The true story of Pocahontas
• Little-known facts about Mexican history

Informative Speech Topics About Music

Music is the soundtrack to our lives. Beyond mere entertainment, its impact dives into the roots of culture, identity, and brain function. Here are some exciting ways to incorporate your love of music into an informative speech. 

• How music can help mental health 
• Why you should learn an instrument
• How listening to music improves your productivity
• Genres of music 
• Links between classical music and IQ
• Why do people bond over music 
• Rarest instruments in the world
• The easiest instruments to play
• Best country musicians of all time
• How hip hop music has shaped culture in America
• Evolution of rap and hip hop 
• The origins of rock n’ roll in southern blues music
• The history of opera
• The best electronic dance music
• The impact of reggae music
• How punk rock got its start 
• How folk music shaped Appalachia 
• Country music hall of fame
• Must-see musical landmarks around the world
• Importance of gospel music
• The ethics of sampling other artist’s music
• How music shapes subculture 
• Has social media made record companies obsolete?
• The importance of musical education in public schools
• Music as a form of protest
• How sad music helps you overcome heartbreaks
• Why music shapes generations
• How dancing can change your mindset
• From the phonograph to iPhone: History of music machines

Health Informative Speech Topics

The ever-changing landscape of health offers a wealth of resources. Leave an impact on your audience by inspiring them to improve their eating habits or approach healthy living in a new way. Be sure to find the right sources for these speeches to make sure you are citing correct health science.

• How to extend your lifespan 
• Links between diet and mental illnesses 
• How to cook healthy food on a budget 
• Why a daily walk outside can transform your health
• History of herbal medicine 
• Let food be thy medicine: From Hippocrates to modern day food pyramid
• Why you should do yoga for 15 minutes a day
• Benefits and drawbacks of a vegetarian diet
• The healthiest fruits in the world 
• What is really in processed food?
• Is weight lifting or cardio better for burning fat?
• How agriculture affects our health
• The gut microbiome
• The dangers of pesticides in our food system
• How soil health impacts human health 
• Who controls the food system? 
• The science behind keto diets
• The dangers of low-fat diets
• Top 5 best foods for brain function
• The daily habits of the healthiest people in the world
• Differences in definitions of health
• European versus American food ingredients 
• The role of fats in brain function 
• How to fix a headache
• The benefits of magnesium
• The best supplements, according to science 
• The main signs of a stroke
• The chronic disease epidemic in America 
• How to lose weight the healthy way
• Why you should avoid eating seed oils
• Why you should stop eating gluten 
• How to prevent arthritis
• The real causes of diabetes
• Is meat actually bad for you? Pros and cons
• How to stop the mental health epidemic 
• How dental health impacts your digestion
• Amazing benefits of black seed oil
• The Harvard Longevity Project: Why happy people live longer
• Ancient health remedies from around the world
• Why you should eat fermented foods
• Causes of cancer and how to prevent it
• Why people should donate their organs
• Effects of radiation
• The healthiest cultures in the world 
• Why obesity is a modern problem
• How to have stronger bones
• Healthcare access for minorities
• Why fast food restaurants are addictive
• Pros and cons of salt
• How to overcome stress
• The dangers of e-cigarettes
• People need to drink more water
• The insurance and healthcare system in America
• How friendships improve your health
• Why couples should exercise together
• Benefits of dark chocolate
• Dangerous food additives you’ve never heard of
• Easy ways to improve your nutrition
• How to reverse hair loss
• Secrets to have healthy hair
• Benefits and drawbacks of stem cell research 
• Why you should stop drinking soda
• How to reduce asthma attacks
• Health benefits of ginger
• Why you should drink tea

Key Takeaways: Find Inspiration for a Speech

Any informative topic can be used to craft a speech, but a showstopping presentation requires thinking outside the box and approaching your speech from a unique point of view. Before you settle on a topic for your next speech, be sure that your speech idea is:

• Authentically interesting : Discussing something that doesn’t spark your interest is no use. Choose a topic or idea that you actually care about for an authentic and passionate delivery. 
• Relevant to your audience : If you don’t know your audience, you might as well be speaking to a wall. Professional presenters understand the general knowledge level of their audience and what information will be valuable or interesting to them. 
• Easy to research : Obscure topics can be alluring and challenging to research. Choose a topic that has plenty of information available in books or online. Be sure to use reputable sources and cite them when necessary.
• The proper length : The depth and detail of your speech ultimately depend on the length of time you have to talk. Pick a subject that you can thoroughly describe in the allotted time frame.  

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• How to own the stage 

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12 Top Trending Speaking Topics for 2023

Booking a keynote speaker knowledgeable in trending topics provides valuable insights and perspectives on the most important issues facing your industry. Professional guest and keynote speakers deliver engaging presentations on a range of topics, from emerging technologies and environmental sustainability to workplace diversity and mental health.

By booking a speaker with knowledge of current trends, companies inspire and motivate their employees while driving innovation to stay ahead of the competition. Here are our top 12 speaking topics for 2023.

Sustainability and corporate responsibility

Companies face mounting pressures in 2023 from consumers , investors and other stakeholders to embrace environmental sustainability. But transitioning to a business model of environmental, social and governance (ESG) can prove challenging without adequate buy-in . Not all staff may be aware that ESG opens investor opportunities and elevates brand affinity . A professional speaker with expertise in the issue can educate your teams while motivating them to assist in your efforts.

Creativity and innovation

Corporations must continually adapt to a rapidly changing world. Innovation allows businesses to gain an edge in existing markets and to create new ones with a Blue Ocean Strategy . Creativity thought leaders such as Christopher Chapman and Michael Gelb bring expertise and science to the realm of creative thought. Such public speakers and executive consultants help you unlock your company’s single greatest asset: the creativity of your leadership and teams .

Enhanced customer experience

We usually think of customer service as the person we visit or call to change an order or register a problem. Increasingly, companies seek to enhance the broader customer experience . That is, what the client or potential client experiences at every point of contact with the company. A positive customer experience builds loyalty, and speakers such as Jeffrey Gitomer provide the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve .

Employee engagement and retention

Even with a potential recession looming , finding and keeping employees has proven challenging. Retention usually provides the best cost-benefit , making engagement and retention a trending keynote topic in 2023. Employee engagement experts such as Daren Martin have thrived along with fellow thought-leader Cy Wakeman , a specialist in corporate culture who helps you remove drama from the workplace.

Employee health and well-being

Part of employee retention includes keeping your workplace healthy and happy. Building greater well-being doesn’t mean they’ll live stress-free lives. Rather, it means assisting them in understanding the tools needed to build resilience and remain productive. This year, corporations continue to follow the trend in promoting greater well-being for their employees. Resilience expert Anne Grady and health experts like Shawn Stevenson assist companies in building better mindsets to stay on top.

Personal finance

Financial literacy is a considerable asset for employee well-being . Lack of financial responsibility and understanding among associates directly impacts the company bottom line . Employees and leadership facing financial problems may become distracted, seek new or secondary employment and have poor work attendance. Often, basic financial wellness programs can pull your executive staff or team members back from the edge so that they regain focus, clarity and creative productivity at work. Top financial speakers such as Sharon Lechter and Anthony O’Neal continue to trend in 2023 for their ability to engage audiences with sound financial practices.

Entrepreneurship and startups

Data collected by the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that there were 33.2 million small businesses in the United States in 2022. Top business coaches and speakers like Billy Goldberg specialize in helping entrepreneurs and creative talent use heart-centered leadership for a long-lasting impact. For established companies, they also assist in guiding your teams to take a more entrepreneurial approach of personal responsibility and better relationship-building.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Many top brands are taking the lead in raising awareness of and combating systemic bias externally while promoting a more inclusive work culture internally. A trending topic for 2023 , companies have many reasons to book a diversity, equity and inclusion speaker. These influencers provide education, promote a more positive work culture and even promote innovation through inclusivity. Celebrity keynote speakers such as Mally Roncal provide lasting benefits in a fun, engaging way to help your company thrive today and in the future.

The future of work: AI integration

Artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT, Palantir’s Foundry and other platforms assist with everything from improving supply chains to writing and graphic design. But these technologies also raise concerns. A 2022 Pew Research Center study found that, of respondents who are “more concerned than excited” about an increase in the use of AI, 19% worry about the “loss of human jobs.” Keynote tech speakers help your teams better understand the role of AI as a partner while providing insights to best leverage this digital transformation.

Emotional intelligence and self-awareness

While emotional intelligence (EQ) has been recognized as important for decades, AI technologies may have, in part, moved the ball further down the field in its favor. After all, machines can crunch numbers and provide optimal decisions. But only self-aware humans can motivate, inspire, build teams and understand the broader impact and ethics of decisions made. The shift toward EQ is fully embraced by speakers such as top self-awareness coach, organizational psychologist and author Tasha Eurich .

Leadership in the new normal

For many, we’ve moved to the post-pandemic age . But COVID-19 didn’t disappear. We’ve simply adapted to its existence. Many of the changes we made in the crisis such as remote or hybrid work schedule adoption have become the new normal . Still, challenges remain for many employees and their leadership. Business and training speakers such as Jairek Robbins deliver virtual keynote addresses to keep your teams working cohesively regardless of their respective locations. 

Change management

One commonality among trending speaking topics for 2023 has been “change.” And while change has occurred throughout history, it seems that it’s coming faster than ever. Top keynote and business speakers specializing in change management can help guide you through turbulent waters with clarity and assurance. Dan Thurmon and others provide valuable insights into how to manage change effectively to maximize outcomes while minimizing disruption.

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10-Minute Presentation Topics | 50 Unique Ideas in 2024

Lawrence Haywood • 11 September, 2024 • 14 min read

For 10 minutes, what can you really do? A shower? A power nap? An entire presentation?

You might already be sweating at the idea of that last one. Cramming an entire presentation into 10 minutes is tough, but doing it without even knowing what to talk about is even tougher. So let's check out 10-minute presentation topics

No matter where you've been challenged to give a 10-minute presentation, we've got your back. Check out the ideal presentation structure below and over fifty 10-minute presentation topics, you can use for your big (actually, pretty small) speech.

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• The 10-Minute Presentation Structure
• Topics for College Students
• Topics for Interviews
• Relatable Topics
• Interesting Topics
• Controversial Topics

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The 10-Minute Presentation Topics Structure

As you might imagine, the hardest part of a 10-minute presentation is actually sticking to 10 minutes. None of your audience, organisers or fellow speakers will be pleased if your speech starts running over, but it's hard to know how not to.

You might be tempted to cram as much information as possible, but doing so is just going to make for an overbearing presentation. Especially for this type of presentation , knowing what to leave out is as much of a skill as knowing what to put in, so try and follow the sample below for a perfectly structured presentation.

• Introduction (1 slide) - Start your presentation with a quick question, fact or story relayed in a maximum of 2 minutes.
• Body (3 slides) - Get into the nitty gritty of your talk with 3 slides. Audiences struggle to take home more than three ideas, so spacing all three out over the course of 6 or 7 minutes can be very effective.
• Conclusion (1 slide) - End it all with a quick sum up of your 3 main points. You should be able to do this in 1 minute.

