12 Creative PowerPoint Party Ideas

Need a few PowerPoint party ideas? PowerPoint parties are a trend that became popular early on in the COVID pandemic when lockdowns kept us separate from one another. They’re a way to have fun with friends virtually without physically being in the same space together. You can hold a PowerPoint party over Zoom or another virtual meeting client, or you can go ahead and do it in person.

But if you’re separated from a group of people you love and care about, throwing a PowerPoint party is an awesome and unique bonding experience that will allow you to share some laughs even while there are thousands of miles separating you.

We at Peerspace have gathered a list of 12 creative PowerPoint party ideas to get you started. Use these to create the theme and style for your own PowerPoint party. And if you need a well-equipped venue to host your PowerPoint party, we have you covered there, too. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and makes it easy to discover and book unique spaces for all types of business and personal gatherings. We’ll even show you a few examples ahead. Let’s get started!

1. Set a dress code to make the party more special

One way to make your PowerPoint party fun and festive is by having a dress code for the party. Even if you won’t be together in person, you’ll see each other’s outfits over your video calls. The specifics of the dress code are of course up to you. You can ask all attendees to dress in formal attire, wear interesting makeup, only wear the color green, or whatever else sounds fun!

Need a chic, modern, and well-equipped space to pull it off? Then consider booking a Peerspace like this high-end large group meeting space in San Mateo, CA. Whether you’re presenting together in person, only gathering virtually, or it’s a hybrid gathering, this venue will impress your guests with its welcoming style and its amenities. It provides seating for 10-20 guests, a 75-inch screen for displaying your presentations, and video call technology so you and your guests can present with confidence. The host also offers staffing and catering options, in case you’re interested.

Check out this helpful review from a Peerspace user who booked this meeting space for their event: “Wonderful space for our nonprofit Board meeting. Super clean, really modern. Spacious enough to have the food/buffet in one room and then the meeting in another, with an extra office to spare. Great amenities including large white board, great and easy to use tech. Will definitely consider booking again!”

2. Keep it streamlined by not inviting too many people

You might be tempted to turn this into a big party, but we think that PowerPoint parties work best with a smaller group, up to maybe 10 people. Otherwise, not everyone will have time to present. Or if they do, it’ll end up taking hours and people will get bored and tired. Keep the guest list shorter for a more intimate and engaging event.

And if you’re gathering in person with your fellow presenters, be sure to book an event space that has the space and style you want. For example, our friends in Houston, TX can be this intimate event space in the Northside with space for 35 guests. It provides you with seating, speakers, and large blank walls perfect for projecting your presentation.

3. Set a time limit for each guest’s presentation

Don’t end up getting stuck watching a bunch of presentations that are half an hour long! Instead, we suggest that you give your guests a time limit for their presentations. How long that limit is will depend on how much time you have and how many guests you’re inviting.

Check out our virtual retreat ideas for more socially-distanced excitement!

4. Assign weird topics for attendees to present on

A really funny idea for a PowerPoint party is to come up with random, strange topics that all the party attendees have to research. They then, of course, make a PowerPoint presentation to the group. Assigning them to guests instead of letting them choose their topics for themselves can make for some really hilarious outcomes.

5. Which famous character would each of your friends be?

One of our favorite PowerPoint party ideas is one where the presenter compares each of their friends to a famous character from books, movies, or TV and makes an argument as to why the comparison makes sense. It has the potential to be a truly hilarious presentation and may induce a little bit of friendly arguing, depending on the comparisons.

For an in-person version of this event, you might want to rent out a space like the Harry M. Smith conference room in Union Square, San Francisco, CA. Here, you can use the 11-foot-wide movie screen and surround sound system to enhance your PowerPoint party.

Check out this incredibly helpful review left by a Peerspace reviewer: “Our team thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Joseph was very responsive via email. Osmin was responsive via text, helping us to arrange the room specifics and attending to requests very promptly. Osmin was a wonderful in-person presence the day of the event. The room was outstanding with all our needed amenities. Thank you!”

6. Share facts on your favorite and most unique animals

For this PowerPoint party idea, everyone chooses their favorite animal. Learn fun facts about obscure animals like okapis, wombats, platypi, blobfish, and more.

Need ideas for which animals you might want to present? Take a look at BoredPanda’s list of 61 strange animals you’ve probably never heard of.

7. Sleepover party

After you all spend an evening hanging out and laughing at each other’s hilarious presentations, consider having a sleepover. Enjoy all the classic activities like watching movies, playing board games, eating snacks, giving each other manicures, and generally having a blast.

You can do this at your own home or you can rent out a space like this inspiring conversations gathering space in Raleigh, NC. You can rent it with guest room accommodations if you like and make use of its PowerPoint projector/screen. There’s also a kitchen, outdoor courtyard, and a charming wood-burning fireplace for you and your guests to enjoy before and after your presentations.

“Such an amazing space and the host was great,” shares a Peerspace reviewer. “A great space for events etc. Definitely would book again!”

8. Plan an exciting group trivia game night

In their article about PowerPoint night ideas, Cosmopolitan suggests a friend group trivia game, which we think sounds super fun. “This is your chance to see if everyone in the GC can answer the most obscure questions about each other.” It’s a fun way to break the ice, strengthen bonds, and learn more about each other.

9. Most despised fashion trends from an era of your choice

Choose the decade with your least favorite fashion trends and make a presentation on the ones you really despise. Show plenty of photos to illustrate your points. This one could definitely lead to some heated conversations, so be prepared to defend your arguments if needed!

To make your point even clearer, book a vintage event venue through Peerspace that has all of the style of your chosen decade. For instance, we especially love this 60s/70s retro-inspired content house in Baltimore, MD! It’s styled to a T and adored by the Peerspace community. In fact, as a reviewer shares: “This is a great facility and the host was extremely professional and accommodating. Honestly this was my best booking on Peerspace.”

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10. Base your presentation on celebrity doppelgangers

This one’s simple but potentially hysterical: figure out which celebrity everyone in your group of friends looks the most like, and make a presentation on it!

11. Present facts about your favorite historical figures

For this PowerPoint party idea, everyone gives a presentation on their favorite figures from history, whether that’s Joan of Arc or William Shakespeare.

If you do this one in person, consider renting a space with a historic appeal, like this vintage 1922 firehouse retreat in St. Paul, MN. It is a remodeled former firehouse that has a large screen and a projector that can project your chosen PowerPoint presentation. Not only that, but this beautiful venue also boasts a full kitchen and an outdoor space for relaxing after you present.

12. Wow them with information about your favorite reality shows

What about PowerPoints where you talk in-depth about your favorite reality show? Whether you were a fan of the original Jersey Shore or you’d prefer to discuss the wild antics of its successor Geordie Shore, this one is sure to be entertaining and draw a lot of laughs.

Perhaps you’ll want to gather IRL and watch some of your fave shows after the presentations are done. If so, you can rent a space like this hidden haven in the ‘burbs in Rosemount, MN. It comes with all the technology needed for in-person PowerPoint presentations and has lots of positive reviews for the space in addition to being affordable and private.

“Wonderful experience working with this owner,” raves a Peerspace reviewer. “Fabulous space with exceptional compliments from our event attendees! Would HIGHLY recommend!”

PowerPoint party ideas: conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed these PowerPoint party ideas and are looking forward to your event! Remember to browse Peerspace to discover and book well-equipped and super-stylish venues perfect for speaker events that delight your in-person or virtual guests (and yourself, of course!).

You can easily find unique spaces near you that make collaboration easy and your event a true success.

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