Calendar: Summer Presentation Topics
The summer period of a business calendar despite low season for most companies, contains several interesting dates in June, July and August.
Here are business related events that can be reflected when making presentations. Check the dates and related PowerPoint visual aids:
June 5 – World Environment Day
This global UN day draws attention to environmental sustainability. It’s a good opportunity for companies to reinforce ESG goals and communicate progress on green initiatives. For example:
- Introduce ways to reach Net Zero targets and tackle global warming issues with OKR framework.
- Present your Sustainability Development Goals
- Use Environmental Impact Infographics to show actions companies or individuals can take
June 16 – Q2 Estimated Tax Payment Due (U.S.)
This is a financial milestone important for corporate tax compliance and planning in the U.S. Use it to update your stakeholders on forecasts and strategic adjustments, e.g.
- Present Tax Planning Timeline with visual diagrams for compliance tracking
- Use Financial reporting templates to align tax and budget outlook
June 18–19 – SuperAI Conference (Singapore)
One of Asia’s top AI conferences is organized on these dates. It spotlights how global enterprises apply AI to scale and innovate. Use this event reference or news from SuperAI conference to highlight or reconsider your company AI integration strategy. Here some resources you can use:
- Present your Digital transformation strategy with visual roadmaps
- Use Machine Learning diagrams to share AI technology use cases
June 30 – End of Fiscal Half-Year
For many global companies, end of June marks the halfway point of the financial year. It’s a key time to assess KPIs and reframe business strategy.
- Use Mid-Year Business Review Templates to summarize achievements
- Present your top financial KPIs metrics to showcase your key data professionally and with impact
July 1–31 – Plastic Free July
A global movement to reduce plastic use. Businesses can align by presenting eco-conscious operations and sustainable supply chain practices.
- Educate about Plastic pollution problems, support it with data visualization
- Showcase Climate Change Action presentation
- Use Circular Economy Diagrams to outline those initiatives
See our video presentation of showcasing climate change topic:
July 15 – Q2 Earnings Season Begins (U.S.)
One of the most critical reporting periods, this is when publicly listed companies share their Q2 results. It’s an ideal time for investor communication.
- Present Quarterly financial data e.g. using this listed company financial report PPT template
- Use Investor relations PowerPoint templates for stakeholder alignment presentation
July 31 – End of Fiscal Month
This is the routine monthly closure many corporate teams rely on for reporting. It’s also a good point to present financial and operational insights.
- Use Monthly Business Report PPT template for consistent presentation
- Share KPI dashboards PPT layouts for clear status updates
Month of August – time to get ready for busy Q4
Month of August is good time to prepare ground for busy autumn period. Here are several end-of-summer business activities focused on actions for company management and other specific departments:
August in IT – Cybersecurity Readiness Review
As fall projects gear up, August is a good time to reassess cybersecurity readiness before Q4 system updates or product launches. IT teams should check risk controls, reinforce policies, and run staff refreshers.
- Use: Cybersecurity Awareness presentation templates to present this topic visually
August in HR – Mid-Year Employee Experience Pulse Check
Before workloads intensify in Q4, take a moment to gather employee feedback and re-align HR focus. It’s a great time to revisit engagement metrics, well-being programs, and recognition plans.
August – Time Management & Prioritization Workshop
Host a company-wide or team-level session to refocus priorities and project goals ahead of autumn. Help leaders and teams align on what matters most and set clear OKRs.
- Use presentation of Eisenhower Matrix for Time Management
- Present OKR Objectives & Key Results using this PPT deck
- Show 30-60-90 Day Planning with this visual template
August in Marketing – Q4 Campaign Strategy Sprint
Late August is the ideal time to map out Q4 marketing campaigns before September kicks off. Marketing teams can plan promotions, refine personas, and build content calendars.
- Use: Marketing Strategy Plan PPT Template
- Review your Buyer Persona profile with help of this visual template
Other calendar events over the year
Stay tuned for the next calendar events. We will share ideas that help you make your presentations relevant to current business events throughout the year.
Check other months:
- March presentation events
- April presentation events
- May presentation events
- Presenting Calendars in PowerPoint
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