This 10-minute presentation example format contains a fairly conservative 5 slides, based on the famous 10-20-30 rule of presentations. In that rule, an ideal presentation is 10 slides in 20 minutes, meaning a 10-minute presentation would only require 5 slides.

Use various features with AhaSlides to gain better engagement in any type of presentation! You can spin the fun to the presentation, by gathering crowd ideas with an idea board and word cloud , or surveying them by top free survey tool , online polling , and also test their knowledge with an online quiz creator !

10 Topics for Presentation for College Students

A 10-minute presentation is all you need as a college student to show your knowledge and forward-thinking values. They're also great practice for presentations you might be making in the future. If you feel comfortable within 10 minutes, chances are that you'll be alright in the future, too.

• How to work alongside AI - Artificial intelligence is making huge steps forward daily. We'll soon be in a different world, so how are you, the worker of the future, going to deal with it? This is a super interesting topic and one that's very relevant for your classmates.
• Fighting the climate catastrophe - The issue of our age. What is it doing to us and how do we solve it?
• Portable homes - The portable home movement is on the way to revolutionising the way we live. What's good and bad about having a house you can move around and what does your ideal one look like?
• The thrift life - How to save money on clothes, along with the pros and cons of throwaway fashion for youngsters.
• The future of streaming platforms - Why is TV on demand so great and why is it not universal? Or is it stealing too much of our free time?
• What happened to newspapers? - Newspapers are probably ancient technology to college students like you. A deep dive into history will reveal what they were and why they're on their way out of print.
• The evolution of the mobile phone - Has any device in history advanced as quickly as mobile phones have? There's so much to talk about in this 10-minute presentation topic.
• The life and times of your hero - A great chance to show your love for someone who inspires you the most. This can be within or outside of your college subject.
• My permaculture future - If you're looking for a greener existence in your future, try explaining to your classmates the advantages and logistics of having a permaculture garden.
• E-waste - We dump out so much electrical waste these days. Where does it all go and what happens to it?

10 Interview Presentation Ideas - 10-Minute Presentation Topics

More and more nowadays, recruiters are turning to quick-fire presentations as a means of testing a candidate's skill and confidence in presenting something.

But, it's more than that. Recruiters also want to learn about you as a person. They want to know what interests you, what makes you tick and what has changed your life in a profound way.

If you can nail any of these presentation topics in your interview, you'll be starting next Monday!

• Someone who inspires you - Pick a hero and talk about their background, their achievements, what you've learned from them and how it's shaped you as a person.
• The most eye-opening place you've ever been - A travelling experience or holiday that blew your mind. This might not necessarily be your favourite ever abroad experience, but it was one that made you realise something you had not thought about before.
• An imagined problem - Set out a hypothetical problem at the company you're applying for. Show the recruiters the steps you would take to eradicate that problem for good.
• Something you're proud of - We've all got achievements we're proud of, and they do not necessarily work achievements. A quick 10-minute presentation on something you've done or made that has made you proud can reveal a lot of good stuff about you as a person.
• The future of your field - Make some interesting, bold predictions about where you think the industry is heading in the upcoming years. Do research, get stats to back up your claims, and avoid being condescending.
• A workflow you've fixed - Untidy workflows are rampant in many workplaces. If you've had a hand in turning something inefficient into a well-oiled machine, make a presentation about it!
• A book you'd love to write - Assuming you were a top-class wordsmith, what's the one topic you'd love to write a book about? Would it be fiction or non-fiction? What would the plot be? Who are the characters?
• Your favourite work culture - Choose the job with the best work culture in terms of office atmosphere, rules, after-work activities and trips away. Explain what was so great about it; it might give your potential new boss a few ideas!
• Pet peeves in the workplace - If you fancy yourself as a bit of a comedian, listing out the things that grind your gears in the office could be a good laugh and a nice bit of observational comedy for your recruiters. Make sure it's actually funny though, as listening to a candidate moan for 10 minutes is not normally something that leads to recruitment.
• The good and bad of remote working - Surely every office worker in the world has experience of remote working. Pry open your own experiences and discuss whether or not they've been for the better or for, the worse.

10 Relatable 10-Minute Presentation Topics

People love stuff they can relate to their own experiences. It's the reason why your presentation on the problems of the post office was a hit, but your one on the use of thermoplongeurs and suspension compression on modern fatigue carousels was an absolute travesty.

Keeping topics nicely open and accessible for everyone is a great way to get a good reaction. Do you need some topics for the presentation that participants can get involved in quickly? Check out these fun presentation topic ideas below...

• The best Disney princess - The best interesting presentation topics! Everyone's got their favourite; who's the one that gives you the most hope for generations of strong, independent girls?
• The greatest language ever - Maybe it's the language that sounds the sexiest, looks the sexiest or the one that just works the best.
• Coffee vs tea - Most people have a preference, but very few have the numbers to back it up. Do some scientific research into what's better between coffee and tea and why.
• Stand-up - You may not initially think it, but a stand-up comedy performance is definitely a presentation of sorts. 10 minutes is a great time window for some witty observations that make everyone laugh.
• Reasons for procrastination - List out all the things that keep you from doing what you're supposed to be doing. Remember to tell some stories in this - chances are that almost all of your audience will be able to relate.
• Is social distancing for life? Introverts, assemble. Or actually, don't. Should we keep social distancing an opt-in, opt-out kind of thing?
• Paper books vs ebooks - This one is all about physical touch and nostalgia against modern convenience. It's a fight for our age.
• Identity of the decades - We all know the distinction between the 70s, 80s and 90s, but what were the unique cultural points of the 2000s and 2010s? Will we see them later or will they just never get their own identities?
• Pluto's a planet - Believe it or not, there are a surprising number of Pluto aficionados out there. Talking about how Pluto's a planet could really get them on your side, and they're a powerful bunch.
• Observational comedy - A dive into the most relatable of short presentation topics. What makes observational comedy so relatable?

10 Interesting 10-Minute Presentation Topics

This one is the exact opposite of 'relatable topics'. These short presentation topics are all about super interesting scientific phenomena that a lot of people don't know about.

You don't have to be relatable when you can be fascinating!

• Crown shyness - A presentation that explores the phenomenon of the crowns of trees that grow in such a way as not to touch each other.
• Sailing stones - There are rocks that can sail across the floor of Death Valley, but what causes it?
• Bioluminescence - Dive into what makes certain animals and plants light up the night using just their bodies. Include heaps of pictures in this one, it's a glorious sight!
• What happened to Venus? - Venus and Earth came into existence at the same time, made of the same stuff. Yet, Venus is a real hellscape of a planet - so what happened?
• Music therapy in Alzheimer's treatment - Music is very effective in treating Alzheimer's disease. Take a dive into the interesting reason why that is.
• What the hell is slime mould? - An exploration of the mould made up of single cells that can solve mazes when those cells combine forces.
• All about Havana Syndrome - The mysterious illness that struck the US embassy in Cuba - where did it come from and what did it do?
• The origins of Stonehenge - How did people 5000 years ago drag boulders from the Welsh highlands to lowland England? Also, why did they even decide to build Stonehenge?
• Intuition - Gut feeling, sixth sense; whatever you want to call it, scientists don't really know what it is.
• Deja vu - We all know the feeling, but how does it work? Why do we feel deja vu?

10 Controversial 10-Minute Presentation Topics

Check out some controversial

• Cryptocurrency: good or bad? - It resurfaces in the news every few months, so everyone's got an opinion, but we often only hear one side of the cryptocoin and not the other. In this 10-minute presentation, you can introduce the good and bad of crypto.
• Should we ban Black Friday? - Mass consumerism and mass tramplings at store entrances - has Black Friday gone too far? Some will say it's not gone far enough.
• Minimalism - A new way to live that's the opposite of everything Black Friday represents. How does it work and why should you try it?
• The best stuff for your health - Another one about which everyone's got something to say. Do the research and give the facts.
• Disney whitewashing - This one's definitely a controversial topic. It could be a quick exploration of how Disney seemingly chooses and alters skin tones depending on the story being told.
• Time to eat some bugs - As the world will soon have to move away from meat, what are we going to replace it with? Hope your audience likes cricket sundaes!
• Free speech - Is free speech something we still have? Are you having it right now while you give this presentation? That's a pretty easy one to answer.
• Gun laws around the world - See how the world's most gunned-up country compares to other countries in terms of weapons available and its ramifications.
• 1 million vs 1 billion - The difference between $1,000,000 and $1,000,000,000 is much bigger than you think. There are so many ways to highlight the enormous wealth gap in a 10-minute presentation.
• Military spending - We could solve all world issues in a flash if every country dissolved its military and used its funds for good. Is it feasible?

Bonus Topics: Vox

Looking for unique topics for presentation? Being your great idea source, Vox is an American online magazine with a real knack for making insightful video essays on interesting topics you may never have thought about. They were the guys behind the ' Explained ' series on Netflix, and they've also got their own YouTube channel full of topics.

The videos vary in length, but you can choose any of these to present if you feel like it's interesting enough for your crowd. They are not only the best topics for presentation in college but also unique topics for presentation in the office. Contract or expand the information in the video to 10 minutes and make sure you can present it comfortably.

Some of Vox's videos include trendy topics for presentation...

• How music on TikTok goes viral.
• London's super basements.
• The AI behind creating art on demand.
• The end of oil.
• The rise of K-pop.
• Why diets fail.
• Many, many more...

Wrapping Up

10 minutes is, categorically, not a long time , so yes,

Above is your choice of

Nailing yours starts with the right topic. Any of the 50 unique ones above would be a great way to kick off a 10-minute presentation (or even a 5-minute presentation ).

Once you have your topic, you'll want to craft the structure of your 10-minute talk and the content. Check out our presentation tips to keep your presentation fun and watertight.

3 magic ingredients of Amazing Presentations?

The Audience, Speaker and Transformation in between.

How do you present for 15 minutes?

20-25 slides are perfect, as 1-2 slides should be spoken in 1 minute.

Is a 10-minute presentation long?

a 20-minute presentation should be 9 - 10 pages long, while a 15-minute presentation should be 7-8 pages long. Therefore, the 10-minute presentation should be around 3-4 pages long

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From Metaverse- and NFT-inspired designs to authenticity, expressive artistry, and boldness, the changes occurring in presentation trends are substantial and numerous. 

As 2023 unfolds, it reveals an unmistakable hunger for realism, inclusion, and relatability in the branding field. Naturally, those who incorporate these traits into their communications designs will stand out, winning the hearts of people and businesses.

We asked our graphic design wizards and pitch deck experts to distill the key broad themes and trends for this year into actionable pieces of advice. These bits of wisdom can serve as your presentation design inspiration, as well as sparking ideas for your brandbook or a pitch deck for VC fundraising .

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As we move into this year, we are witnessing modern aesthetics transitioning from 2022’s maximalism – with its dopamine-spiking colors, nostalgia, and multiple pallets – to 2023’s bold, personal expressionism. 

Let’s zoom in on practical applications of these trending styles and explore how to use them for your PowerPoint slides inspiration (and other purposes).

#1. Expressive & inclusive artistry

Slogan : Key theme of 2023

Expressive artistry embraces the freedom to express a wide range of diverse personalities, characters, and styles. 

