Virtual event
Quick Hacks for Better Slide Decks
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
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Event Description
Did you know that many PowerPoint or Google Slides users are tapping into only 10-20% of the available features?
Tens of millions of slide decks and presentations are made each day, and they are a staple of government work, whether you’re presenting updates, making a case or sharing progress. But, too often, we don’t make the most of the tools we have at our fingertips, and they end up slowing us down rather than moving work forward.
This quickfire masterclass offers simple, effective ways to upgrade your decks (without overhauling your entire approach). From smart layouts and visual hierarchy to time-saving design tips and keyboard shortcuts, you’ll learn techniques that boost clarity, consistency and confidence.
Join to hear from a presentation expert with heaps of technical tips that make slides easier to work with and better to look at.
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Speakers
David Benaim
Excel Vlogger, Trainer and Comedian
Cambodia
David Benaim, Excel & PowerPoint vlogger, trainer and comedian. He runs Xlconsulting which helps organisations optimise operations via spreadsheets. He also runs a highly popular YouTube channel with over 20k subscribers covering tech tutorials. Since 2020, David has been a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award for Excel & PowerPoint. As part of this, he liaises with Microsoft regularly about future directions for the technology. David’s presented the world’s first Excel related Comedy show, which had sold out seasons at Edinburgh & Adelaide Fringe, and Excel Comedy & Mathem-antics will return to Edinburgh Fringe this August.
