Chairperson Guidelines

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Introduce speakers

Moderate any subsequent discussions and timekeeping

When appropriate and if time allows, present a summary or “take-home message” at the end of the session (chair, 1-4 min)

Further details

Introduction of speakers
The chairpersons should try to familiarize themselves with the work being presented in their sessions.
The chairpersons should introduce each speaker, giving the presented title of the presentation.
Please keep the length of these introductions to a minimum.
Moderating the discussion and timekeeping.
The program has an ambitious schedule. There is little scope for catching up if the program falls behind schedule. Chairpersons are asked to ensure the scheduled timing.
A detailed schedule will be provided. It shows the times that have been allotted to each speaker in your session. The presenters are aware of their allotted time.
If an oral presentation is exceeding its allotted time the Chairpersons should exercise its authority to invite the speaker to bring their presentation quickly to an end. The same applies to discussion periods.
The program allows time for questions and discussion of the papers. Information on the time available for discussion during the session will be provided. Also, the Chairpersons will take questions and discussions after all papers have been presented if time allows Summing up.
If appropriate and if time allows, the chairpersons is asked to provide at the end of the session a summary and/or a statement (1-4 min) of the main points that have arisen during the session.
Drafting a summary for the concluding session
After the session, the Chairpersons should draft a written summary of their session. This should cover the main points/themes brought out in the papers together with those raised in any subsequent questions and discussions.
The highlights of all the sessions will be presented to the symposium during the concluding session on the last day.