This inspiring trend is rooted in society’s obvious desire to connect and relate to each other, which shows itself in the unprecedented spread of authenticity and groundedness in culture.

How to incorporate it:

• Choose unique styles loaded with colors and self-expression – think optimistic color palettes, photography, and video influenced by travel, creative progression, and unapologetic individuality.
• Embrace inclusive design and visuals that represent people of every age, race, gender, orientation, and a range of visible and invisible disabilities as active members of society.
• Include authentic illustrations with a familiar, homey look and feel.
• Use bold fonts and expressive visuals.

When it is a great fit: This trend bodes well with consumer brands or mission-driven B2B firms, so consider all direct-to-consumer (D2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) companies in areas like health or fashion.

Tips : If you’re going for this emotional style, make sure to always complement it with a more plain and unpretentious layout. You can feed your inspiration on websites like Getty Images . And forget about stock images!

#2. 3D realism 

Slogan : Going mainstream

3D realism (not to be confused with 3D illustrations) is here to give objects and people a sense of depth and show that beauty can be found in imperfections.

3D realism absorbs us into its playful and exciting world, where design elements feel even more relatable and close, but in an almost childish way.

• Use an eye-catching, bright color palette with rich use of candy colors.
• Include characters and objects that look like toys.
• Make sure visuals have bumpy, plasticine-like surfaces.

When it is a great fit: This trend is great for B2C companies in creative and e-commerce industries, as well as AR/VR startups.

Tips: Look for unique imagery that you can combine with the expressive and inclusive artistry trend. Don’t incorporate this trend if you’re targeting an older audience or work in a serious industry. 

#3. Nature-inspired design

Slogan : Still here

While the refreshing trend of design taking inspiration from nature is still going strong, there have been a few changes in how we go about it. In 2023, this trend will explore new ways to convey tranquility, inner peace, and harmony.

• Color and photos are no longer enough to create a convincing look and feel. Now you need to add nature-inspired graphic design elements and botanical visuals.
• Mix together real nature and fictional reality.
• Go for a minimalist aesthetic with earthy shades and hues.
• Use muted earth tones, natural materials, textures, and shapes.

When it is a great fit : This approach will align with all environment-focused ESG companies and B2C companies that sell goods and natural cosmetics. 

Tips : To nail this trend, think beyond imagery and look for unconventional ways to incorporate the theme in the layout. This trend works well with vintage and earthy vibes.

#4. Hyper-minimalism & vivid minimalism 

Slogan: Full mainstream Hyper-minimalism is going full mainstream in 2023, all because of its unmatched versatility. This universal theme is a safe yet trendy presentation design idea for pretty much everyone.

• Get rid of patterns, ornaments, and decorations to create breathing room for what really matters.
• Focus on primarily white, light beige, and white-ish tints from the color wheel to convey the feeling of cleanliness in its purest form. 
• Ensure that any areas with color are bold and vibrant – monochrome with a sudden pop of color continues to be an in-demand look.
• If appropriate, combine this style with 3D realism for more depth and catchiness.

When it is a great fit : This is the only trend that you can apply to any project. However, it has the most success around enterprise B2Bs and “serious” industries like medicine, healthcare, security, hardware, and tech. 

Tips: Use only high-quality visuals. Combine this style with something else (e.g., 3D realism). Don’t be afraid to throw in bold colors. As a rule of thumb, use the famous “Apple look” to guide your hand.

#5. Motion graphics and AI

Slogan : Hit or miss

Our future looks more and more like a blend between real life and Al, AR, VR, and MR. Of course, brands have taken notice and are already leveraging these elements in their visual communication to create fully immersive brand experiences.

• Use animated graphics to demonstrate product applications.
• Convert images to AI-generated graphics. 

When it might be a great fit: This style should work well with startups in VR, AR, Metaverse, Telecom, and creative industries. 

Tips: Start experimenting with AI-generated images, but be careful, as this can be a massive hit-or-miss endeavor. Just be consistent and double down on the practice.

#6. Nostalgia and retro-futurism

Slogan : Weird mainstream

Our collective need for escapism has officially manifested itself in this chaotic, sometimes blatantly trippy graphic design trend that covers the 80s, 90s, and 00s nostalgia from a new angle.

• Make a comeback by using grainy textures and serif fonts. 

• Use nostalgia-driven typefaces and dynamic retro color swatches.

• Reimagine risograph printing by using desaturated colors and abstract graphics. 

When it might be a great fit: For some projects targeting Gen Z in the B2C sector; however, we wouldn’t recommend using this style for pitch deck slides design ideas since, in our experience, investors find it difficult to digest. 

Tips : This style requires a lot of custom work and can take time to implement organically. Go about it lightly, experiment with one layout, and use it only when you’re confident it matches your business’s personality.

#7. Dark modes

Slogan: It’s back

Already the go-to for fintech startups, the dark theme is taking over a wide range of industries and will soon become a popular vogue and a persistent trend, especially for app designs. Why? The dark mode is one of the best presentation design ideas for showcasing professionalism, creating a sense of security and certainty, and making your slides stand out.

• Minimize pure black and consider dark shades of colors like gray.
• Use less-intense colors to minimize strain on the eyes. 
• Make sure there’s still enough contrast and color. The theme pairs well with opaque brand elements.
• When appropriate, pair it with minimalism and non-flat designs.

When it might be a great fit: It meshes well with most B2B companies, specifically ones in the Web3 space, fintech, hardware products, and consumer electronics. 

Tips: Think beyond simple dark modes and use them for sleek UI/UX, product designs, etc.

How do bold and vibrant colors impact presentations?

Color is a powerful tool that affects how humans perceive information. Colors and their combinations hit our emotions way before we even begin to analyze what’s in front of us. Therefore, understanding the psychology behind color allows you to find the perfect context for delivering your idea. The brighter the color, the stronger its emotional charge. Thus, sprinkling bold and vibrant colors throughout your presentation can help establish a stronger emotional connection, create an optimistic mood, and load your message with more power.

How do textured backgrounds enhance the visual appeal of presentations?

Textured backgrounds are a great way to hint at what your content is about or set the desired mood. Textures help to transport a person to a particular place or time; for example, natural textures can remind us of the forest or a desert, while old, paper-like textures take us back to ancient times. But there is a nuance: textured backgrounds only work well when your slides contain a small amount of content. For example, if your presentation is already loaded with text or diagrams, textured backgrounds will make it feel heavy and hard to digest.

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51 Best Presentation Slides for Engaging Presentations (2024)

Written by: Chloe West

When you're creating a presentation for a live audience or embedding it on a webpage for visitors to access on their own time, you want it to be engaging. And unfortunately, too many presentation slides are boring and forgettable.

But with Visme, we've put together 51 of our top presentation slides to help you find the perfect template for your next presentation.

To make navigation easier, we've broken them down into six categories. Browse through each below to find your next presentation slides.

Here's a short selection of 8 easy-to-edit presentation templates you can edit, share and download with Visme. View more below:

Before you dive in, watch this video to discover valuable tips for designing captivating presentation slides.

51 Best Presentation Slides for Engaging Presentations

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There are so many reasons you might need to give a presentation in your business or career. And we’ve got just the right templates to get you started.

After all, you’re probably spending enough time creating the content and rehearsing your presentation deck. You don’t need to worry about your presentation slide design at the same time.

Here are a few of the best presentation slide ideas based on topic material, like the ones you’re regularly using. And if you're racing against the clock, tap into Visme's AI presentation maker to create eye-catching presentations in seconds. Just input your prompt, provide more context, select your preferred style and watch the tool generate your slides. Customize every part of your presentation with our intuitive editor.

1. Meeting Agenda Template

Customize this presentation template to make it your own! Edit and Download

Sick of seeing team members nod off or lose focus during your team meetings?

Put together your meeting agenda ahead of time using these presentation slides to help keep your team engaged and informed throughout.

This template comes with 15 premade presentation slides that cover everything from project management to charts showing performance and overall meeting objectives. Whatever you need to share in your meeting, you can find in this theme.

Plus, you can completely customize these business slides to match your company colors directly in Visme!

2. Company Goals Template

It’s important to ensure everyone on your team knows and understands the company’s goals. After all, everyone’s work should be geared towards achieving those goals.

You can use these nice business slides to put together a background of your company and how far it’s come, as well as detail your upcoming goals, launches and more.

3. Company Overview Template

If you’re speaking to a networking group about your company or pitching to investors, you likely need to give an overview of your company, its leadership team and its offerings.

These are the perfect presentation slides to help you put together a minimalistic design that draws focus towards your company and its mission.

Plus, all of these good-looking slides are perfectly set up to highlight your company’s most important assets.

And best of all, they’re completely customizable. Add in your own brand fonts and colors to create the perfect presentation for your business.

Make the goal-setting or design process a collaborative activity with the help of Visme’s collaborative feature . Team members can edit your presentation, leave feedback and draw annotations in real-time or at their own pace.

4. Project Status Report Template

When it comes to project management, you could always just send over a boring email or report update, but a better way would be to put together a presentation updating your team and/or your supervisors on the status of the project and the remaining timeline.

This presentation theme comes with 14 different slides to help you put together a status report that covers all aspects of your project: the various phases and how far along each one is, the timeline for your project, a project health card and more.

You can also gain even more inspiration for your project timeline slides from these timeline infographic ideas .

5. Business Annual Report Template

Want to show your boss how the company is doing? Or share how your team’s efforts have affected the bottom line? Put together a presentation that shows your business’s results over the year.

While this presentation template comes with a fun geometric accent pattern, you’re able to swap out any of these shapes for ones that more accurately represent your business or your message right in Visme’s design dashboard.

Working on this design with your team? Effectively manage the process with Visme’s workflow management tool . You can assign different sections of the slide to your team members to work on set deadlines, manage progress, track corrections and more.

6. Business Plan Template

Are you starting a new business? You might be looking for investors, or perhaps you want to pitch the idea to a potential cofounder. You need to deploy the best presentation slides possible.

You can use this theme to put together a polished business plan presentation that showcases your business idea, the market summary, the industry opportunities and more.

You can also use Visme’s color themes to find the perfect color scheme for your presentation and your upcoming business. After all, your brand colors can say a lot about your business.

7. Product Introduction Template

Put together a presentation that introduces a new product idea to your boss, your board of directors or your investors. Take advantage of the charts and graphs in Visme’s design dashboard to showcase various studies and statistics that prove why your idea will be profitable.

Or you can utilize this presentation theme to introduce a product to the public. If your company is in the process of developing a new product to release, a presentation introduction can be a great and engaging way to share it with your audience.

8. Product Presentation Template

Whether you’re launching a new product or sharing the features of an already existing one, you can show off your product through a presentation with nice slides.

You can share your presentation on social media, on your website or at a large company event to announce it to your audience. Include bright, high-quality photos of your product and a list of its best features to really highlight your new release.

9. Visual Brand Identity Template

There are many different ways to create a brand style guide for your business. One great way is with a presentation.

These presentation example slides allow you to seamlessly input your fonts, colors and other visual guidelines into a single presentation so that you can easily share your brand with the designers, marketers and other members of your team.

10. Special Business Presentation Template

These presentation slides can help you easily put together a business introduction template for a conference or networking event.

