About the Presentation Guild
The Presentation Guild is an all-volunteer professional association whose vision is to establish and nurture a global community of professionals involved in presentation development, design, and delivery.
The Presentation Guild is organized as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business league. It is a member-based, all volunteer professional association formed to promote the business interests of presentation professionals and enthusiasts.
Our Mission
The Presentation Guild aims to provide education, certification, resources, and support to elevate the standards of the presentation industry, enhance professional skills, promote recognition of the profession, and foster connections among presentation professionals.
Leadership
The Presentation Guild is fueled by dedicated volunteers committed to providing effective, meaningful, and satisfying solutions for presentation professionals and enthusiasts that will support them in their career and business journey.
The Story Behind the Guild
The Presentation Guild was founded in 2015 to establish a professional home for those who design, develop, and deliver presentations. The idea emerged when a critical gap in industry awareness was identified: even major design software did not acknowledge presentation design or presentation professionals as a discipline. This moment highlighted a broader need for recognition, standards, and community within the field.
A group of early contributors—including industry experts and Microsoft MVPs—joined together to formalize the organization, selecting the name “Guild” to reflect a collective committed to advancing and protecting its craft. From the beginning, the Guild focused on elevating the profession through credible certification programs, industry research, and a supportive member community. Volunteers played a key role in developing professional standards, exam content, and the first State of the Presentation Profession survey in 2017.
Today, the Presentation Guild stands as the world’s only professional association dedicated to multifaceted presentation work, driven by its mission to validate the profession, strengthen professional skills, support and foster connections among presentation professionals.
We are thankful for our founders and former board members, individuals who have been instrumental in establishing the enduring ethos of the Presentation Guild. Their vision and dedication have shaped our journey towards presentation excellence.
Why “Guild”? Because it fits us perfectly.
We could have called ourselves an association, a society, a network, or even an institute, but none of those words captured the heart of what we do. A guild has deep roots in craftsmanship—a group of skilled practitioners who come together to protect, refine, and elevate their craft. That’s exactly who we are: presentation artisans shaping stories, visuals, and messages that move people. “Guild” carries a sense of mastery, community, and shared purpose, reminding us that our work is equal parts creativity, strategy, and skill. It’s a nod to tradition with a modern twist—just like the profession we represent.
Be a part of the dream team - volunteer!
Bring your passion and leadership to the Presentation Guild! By volunteering as a board director or operations associate, you’ll help shape the future of our profession, strengthen our community, and play a key role in elevating the presentation industry.