State of the Presentation Industry | 10th Anniversary Event 2025

Looking back, Launching Forward: What is the State of the Presentation Industry

The Presentation Guild is turning ten, and with it comes not only a milestone celebration but also a chance to reflect, learn, and look ahead at what’s next for our profession. The upcoming anniversary event, The State of the Presentation Industry, is designed as more than just a retrospective — it’s a gathering of voices across the industry, weaving together the past, present, and future of presentation design.

This event is free and open to all presentation professionals! Attendees will receive a free copy of the 2025 State of the Presentation Profession Report, a $50 value!

Event Details

DateThursday, September 25, 2025
Time9:00am Pacific | 10:00am Mountain | 11:00am Central | 12:00pm Eastern | 4:00pm GMT
Length2 hours
LocationVirtual | Zoom
HostGlenn Gibson, author of Before the Mic, Principal Advisor and Presentation Coach at Hyland
SpeakersMonica Longoria, Courtney Allen, Dekishea Gordon, Kirk Patel, PK Steffen

State of the Presentation Industry | 10th Anniversary Event 2025

Setting the Stage

The event kicks off with a spark of creativity when our host, Glenn Gibson, author of Before the Mic, Principal Advisor and Presentation Coach at Hyland will invite participants to join a collaborative mural, contributing hopes, dreams, and predictions for what presentation industry might look like ten years from now. Our mural will be live throughout the whole event will grow into a collective vision of the future -; to be revealed at the end of the session.

More Than an Event

This anniversary gathering is not just about looking back; it’s about building momentum. The Presentation Guild has always been about community, craft, and progress, and this event reflects that spirit. By weaving together history, current insights, and a collective vision of the future, it’s both a celebration and a launchpad for the decade ahead.