Just click above to edit in Visme, switch out your background with one of the thousands of options in our photo library, add in your own key facts, vision and values and download!

If you’re running out of ideas for your presentation , you can use Visme’s Writer AI to produce high-quality drafts, proofread your content or adjust its tone.

11. Industry Trends Template

Put together a presentation to showcase upcoming trends in your industry. You can leave the patterns and colors the way they are in these existing presentation slides, or you can add in your own brand colors or product colors.

Understanding developing trends in your industry each year is important so that you know where your business should focus its efforts.

Sharing a presentation with your team is a great way to stay ahead of the curve.

12. Services Template

Use these slide presentation examples to showcase your services and what you can offer your clients/customers. If you have a visual business, a presentation is an excellent way to highlight your work and show it off to prospective leads.

Swap out each photo in the example slides with photos of your work, update the fonts to match your brand voice (or upload your brand fonts) and add in the services you offer.

13. Slideshow Template

A slideshow presentation is a great way for you to showcase photos of your work alongside your service offerings. This template even includes social media icons on the last page so that viewers know how to find the business online.

Again, you’ll want to swap out all of the photos with your own work, but this presentation theme is a great way to get started.

14. How To Presentation Template

Are you presenting a tutorial or step-by-step guide on how to do something? Using example slides to put together your content is a great idea.

It’s a disservice to your company and your customer to assume that everyone automatically knows how to use your product or service. Showing your audience exactly what to do is essential to your customer service strategy.

Spice up your presentation by adding stunning, high-resolution images and stock photos , videos , icons , widgets and other design elements.

Didn’t find any photos that caught your eye? We’ve got you. Use Visme’s AI image generator to whip up captivating images that match your presentation theme and design.

Even if you have photos that need editing, use Visme's AI Edit tools to touch up, unblur, upscale, erase and replace images with one click.

15. Survey Results Template

Putting together a customer survey is a great idea to understand how your audience feels about your industry or even your company. Grab those results and insert them into these presentation slides to share with your team.

You can also put together a blog post or webpage with survey results and embed this presentation directly into it so your audience can understand the state of the industry as well.

Visme’s design dashboard allows you to add in various charts and graphs that adjust automatically based on the numbers you input. After all, ain’t nobody got time for manually adjusting the sizes of bar graphs and pie charts.

16. Company Overview Presentation Template

Utilize these beautifully designed presentation slides to create a brief overview of your company and its offerings.

Having a readily available presentation overview of your company is a great idea for when you’re pitching investors, journalists for coverage and more. You don’t need to recreate a presentation each time. Instead, put together a visually appealing and informative one-size-fits-all overview.

You can add in your own photos or choose from Visme’s photo library to keep the same beautifully minimalistic appeal.

When sharing financial information, it’s always helpful to put together some kind of visual aid. This can be used to further emphasize your content, whether it’s about going over budget, showing off exciting revenue increases and more.

Check out these finance slide presentation examples to find the perfect template for your goals.

17. Financial Report Template

Use this template to put together a presentation that goes over your company’s expenses, sales, profits and more.

The built-in data visualization options allow you to showcase your point with more than just numbers. Add in a table of contents to keep your report organized and cohesive, letting your team know exactly what information they’ll find inside.

18. Statistical Presentation Template

Need to report some financial statistics and data? These presentation slides are perfect for helping you insert cold, hard facts into your presentation.

Each slide includes a different type of chart or graph for you to choose from to fully represent your data and statistics. You can easily switch your color scheme by inputting your own brand colors or by choosing a preset color theme from Visme’s dashboard.

19. Map Presentation Template

It’s important to know where it makes the most sense to market your product geographically. Showcase sales and overall company growth and profitability by location.

Knowing your revenue based on geographic location is essential for a global company, and this presentation template is perfect for the job.

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Sales and Marketing Presentation Slides

When it comes to sales and marketing for your company, there is a lot of data and information that can be represented visually. Creating sales and marketing presentations helps with keeping your team on the right track, but can also be a great way to make a pitch.

Learn more about creating essential sales and marketing presentations with these templates.

20. Visualization for Sales and Marketing Template

When you’re putting together a sales and marketing plan, you have to present it to your boss for approval, then to your team for implementation.

Use these presentation slides to help visualize your sales and marketing plan , including each of the upcoming tactics and strategies and the steps for putting them in place.

Having a presentation to refer back to allows your team to ensure they’re implementing the strategies properly.

21. Simple Marketing Presentation Template

Whether you’re introducing new marketing ideas to your team, pitching a new marketing strategy to your boss or to a new client, a presentation with nice slides is the perfect format.

Grab this presentation template that helps you to define your new ideas and share specific tactics for how they should be implemented for the business. Then get ready to rock your pitch and share your awesome new ideas.

22. Market Analysis Template

Review market trends with your team so you know where to take your company’s marketing messaging. You can send out a customer survey or take a look at a few studies that have been done surrounding your industry to put together your market analysis report.

Input all of your findings into this presentation template so you can easily present it to your team or grab the link and send it in an email. Even if you’re not standing up to give a presentation, these presentation slides are still an engaging way to share necessary information.

23. Marketing Plan Template

Building a new marketing plan for your business? Put together  great presentations for your marketing plan to share with your team.

Presenting your new marketing plan to the company is a great way to get everyone motivated and on board with new strategies and ideas.

You can add in your goals, objectives and even user personas with this ready-made marketing plan template.

24. Sales Report Template

Your sales team should be regularly providing insight on how much revenue the company is generating. And a great way to do that is through a sales report presentation or slideshow.

It’s important to stay informed of sales growth throughout the year. Share graphs of sales quarter-over-quarter or year-over-year to see where the company/sales team needs to improve.

25. Press Release Template

Don’t just write a boring old press release to send out to journalists and media publications. Instead, create an interactive press release showcasing your launch.

A presentation press release will help your business stand out from the dry press releases most publications receive, offering even more incentive for them to highlight your business and its products/services.

Edit this business slide to add in your own brand touches, voice and launch information before grabbing the link and sending it off.

26. Social Media Report Template

Sharing results of any marketing strategy is always essential. This is how you keep your team updated of any strategies that are working, and any strategies that need some adapting.

This presentation theme is a great way to share your current strategy and results. Input your platforms, your strategies and your metrics before presenting it to your team. Customize the presentation slides so that they cater perfectly to your company’s strategy.

27. Social Media Strategy Template

Pitching a social media strategy to your boss can also be done well with a presentation. Showcase why social media is important to invest in, what your plan is and how it will affect the bottom line.

This presentation template already gets you started in perfectly pitching your own strategy. Simply adjust it to your brand colors and fonts and update the information with your own.

Presentations are huge in educational settings.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for an interactive way to share your lesson plan or a student trying to finish up a school project, we’ve got the presentation templates for you.

Take a look at our education presentation slide options to find one that works for you.

28. Training Plan Template

When working one-on-one with a student or mentee, it can be a good idea to put a training or education plan into place. These presentation slides are the perfect start to your lesson and can help to visualize the content and learn in a different way.

Putting together educational content in a presentation helps offer different formats for learning. Students are often not provided with all of the tools they need to learn the material, and an interactive presentation is a great place to start.

29. Book Report Template

Putting together a book report to present for your class? Get started with a presentation theme that you can fully customize for your specific book.

These presentation slides allow you to seamlessly enter in the information about your main characters, the theme of the book, its timeline and any other pertinent information you need to share with the class.

Don’t worry about presentation design in your next project. We’ve already got it all put together for you! Simply click edit, insert your book content and download your presentation.

30. Trivia Template

Help your class remember fast facts before a text with this trivia template. It’s a great way to host a study session in your classroom, and the content is easily interchangeable.

Or if you’re a student, put together a presentation study guide to help you memorize the most important key facts and information from class. A trivia presentation format can make for a fun study sesh before the test.

31. Lesson Plan Template

Don’t waste time putting together a dry Microsoft Word or PowerPoint lesson plan. Instead, create an interactive lesson plan that helps you stay on message during your class, and helps your students to know exactly what’s going to come next.

32. Group Project Template

Group presentations just got a little more exciting. Blow the rest of your class’s projects away by using these presentation slides to compile your overall project objectives and results.

You can easily adjust colors and fonts, add in your team members and insert copy relevant to your class and your group project.

Don’t forget to thank your classmates and your teacher for listening in the end.

A pitch deck is an essential presentation for all businesses and entrepreneurs to have. There are many times you might need to pitch your business, whether it’s to investors for funding, journalists for media coverage and more.

Using a presentation template to put together your pitch deck is a great idea so that you can focus on pitching your business without having to worry about the design.

Browse through the pitch deck presentation slides below to find one that works for your business and its goals.

33. Airbnb Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Give this Airbnb-inspired pitch deck presentation theme a go when putting together a slideshow for your business. In your company slide, include the solution that your business provides its customers, product/service information, and excerpts from press acknowledgements.

34. Front Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Showcase your business with this geometric pitch deck template inspired by Front. Add in the planned acquisition channels for your business, your leadership team and more.

Your pitch deck is meant to showcase your business to people who may want to work with you, so it’s important to share the most imperative information.

35. Buffer Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Showcase the state of the industry and your business’s role in it with this pitch presentation slides idea inspired by Buffer. The information these presentation slides include helps you to share the impact your company has had on your industry.

Since industries are ever-changing, you can easily update the information within your pitch deck in Visme and it will automatically sync to the webpage where you embed this presentation.

36. Comms Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Use these presentation slides inspired by Intercom to give your audience an idea of what your product is going to look like and how it will work.

This is the perfect pitch deck template to take advantage of when launching a new SaaS product or app so that you can share what the technology will look like and how it will work.

Showcasing specific features and tutorials is a great way to get people talking about your product.

37. WeWork Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Is your company helping to fuel a movement? Share how your company is changing the industry with this pitch deck template inspired by WeWork.

It’s exciting when your business is doing more for your industry than simply adding another product or service. Focusing on a movement that really switches up the way your industry does things is an incredible feat.

Utilize a pitch deck template like the one above to showcase how your company is involved.

38. Buzzfeed Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Does your business focus on content? Or perhaps you’re creating a new kind of media outlet?

Show off your content and analytics with this Buzzfeed-inspired pitch deck presentation template. Getting advertisers on board and other media outlets to talk about you is important for success.

This is why you need to be putting together a pitch deck that shares that kind of information. No one will want to work with you if you keep your analytics in the dark.

Use dynamic fields to ensure your brand information and other key details stays consistent across slides and other projects. These fields are customizable and change automatically based on input or predefined conditions.

39. Investor Pitch Deck Template

Starting a new venture that you need funding for? Use these presentation slides to put together a pitch for investors in your business.

From showcasing the problem in the industry to your business’s solution, along with your business plan and pricing table is a great way to get potential investors interested in what you’re selling.

40. LinkedIn Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Compare and contrast what processes look like with and without your business with this pitch deck template inspired by LinkedIn.

It’s a great idea to take care of this in your pitch deck so that you make the job of any media outlet or writer covering your business even easier. After all, you’ve done the hard work for them.

They were going to share how your business helps. You’ve already visualized this in your pitch deck. This increases the chances that people will cover your business.

41. Mattermark Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Use this pitch deck presentation theme inspired by Mattermark to put together key questions about the industry that showcase why your business is so essential.

Launching a startup is hard work, and that’s why a pitch deck is an essential marketing tool to have. Creating a pitch deck that already answers the why and how questions of your business is a great way to introduce who you are and what you’re doing to investors and reporters.

42. Foursquare Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Put together an overview of how your product works with this pitch deck presentation template inspired by Foursquare.

With presentation slides already in place to showcase a step-by-step tutorial, all you have to do is input your content and publish your presentation.

43. Fyre Festival Pitch Deck Presentation Template

If your company has been doing some awesome stuff lately, you want your potential investors and those looking to work with your business to know about it.

Show off your company achievements with this pitch deck presentation template inspired by the famous Fyre Festival pitch deck.

44. Biogrify Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Use these presentation slides inspired by Biogrify to excite people about how they can use your product. If you have a unique product or service, you just need to drum up a little excitement and attention!

A pitch deck is the perfect way to do that. Add in your company’s logo, mission and unique selling proposition to get people looking forward to becoming customers/users.

45. Launchrock Pitch Deck Presentation Template

Influencer marketing is a huge marketing strategy that can generate some serious results. What better way to pitch influencers about your business than with this pitch deck inspired by Launchrock?

Don’t email off some boring PDF or Google Doc. Create enticing pitches to influencers with this pitch deck theme, and start watching the replies from influencers pour in.

Working with influencers to promote your product is a great way to increase your audience base and word of mouth about your company.

When you’re running a nonprofit, there is a lot of pitching your organization, talking to donors and working on events to increase donations. This is why you need great slide presentations.

Putting together a presentation for your nonprofit is a great way to showcase what your organization does and why people should donate to it.

Here are a few nonprofit presentation slides to choose from, where all you have to do is insert your information, change colors and fonts and present.

46. Nonprofit Report Template

Put together a report that covers what your nonprofit is working against as well as your nonprofit’s achievements each year.

47. Nonprofit Art Template

Use this presentation slides idea to provide an overview of your nonprofit and its main projects. To generate even more support and donations, it’s important to provide clear insight into your key products and objectives.

48. Nonprofit Environmental Template

This presentation theme is perfect for showcasing the key issues your nonprofit fights for and its process for doing so.

Being transparent about what your nonprofit works on is important so that your donors know exactly where their money is going. Being secretive can generate some bad press, so it’s better to be open with your supporters.

49. Nonprofit Animals Template

These presentation slides use earthy colors to convey their nonprofit’s connection to animal rights. Use this to showcase your nonprofit. You can use the current colors or update it to match your nonprofit’s brand/industry.

50. Wildlife Conservation Template

Use these presentation slide examples to cover why your nonprofit matters and why donors should consider contributing.

A nonprofit only exists when people donate, so putting together a compelling pitch deck showcasing why your nonprofit is so important to your main issue is important. These slides are perfect for sharing your goals and mission.

51. Pet Adoption Slideshow Template

If you're looking for stunning presentation slide ideas , we've got more than enough. This pitch deck presentation template is perfect for SPCAs and other animal societies working on finding forever homes for their animals.

However, it can also be adapted to any other nonprofit or business need. The great thing about these presentation slides is how versatile they are. Each one is completely customizable to fit your specific needs. For example, you can turn it into a video presentation .

Q. What is a PowerPoint Slide Deck?

A PowerPoint slide deck is a collection of slides that are created using an online presentation maker. These slides are used to create presentations for various purposes, like sales , marketing , research , case studies , webinars , onboarding and business in general.

PPT presentation slides typically consist of a series of slides that contain text, images, charts, graphs, and other multimedia elements that are used to communicate information to the audience in an engaging and visually appealing manner.

So why is it called a slide deck? In the early days, presenters would create slides by photographing images or text onto transparent film. These slides would then be loaded into a slide projector and displayed on a screen. The collection of slides was referred to as a "deck," and the presenter would advance through them one by one. Today, the term "slide deck" is still used to refer to a collection of slides or presentation materials, even though most presentations are now created and displayed digitally.

Q. What is a good presentation slide?

A good presentation slide is one that engages your audience and effectively communicates your message.

Here are some key characteristics of a good presentation slide:

1. Keep your slides simple and uncluttered: Avoid excessive text and use bullet points or concise phrases to convey your main points. Use clear and legible fonts, and maintain a consistent design throughout the presentation.

2. Visual appeal: Incorporate visually appealing elements such as relevant images, charts, graphs, or diagrams. Use high-quality visuals that enhance understanding and make the content more engaging

3. Make it readable: Use a readable font size. Stick to a maximum of two or three font styles and sizes. Blend bright and dark colors for the text and background to ensure visual contrast and good visibility.

4. Consistent structure: Use consistent formatting, such as font styles, colors, and alignment, throughout the presentation.

5. Make it interactive: Include animation and interactivity to add flair to your presentation. It can make your presentation powerful and memorable.

Q. How do you make a good presentation slide?

There are lots of presentation software available for creating presentations. But Visme offers users a wide range of features to create visually stunning and engaging presentations.

All you need to do is choose a template from our extensive library of over 500 presentation templates and customize it with your text. You can edit content, change image(s), apply custom colors, input your own fonts and logo, and more. You can visualize data using our wide range of customizable charts and widgets.

Spruce up your presentation by adding audio, video, animations and other interactive elements. Download it as a PDF, PPTX, MP4, and HTML5 to share with your recipient , or generate a shareable link for online sharing.

Q. How do you design a presentation?

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you design some of the best business presentations:

1. Define Your Objective: Determine the purpose of your presentation and identify the main message or key points you want to convey

2. Plan Your Content: Outline the structure and flow of your presentation. Divide it into sections or key topics to ensure a logical progression. Read this article to learn more about creating an effective presentation outline .

3. ​​Create a Storyline: Craft a compelling narrative that ties your key points together. Storytelling can help engage your audience and make your presentation more memorable.

4. Choose a Design Theme: Select a visually appealing design theme or template that aligns with your topic and audience. You can use the ones we've shared above as your presentation inspiration.

Visme’s branding kit streamlines on-brand content creation and ensures you stay consistent across all channels. With our AI-powered brand wizard , you can automatically generate branded templates fitted with your brand elements.

5. Use Visual Elements: Incorporate relevant visuals such as images, charts, graphs, icons, or diagrams to enhance understanding and engagement.

6. Maintain Visual Hierarchy: Organize your content with a clear visual hierarchy. Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points to guide the audience's attention and emphasize key points.

7. Use Transitions and Animations: Apply transitions and animations to enhance the flow and engagement of your presentation.

8. ​​Practice and Test: Review and rehearse your presentation to ensure a smooth delivery. Test your presentation on the actual equipment or platform you'll be using to ensure compatibility and optimal display.

9. Seek Feedback: Before delivering your presentation, consider sharing it with a trusted colleague or friend for feedback. Ask for their input on the content, design, and overall effectiveness. Incorporate their suggestions to improve your presentation.

Q. Which slide is best for presentation?

The best slide for a presentation highly depends on the topic and the target audience. For example, if it's a pitch deck presentation, the financial projections or business model slide would be the best.

However, here are some of the most common slides you should know about:

1. Title Slide: It announces the presentation's topic and introduces the speaker. It grabs the audience's initial attention.

2. Agenda Slide : This gives the audience an idea of what to expect throughout the presentation.

3. Content Slide : These are dense with information. They're best when broken down into bullet points for readability.

4. Visual Slide: Slides with infographics, charts, or other visuals can improve understanding and retention of complex data.

5. Interactive Slide: Encourages audience participation and engagement, especially in virtual presentations.

6. Conclusion/Summary Slide: Reinforces your presentation's key points or takeaways.

7. Question & Answer Slide: Allows interaction and clarification, ensuring the audience fully grasps the presented materials.

8. Contact Information Slide: Provides follow-up information for further questions or networking.

Q. What are the 3 main types of presentation slides?

While there's no one-size-fits-all rule for making presentation slides, you can group them into three main categories:

Introduction and Closing Slides

These slides bookend your presentation. The introduction slide typically includes the title of your presentation, your name and any relevant introductory information. The closing slide summarizes key points, provides a conclusion and often includes contact information or a call to action.

Content Slides

Content slides make up the core of your presentation and contain the primary information you want to convey to your audience. They can include text, images, charts, graphs and other visual or textual elements supporting your presentation's message.

Transition Slides

Transition slides signal a change in topic or create a smooth flow between different sections of your presentation. They often feature a brief title or heading that previews the upcoming content. Transition slides help guide your audience through the presentation and make it easy to follow.

Q. What are the 4 types of presentation?

The four types of presentations are informative, instructional, persuasive and arousing.

1. Informative Presentations: These are used to educate the audience on a particular topic. They present facts, data and information to increase the audience's knowledge and understanding.

2. Instructional Presentations: These presentations provide step-by-step guidance or training on a specific task, process or concept. You can use this type of presentation for teaching or coaching purposes, emphasizing learning and development.

3. Persuasive Presentations: The primary goal of these presentations is to influence the listeners' attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. Use this presentation type when you want your audience to accept certain arguments or propositions.

4. Arousing Presentations: These presentations aim to evoke interest and awaken curiosity about the topic among the audience. They often aim to inspire, motivate or raise awareness about an issue.

Q. How do you make a 5-minute presentation interesting?

Creating an intriguing 5-minute presentation may be challenging due to the time constraint. Yet, you can deliver an impactful and engaging presentation with a focused approach and attention to detail.

Here are some of the ways to do it:

1. Focus on a single core message : Since you have limited time, choose a specific topic and stick to it. Present only the crucial information that will help the audience understand your point.

2. Engage from the start: Start your presentation with a compelling story, anecdote or a surprising fact. This will grab the audience's attention and spark curiosity.

3. Keep slides simple and visual: Avoid cluttered slides with too much text. Use visuals such as images, graphs or infographics to illustrate your points clearly and concisely.

4. Tell a story: A narrative structure engages the audience and helps them follow your message. Consider using metaphors or anecdotes to explain complex ideas.

5. Encourage questions or interaction: Since time is limited, you might opt for a brief Q&A session, ask a rhetorical question or request audience feedback for further discussion later.

6. Finish strong: Conclude with a powerful statement, call-to-action or takeaway summarizing your main point. Leave your audience with a lasting impression of your message.

Q. How many slides should a 20 minute presentation be?

The number of slides you should have for a 20-minute presentation can vary depending on several factors, such as the complexity of the topic and the pace of your speech.

However, the general rule of thumb is to allocate at least 1-2 minutes per slide, which suggests 10-20 slides for a 20-minute presentation.

Q. What Is the 5 5 5 Rule for Presentation?

The 5 5 5 rule is a framework that ensures your presentation is clear and remains engaging. A presentation should have no more than five words per line of text, five lines of text per slide and five slides that apply the first two rules in a row.

Q. How Do You Make a Presentation Slide?

With Visme’s presentation software, creating a presentation slide is a breeze. Follow these steps to create a presentation slide with Visme.

Step 1: Log in to Visme and choose from hundreds of beautifully designed presentation templates . Each template is equipped with various intuitive layouts, typography, color themes, data widgets and graphics. Or Use Visme’s AI presentation maker to swiftly create a presentation based on your specific needs.

Step 2: Customize your presentation with your company’s logo, colors and other brand items. Upload your own creative collateral or use our assets library to add photos, images, graphics, icons and animations to your content.

Step 3: Once you have finished editing and are ready to share, download your presentation as a live webpage, video, PDF, or HTML file, a customizable PPTX, or embed it on your website.

Q. What Is the 10 Rule for Slides?

The 10 rule for slides is part of Guy Kawasaki’s 10/20/30 rule which emphasizes that no presentation should have more than 10 slides, last longer than 20 minutes, and contain fonts smaller than thirty points.

Q. Which is better Google Slides or PowerPoint?

When it comes to PowerPoint vs Google Slides , both have they're pro's and con's. You'll need to decide what's worth the trade if you should pick one over the other, or simply choose Visme.

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Ready to get started with creating your presentation? Choose from any of these 51 slides for presentation, or browse Visme’s complete template library to find the perfect match for creating your own presentation.

Each one of these presentation themes can be adapted to match your business, school, nonprofit and other needs so that you can create something perfect for your goals and objectives. Create your free account to start customizing with our drag-and-drop presentation maker.

And once you’ve finished creating your presentation, check out our video to help you present like a pro and wow your audience.

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Giving presentations in university is a part of a student’s evaluation and learning process. It has been noticed that self-learning improves by teaching others. Other than that, presentations can improve leadership skills and knowledge retention. Moreover, interesting presentation topics for university students enhance their analytical skills and knowledge.

Although we acknowledge the importance of presentations, all students are different. Considering an academic difference in student’s intelligence and skills, there is a solution. To boost students' skills and confidence, selecting the right topic is essential. Even if you have the right content, you have to engage your classmates and impress the teachers.

This can be made possible by making eye-catching slides with AI. So, in this guide, we will highlight the best topics for presentation in university . In addition, it assists you in selecting the best topic and AI presentation-maker tool.

In this article

• Best Presentation Topics for University Students
• How to Choose a Good Topic for Your Presentation?
• Your Best Presentation Maker to Express Your Ideas Better

Part 1: Best Presentation Topics for University Students

Delivering an effective presentation can enhance academic and professional success. Choosing the right presentation topic can captivate the audience and improve critical thinking skills. Read on to learn about topics for presentation in English for university students :

Topic 1: Climate Change and its Effects on Global Health

According to NASA, climate change refers to a change in weather conditions. Such climate change can be noticed by warmer, drier, and wetter weather. A few reasons for climate change include fossil fuels, burning, and greenhouse gases like CO2 and methine.

On a collective basis, start plantation drives and reduce private vehicle usage. You can also create an awareness campaign and encourage sustainable options.

Topic 2: Ethical Dilemmas in the AI Era

The current advancements in technology put ease in daily tasks. Artificial intelligence has minimized manual labor and time consumption in many tasks. Despite the positive aspects of AI, there are many ethical challenges for humans.

Hence, ethical dilemmas require attention as there are certain harms of using AI technology. AI challenges human privacy and safety with its ability to create deepfakes. AI misguides through the display of wrong information and has put several jobs at risk.

Topic 3: The Science of Body Language

Communication is an essential aspect of day-to-day life. In this regard, language plays a significant role in spoken, written, or non-verbal gestures. Moreover, body language combines psychology and communication to amplify message delivery. Some non-verbal gestures include moving hands, eye contact, and active listening body position.

For instance, if you are leaning on a chair and staring at a wall clock. This will give another person a gesture that you are not properly listening to them.

Topic 4: Emotional Connection Through Personal Stories

Personal stories are like art that capture the audience's attention and build emotional connection. Moreover, they promote cultural values and bring diversity to one's ideology. By reflecting on personal stories, you can put authenticity to your content. In addition, putting yourself in another's shoes develops a sense of sympathy and trust.

Furthermore, personal stories can sometimes inspire and motivate others. For some people, it removes cultural gaps and contributes to personal growth.

Topic 5: Building Self-Assurance in Public Speaking

Public speaking proves daunting for many people and sometimes triggers anxiety. The key behind this art involves self-assurance and self-monitoring. Some public speaking strategies involve thorough preparation of content that brings confidence. It's helpful to study your audience before going to present. Furthermore, imagine positivity and use non-verbal cues to embrace authenticity.

Moreover, choose the best topic for presentation in university and add relevant visuals. Also, practice in front of the mirror and take feedback from trusted people around you.

Part 2: How to Choose a Good Topic for Your Presentation?

Choosing an interesting presentation topic for university students can be tricky. Select a topic that also aligns with your interest and provides insights. Keep reading further to know how to choose a good presentation topic:

1. Identify Your Audience

The key ingredient to any successful presentation is identifying your audience's age, gender, or knowledge level. It enables you to understand the dynamics of preferences and interests. Afterward, brainstorm ideas that align with the audience's level of expertise. These can range from beginners to professionals or both.

If you have an audience of university females, a topic addressing them will work. For instance, topics like building healthy relationships or career planning will surely suit females.

2. Consider your Expertise

Choosing a topic that best aligns with your passion and knowledge is always wise. Firstly, identify your interest and conduct brief outlined research on it. Plan the relevance of the selected topic with your targeted audience. Moreover, look for topics that can add valuable insights to their knowledge.

3. Current Trends and Issues

Mostly, presenters consider trending topics for impactful and engaging presentations. You should always consider debatable topics to encourage the participation of the audience. Furthermore, choose a topic that contains fruitful consequences if discussed.

For example, "Sustainable Planning for Better Living" is debatable but doesn’t lead to violent debates. Students can also learn and implement change at individual or collaborative levels. 

Part 3: Your Best Presentation Maker to Express Your Ideas Better

Selecting an interesting presentation topic for university students plays a vital role. Likewise, grabbing the audience's attention through slides is also an essential factor in the presentation. In this regard, Wondershare Presentory is an effective software for creating presentations. It contains a variety of AI built-in features and visual resources. Presentory can make exclusive video presentations to stream online.

Surprisingly, it contains transitions, animations, and eye-catching templates. These visual aids contain highly personalized texts, images, stickers, and videos. It also allows you to import content and insert it into your presentations.

Key Features

Presentory can make your presentations more exciting and innovative. You can present the project on your device or any popular platform. To understand the functionality of this AI presentation maker, below are some of its features:

1. Polished Templates and Themes

Having an interesting topic but not the means to present it can result in an audience's lack of interest. Presentory holds stunning templates and themes if you want to align both. You can change the background and layout of presentation slides anytime during editing. Moreover, you can change backgrounds according to the context, like for meeting classrooms.

2. Professional Looking Presentation

A secret to presenting like a pro is the Teleprompter feature of this creative software. It enables you to read the script from the screen. You need to find out that you have some notes in front of you. Moreover, you can stream presentations online on popular platforms. The AI integration can automatically remove background noises for a smoother presentation.

3. AI Generated Content

Are you heading toward a deadline and still need help figuring out where to start? This AI presentation maker can generate a content outline for your presentation. You just need to insert a title or keywords related to your topic, and AI will auto-generate a relevant presentation. Moreover, it also allows you to make changes anytime and boost productivity.

4. Cloud Services

Apart from an engaging presentation, this AI-driven software puts you at ease. It allows you to share and collaborate with teams through cloud computing. You can edit and start working on a project from any device using an ID and password. Additionally, you can experience secure project creation to avoid plagiarism issues.

How to Create Presentations in Wondershare Presentory Using AI Feature

After exploring the features of Presentory, you must be thinking about how to use it. Well, for that, we have explained the detailed steps below. Follow these steps and efficiently use this AI-integrated tool:

step1 Launch Presentory and Access Create with AI Feature

First, explore the Wondershare Presentory tool by double-tapping it on your device. Afterward, press the "Create with AI" option to head to the next window. In the "Type a Topic Here" text box, type the required topic and hit the "Enter" key using your keyboard.

step2 After Creating the AI Presentation, Choose the Templates

After that, wait a few seconds until the results are generated. Tap the "Continue" button and choose from the four available titles. These include "Futuristic," "Pearl," "Sunrise," and "Prism."

step3 Continue Creating Presentations and Add Visual Aids

Then, hit the "Continue" button and head to customize the presentation. Using the built-in options, you can also import the presentation or add "Text" to your presentation. Moreover, you can even add "Animation" and "Transition" as per requirements.

Step 4. Export the File to Your System

Finally, head to the top-left corner and choose the "Project" option. Next, select "Save Project As" and choose the specific location on your system to save the presentation file.

Interesting topics for university students are crucial for learning and engagement. It's essential to select a good trending topic according to your audience and expertise. In our opinion, more than content is needed to communicate your ideas effectively.

This is why we recommend using Wondershare Presentory, an innovative tool to make graphical content. With its AI tech, it can transform your imagination into eye-capturing content. Hence, it would help if you considered this tool for productivity, engagement, and time management.

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5 Presentation Design Trends to Try in 2023 

In any type of design— interior, graphic, or fashion— trends are a revolving door. What’s popular one year might not be prominent in designs the next. Staying on top of these trends keeps your designs fresh and relevant, with a better chance of grabbing the attention of your audience. The same applies to presentations. 

You can pull inspiration from graphic design trends into your presentation. Things like colors, typography, image styles, and layouts can all vary from year to year. And with the principles of good presentation design in mind, it can be fun to test out new design options in your decks without compromising professionalism. 

Here are 5 presentation trends to try in 2023. 

Big backgrounds

In the coming year you can expect to see bigger backgrounds with more impact. This can be background images on every slide, bigger images on title slides, or flowing shapes that complement the slide layout. By using big backgrounds (not to be confused with loud or cluttered backgrounds), you’re demanding your audience’s attention to the slide in front of them.

In Beautiful.ai you can upload slide background images to your theme. For optimal design, you can choose whether it is treated as a light or dark background to ensure legibility, and opt to select one as a default background for all of the slides in the deck.

Modern minimalism

There’s something to be said about a clean, minimalistic presentation. Sure, it looks modern and professional (a win in and of itself). But more importantly, it’s easier to absorb the information being presented to you.

To create a minimalist presentation, keep these design tips in mind;

• Stick to one idea per slide
• Avoid lengthy blocks of text
• Use modern colors that complement each other
• Only include the most meaningful metrics and information
• Add modern photos and icons

Unique AI-powered images

Playing around with images— image grids, muted images, branded filters, and image overlays— is nothing new and groundbreaking. We’ve always encouraged people to use images throughout their presentations to lead the story. Why? Most humans are visual learners and will actually retain information better if there is an image associated with what you’re telling them. Plus, going image-heavy on your slides can help break up the dull blocks of texts.

In 2023 we will still see images and videos play a big role in presentation design. However, with evolving technology, the bar for images has gotten higher. With AI on the rise, we’re expecting to see more unique AI-powered images in 2023 and beyond. In anticipation of this trend, we added our new ImageBot (Beta) feature. You can make custom presentation images in seconds with our new AI-powered ImageBot. Simply describe what you're looking for, and let ImageBot create a unique AI image to take your story to the next level.

Bold colors

In up and coming graphic design trends, we’re seeing a lot of retro and bold color combinations. It’s no surprise since the Pantone color of the year is the vibrant Viva Magenta. These color palettes can easily translate into presentations, too. While you don’t want to risk losing your branding to a new trend, it could be fun to incorporate bolder hues in your custom themes. You can select a bolder shade in the same family as your brand color(s) to use as an accent to call-out key metrics. Similarly, you can play around with background colors on your slides to create more attention-grabbing designs.

Sophisticated Serif fonts

Typography is subjective, and can look different for every brand and business. To maintain brand integrity, your branded fonts should take precedence over what’s trending. That said, we’re seeing a lot of sophisticated Serif fonts at the forefront of designs for 2023. Serif fonts are a fan-favorite known for its refined professionalism and dependability. They are a great option for any presentation. 

In 2023 we can expect to see designers adding a fun and artistic flare to the otherwise simple and traditional font. With different letter shapes and sizes, intertwining letters, and intentional distortion, there will be a new take on Serif. These iterations could be fun to upload as a custom font option for title slides or headings, while using a more subtle Serif for body text. 

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Jordan is a Bay Area writer, social media manager, and content strategist.

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As professionals, our PowerPoint presentations are a window into our work and the message we want to convey. In fact, they are becoming increasingly important as a tool for communication and marketing. We definitely have our work cut out for us in ensuring that they are professional, informative, and eye-catching. The presentation design trends for 2023, which we've already checked out, are newer, bolder, and better. From vibrant colors and typography to image styles and layouts, we can make sure our presentations are on-trend without sacrificing professionalism. The right design can make or break an important presentation, so it’s essential to be aware of the most effective and eye-catching trends. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at 5 presentation design trends for 2023 that are sure to be big this year.

5 Presentation Design Trends for 2023 for your PowerPoint presentations

Colors get bolder and brighter.

Bright and bold colors have always been the go-to choice for presentation designers. Especially when it comes to creating engaging, and memorable presentations. This year, the focus is on using retro and bold color combinations to really make a statement with presentations.

2023’s Pantone’s Color of the Year is the gorgeously vibrant Magenta. You can be sure that presentation designers will be looking for ways to incorporate it into their designs. However, we know that it’s a big risk to take when it comes to company branding. But sometimes you just have to do things differently. Using bolder hues can be a great way to add life to your custom themes.

If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try using a bolder shade in the same family as your brand color(s)? Use it to highlight key metrics and draw attention to important information. Or why not mix things up by changing the background colors on your slides to create more attention-grabbing designs?

With the right combination of colors, you can be sure to create a presentation that stands out from the crowd. Brighter and bolder is definitely one of those presentation design trends for 2023 that’s going to be around for a long time.

Serif Fonts become more sophisticated

Typography continues to play an essential role in presentation design trends. After all, brands and businesses all over the world utilize their power to create professional and memorable presentations. However, it’s important to note that typography is extremely subjective. Therefore, it’s crucial to remember that no two businesses’ or brands’ typography is the same. In addition, branded fonts can be difficult to change and should not be messed with.

One of the most popular types of fonts used in graphic and presentation design is Serif fonts. This type of font is a timeless classic, offering a refined and professional feel. As we move further into 2023, it seems that Serif fonts are going to get a makeover. We’ve noticed that they’re becoming more fun and artistic, with different letter shapes and sizes, intertwining letters, and even intentional distortion. Going forward, Serif fonts could be a great custom font option for title slides or headings, while using a more subtle Serif for body text.

Being aware of the best presentation design trends for 2023 is crucial in ensuring that your presentations always look modern, professional, and on-trend. Serif fonts remain an important part of presentation design. This is great considering they can be used in a variety of creative ways to make your presentation stand out from the crowd. With the introduction of more fun and artistic Serif fonts, you can add a unique touch to your presentations and ensure that they stand out from the competition. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with different fonts and get creative with your presentation design this year.

Bigger backgrounds for creating a bigger splash

Presentations are the face of any business. In 2023, it's going to be more important than ever to make an impact with your presentation design. Bigger backgrounds can help achieve this. Bigger background images, bigger images on title slides, and flowing shapes can draw your audience's attention and help your slides stand out from the crowd.

However, bigger isn't always better. Cluttering your slides with too much information or using loud visuals can be jarring and detract from the overall presentation. Instead, use these bigger backgrounds to draw attention to the important elements of your presentation.

For example, use a big background image behind a title slide to draw attention to the headline. Or, use a flowing shape to create a subtle frame around your content to help it stand out from the page. By using bigger backgrounds in a subtle way, you can help your presentation stand out from the competition.

2023 is going to be a big year for businesses. Especially when it comes to creating presentations that make an impact and stand out from the crowd. Bigger backgrounds are a great way to do this. They don't have to be loud or cluttered, but they can help draw attention to the important elements of your presentation and help make it look professional. This is going to be one of the best presentation design trends in 2023and with some creative input, you too can create fantastic presentations.

Modern minimalism for the win

It’s a fact that nobody likes designs that are messy and cluttered. They don’t look clean or professional and are ultimately discarded. But when someone uses minimalism in their designs, the results are completely game-changing. Minimalistic designs have a way of drawing you in and allowing you to absorb more information properly. Modern minimalism is one of the key presentation design trends for 2023 and it’s easy to see why. Not only is the layout clean, but it’s also aesthetically pleasing. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using modern minimalism in your presentations:

• One idea per slide is the way to go. This helps to keep your message concise and clear
• Lengthy blocks of text are a real no-no. Chances are that no one will read them anyway, so only include important and relevant information and metrics
• Use clean and modern colors which will enhance the design. Bright colors can be distracting and take away from the overall look
• Definitely include modern images and icons. These will help to illustrate your points and add visual interest to your presentation

Modern minimalism has become increasingly popular, and it’s no surprise why. It’s a great way to keep your audience engaged and make sure your message is heard. So, if you’re looking to create a modern and minimalistic presentation, keep these tips in mind and you’ll be sure to create something truly memorable.

The time of unique AI-powered images is upon us

Using imagery to enhance a presentation is an established practice that has been used by design professionals for years. Presentation designers have long used them in a variety of ways - such as image grids, muted images, branded filters, and image overlays - to bring interest and visual appeal to their presentations. After all, humans are naturally visual and thus absorb information more quickly when it is presented in an image format.

As we look ahead to trends in presentation design for 2023, we can expect to see a rise in the use of unique AI-powered images and even videos. Technological advances have made it easier to create and incorporate these into presentations. Many presentation designers are now choosing to use these types of visuals in their work and the trend is sure to continue in the coming months.

The use of AI-powered images and videos in presentations allows designers to incorporate information in exciting and engaging ways that attract the viewer and keep them engaged. Not only that, but it also helps to create a professional and polished look that will make a lasting impression. Presentation designers should be sure to take advantage of the latest technology in order to stay ahead of the competition and create presentations that stand out from the crowd.

Getting the experts conquer these Presentation Design Trends for 2023

Deck Sherpa's presentation design team is committed to staying up-to-date with the changing design trends. We understand the importance of staying ahead of the game. This is why we invite you to get in touch with us for all your presentation design needs this year. Our team will be familiarizing ourselves with these 5 presentation design trends for 2023 to ensure your PowerPoint presentations are modern, creative, and eye-catching.

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Top Presentation Design Trends to Look Out for in 2023

Graphic design trends usually change due to various factors such as political events, world crises, progress in the business world, the evolution of new technologies, etc. All these factors collectively lead to the development of dynamic design trends. 

Well, the coming year will witness nostalgic designs that bring a sense of comfort. New design trends are curated for an audience that is always looking for something new and fresh, such as millennials.

Let us have a look at the presentation design trends for 2023.

1. The Newest Vogue Will Be Dark Mode

With the world running online, there has been a drastic increase in people’s screen times, which has caused most of us to shift to the dark modes on our cell phones.

Well, the same goes for presentations. Presentations usually require a person to look at the screen, read and comprehend. The dark mode emits lesser blue light and reduces a person’s eye strain. Hence, this has become a popular vogue and will remain a constant trend for the digital years to come.

Here are a few reasons to use the Dark Mode in your 2023 presentations-

• Makes the content shine without putting in much effort.
• Allows readers to easily read even on smaller screens.
• Helps create a sense of security and certainty and showcases professionalism.
• Contrasts with other colors and makes your slides stand out.

Here are examples of presentations in dark mode –

2. Colorful Text Blocks Will Be the Highlight of 2023

Gone are the days when monochromatic presentations ruled the digital world. Colors are the newest trend for the year 2023. Colors not only highlight abstract elements on your slides, but also make the overall presentation more visually appealing and captivating.

Colorful blocks are dynamic elements and can be used strategically to make your presentations stand out. For instance, if your slides do not have enough images, you can cover some spaces with colorful blocks and add text. You can also use colors to throw some light on your brand palette and communicate your company’s branding flawlessly.

Here is an example of how using a set of colors can highlight your brand’s palette and help establish your company’s image in the audience’s minds.

3. Abstract Shapes Will Take Over the Slides

While a previous couple of years saw a rise in design trends that included geometric shapes, the coming year will be dominated by abstract shapes and elements. It includes curvy elements being displayed as backdrops of slides, abstract shapes being used to highlight information, etc.

Here are a few reasons why abstract shapes are worth the hype –

• They will instantly catch your audience’s attention.
• Unusual or abstract shapes will help maintain your viewer’s focus.
• They make your presentations lively and attractive.
• They are versatile and can be used to convey any kind of information.

4. Minimal Tones Will Be the New Aesthetic

Minimal tones are the aesthetics that have been dominating the field for a while now and are here to stay for the year 2023. These tones include neutral shades that have a warmth of browns and light tones of white. 

While each color has its own symbolism, these tones of beige and brown convey warmth, comfort, resilience, and faith. Hence, these are popularly used in presentations to usually build trust and depict the company as reliable and unswerving. 

Here are a few ways how you can incorporate minimal tones in your presentations –

• Use a neutral tone as the background color.
• Highlight headings with beige and brown shades.
• Use white as a backdrop for images and overlays.

5. Talk of the Town in 2023 – Animated Graphics & Virtual Reality

The animation and motion visual trend is here to add life to your presentations. The growing demand for virtual reality and 3D experiences has changed the face of the graphic industry. 

Businesses need to incorporate motions, animations, and 3D graphics into their presentations to meet the expectations of their audiences. Thus, whether you are into education, technology, or services, you must include this design trend in your creative presentations.

Here are a few ways to incorporate animated graphics and virtual reality into your slides-

• Use animations to demonstrate product application.
• Develop VR experiences to showcase the manufacturing process of your products.
• Convert images to AI-generated graphics for team introductions.

6. Bold Backgrounds Will Be the Latest Obsession 

2023 will be the year of using bold and impressive backgrounds in your presentations. This trend will be a show stealer throughout the year, as it complements the trend of incorporating abstract shapes and colorful blocks.

If you are in a creative industry, this trend can be strategically used to convey your message and establish your niche in the market.

7. 2023 Will Be the Year of Inclusive Visuals and Graphics

Inclusivity is a movement that covers all aspects of life, such as gender, race, culture, accessibility, etc. It will be well-reflected in the upcoming graphic and design trends, as it will open doors to better representation opportunities. It allows people to connect better with businesses and brands, as it enables them to see themselves being represented in campaigns through inclusive visuals.

8. Serif Fonts Will Make a Comeback

Design trends repeat themselves over the years, and this font style will be here to stay for a while. Serif fonts showcase a sense of tradition, commitment, and security, and hence are being widely used in presentations and designs.

Here are a few reasons why you should use Serif fonts in your slides –

• They are the symbol of professionalism and depict consistency.
• They can be used for highlighting titles, headings, and sub-headings.
• Serif fonts easily blend with most kinds of designs, color palettes, and dynamic themes.

9. Botanicals and Nature Inspired Elements Will Gain Massive Traction

With the rise of environmental crises, there has also been an increase in awareness among people. This is quite visible in the current presentation trends and graphic designs as companies have been focusing on showcasing their concern for the cause.

Usage of botanical graphics and symbols of earth and trees have been in use for some time now. With companies being endowed with corporate responsibilities towards the environment and the rise of more environment-friendly industries, nature-inspired visuals and graphics will be the biggest trend of 2023.

To stay at the top of your game, it is extremely crucial to keep up with the latest presentation design trends. While there may be a dozen trending designs, it is important for companies to carefully pick the ones that would suit their brand the most and help them communicate their message efficiently. If you find it burdensome to find the latest trends, draft presentations and design your slides from scratch, you can use expert-designed presentation templates that can be customized according to your requirements.

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ESPN-R Presentation in the DRF Symposium 2024

4th DRF HHO Symposium, September 10-11, 2024

HHO Symposium 2024 (drf-luftrettung.de)

The 4th edition of the DRF Luftrettung HHO (Helicopter Hoist Operations) Symposium took place on September 10-11, 2024, at the Operation Center Baden Airpark (EDSB). 

The HHO Symposium has been successfully established in 2021 as a European expert platform for hoist professionals to meet and address safety challenges, quality standards and innovation.  

In the 2024 edition, experts from hoist manufacturers, operators and training providers gathered to discuss new trends in training and innovation in helicopter hoist operations.

ESPN-R Presentation

Presentation is available in PDF format for download at the end of the article.

The presentation entitled “Release PCDS Pilot Training Guide” was given on September 11 by Alexander Weissenboeck, Airbus Helicopters, leading the ESPN-R Hoist Operations Safety Promotion Task Force, co-animated by Julien Eymard, Leonardo Helicopters. 

Task Force member Sebastian (Basti) Schneider (in the centre of the picture below), DRF, is a member of the Symposium’s organising committee:  

Presentation contents:

• Task Force leaders Julien Eymard and Alexander Weissenboek
• ESPN-R, VAST and other key players in rotorcraft safety
• The five ESPN-R Teams and Task Forces
• ESPN-R LinkedIn forums and contacts
• ESPN-R Hoist Operation Safety Promotion Task Force membership
• Timeline, milestones and achievements since the Task Force was created in 2021
• Conferences and meetings
• Practical demos in EUROPEAN ROTORS
• Airbus Helicopters Safety Promotion Notice (SPN) No. 3195-P-00 ESPN-R Hoist Task Force recommendations & Airbus Helicopters additional notes, 2019, revised in 2020
• ESPN-R Hoist Operator Training Guide, 2021, mentioned in the Leonardo Safety Letter 2021-001
• Airbus Hoist Operations e-learning
• HeliOffshore Wind Farm Recommended Practice (WinReP) V2, 2023
• Hoist Pilot Training Guide
• Pilot hoist operations training
• Draft Guidelines on PCDS for Helicopter Hoist Operations
• Draft Whitepaper on Simulated Helicopter Hoist Operations
• Simulated helicopter hoist operations for ab initio, advanced and recurrent training
• Disruptive Hoist-Pendant concept, present and future equipment (improved design)
• Disruptive Hoist-Pendant concept: DRF survey results
• Cooperation with TU Munich, started in Feb. 2024
• Join the  (51) ESPN-R Hoist Operation Safety Promotion | Groups | LinkedIn
• Contacts and credits

HHO Symposium 2024 (drf-luftrettung.de) .

European Safety Promotion Network Rotorcraft (ESPN-R) | EASA (europa.eu) .

(99+) ESPN-R Hoist Operation Safety Promotion | Groups | LinkedIn .

ESPN-R Helicopter Hoist Operator Training Guide .

Airbus Helicopters SPN 3195-P-00 Hoist Task Force recommendations & Airbus Helicopters additional notes, 2019, revised in 2020 .

Hoist Safety Interactive Booklet by Airbus Helicopters | EASA Community (europa.eu) .

ESPN-R Session: Part II, with Hoist Workshop - Rotorcraft and VTOL Symposium 2021 - Day 2 (youtube.com) .

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UNION therapeutics to present orismilast Phase 2b results in atopic dermatitis as a late-breaking oral presentation at the EADV Congress 2024

• ADESOS Phase 2b results with orismilast in atopic dermatitis (AD) selected as late-breaking oral presentation
• Additionally, two posters on data from the pioneering use of tape stripping for biomarker analysis in the ADESOS study and additional ADESOS Phase 2b results
• Orismilast is a next generation, high potency PDE4 B/D selective inhibitor with reported positive results from a Phase 2b study in psoriasis and Phase 2, IIT, study in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS); orismilast is currently being evaluated in an ongoing Phase 2, IIT study in ulcerative colitis (UC)
• UNION plan to progress orismilast to Phase 3 development in AD

Hellerup, Denmark, September 20, 2024 – UNION therapeutics A/S (UNION), a privately held, clinical stage, pharmaceutical development company focused on immunology, today announced ADESOS Phase 2b results selected as a late-breaking oral presentation at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Congress 2024 on September 25-28, 2024, in Amsterdam, Holland. New data from the ADESOS Phase 2b study of orismilast in AD will be presented by Prof. Dr. Eric Simpson.

The efficacy and safety results of orismilast from the Phase 2b ADESOS trial will also be presented as an poster. Additionally, one poster on the molecular effects in the skin of AD patients after oral orismilast treatment will be presented.

“Despite the current developments of new treatments in AD, there is a clear need for safe and efficacious oral treatments. Impact on patients’ experience of itch and pain along with lesional improvements are key to determine the relevance of a treatment”, says Prof. Dr. Eric Simpson. “I am excited to present the results from the Phase 2b ADESOS study at the EADV Congress 2024, showing that orismilast offers the promise as a novel treatment option in AD with early impact on patients’ burden of disease, including significant itch reduction from 1 week of treatment.”

“We are pleased that the Phase 2b results from the ADESOS study have been selected as a late-breaking oral presentation at the EADV Congress 2024” , adds Kim Kjøller, Co-CEO of UNION. “Additionally, we appreciate the opportunity to present two posters on ADESOS Phase 2b results and the molecular effects in the skin after treatment with orismilast, following the pioneering use of tape strips to analyze the effect on relevant disease biomarkers. We look forward to being at the conference and discuss the results with leading experts within the field as we are progressing orismilast in Phase 3 development in atopic dermatitis.”

Presentation details for the late-breaking presentation

Presentation:   Orismilast efficacy in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in a phase 2b trial: early impact on itch and patient-reported outcomes

Session code: D1T01.1

Presenter:   Prof. Dr. Eric Simpson , Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Frances J. Storrs, M.D. Medical Dermatology Professor, Dermatology, School of Medicine

Date and time:   Wednesday September 25, 2024, at 2:30-2:45 PM GMT

Details for the posters

Poster title: Molecular effects in the skin of atopic dermatitis after oral treatment with orismilast

Poster number: P3569

Poster title: Efficacy and safety of orismilast, a potent PDE4B/D inhibitor, in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a Phase 2b randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial (ADESOS)

Poster number: P0598

About orismilast

Orismilast is a next generation, high potency PDE4 inhibitor targeting the PDE4B/D subtypes linked to inflammation, demonstrating potent inhibition of Th1, Th2 and Th17 pathways. It acts early in the inflammation cascade, inducing a broad range of anti-inflammatory effects across multiple cytokines involved in many dermatological and immunological diseases. 1)

UNION is developing orismilast as an oral treatment across immunology. Based on the well-known safety profile of the PDE4 class, initially targeting best-in-class or first-in-class positions in atopic dermatitis (AD), hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), psoriasis and ulcerative colitis (UC).

The FDA has cleared UNION’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for orismilast and granted Fast Track designation for orismilast for the treatment of moderate to severe AD as well as for the treatment of moderate to severe HS.

Morten Boesen, Chief Financial Officer, UNION therapeutics A/S

+45 2381 5487

• [email protected]

Sarah Toft-Jørgensen, Director of Communications and IR, UNION therapeutics A/S

+45 5385 3044

About UNION therapeutics

UNION therapeutics is a privately held, clinical stage, pharmaceutical development company focused on immunology. UNION’s lead asset is orismilast, a next generation, high potency PDE4 B/D inhibitor, for a range of immunological diseases e.g., atopic dermatitis (AD) and hidradenitis suppurativa. Orismilast holds the potential to become the first safe oral treatment in AD. UNION is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, and led by an international team combining biotech entrepreneurs and seasoned pharma executives, with a track record of developing and launching more than fifteen marketed drugs. Read more at http://www.uniontherapeutics.com

• UNION therapeutics A/S
• Tuborg Havnevej 18
• DK-2900 Hellerup
• Tel. +45 61777435
• CVR: 33963750

Atlantic City mayor, wife indicted for allegedly beating teen daughter

by JACKSON WALKER | The National Desk

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (TND) — Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small and his wife La’Quetta were indicted Wednesday for allegedly abusing their teenage daughter, according to the Atlantic City Prosecutor’s Office.

Both Small and his wife were charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. The mayor also received third-degree charges for terroristic threats and aggravated assault.

The two are accused of repeatedly abusing their child between December 2023 and January 2024, according to the Atlantic City Prosecutor’s Office.

Mayor Small in one instance allegedly struck the child on the head with a broom multiple times, knocking her unconscious. He allegedly also threatened to push her down a flight of stairs and once punched her legs until they bruised.

La’Quetta Small is accused of leaving bruises from having punched the girl in the chest. She also allegedly dragged her daughter by the hair and struck her with a belt, which left marks.

La'Quetta Small is the superintendent of Atlantic City Public Schools.

Attorney Ed Jacobs, who is representing the couple, said his clients are innocent and accused the prosecutors of attempting to override “parental decisions.”

Mayor Small and Superintendent La'Quetta Small are completely innocent of any wrongdoing and will ultimately be vindicated,” Jacobs previously said. “These complaints focus exclusively on private family matters, basically attempting to second-guess parental decisions.”

Law enforcement in March executed a search at the Small residence. Detectives on scene said they took care to clear the home of juveniles prior to the search.

Mayor Small acknowledged the claims against him and said they do not change his decision to continue serving as mayor, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia.

“We've all seen news accounts of what's going on with myself personally,” Small said. “It's just that: personal. But I pledge to each and every one of you, it doesn't change my commitment, number one, to my family, and it doesn't change my commitment here to the great city of Atlantic City."

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