Instructions for chairs
The chair’s mission is to ensure a stimulating atmosphere in order to maintain the energy level in each session. You should clearly show your interest in the papers presented and encourage the conference participants to take part in discussions and debates.
Instructions:
- Chairs are advised to review the most updated version of the program just before the chaired session. This will ensure that the chairs are aware of the latest list of presenters in the session, as there might be last-minute cancellations. Online program will be updated in real time.
Program link: World Aerobiology 2024 Agenda
- Chairs should introduce themselves to the presenters in advance of the session and inform them of the need for starting and finishing on time. If there is any question as to the proper pronunciation of the presenter’s name the chair should clarify with the presenter at this time. Chairs are responsible for determining that the speakers are present at the time of their talk.
- Chairs should introduce themselves and the theme of the session. This introduction should take no more than 2-3 minutes.
- All talks should begin on time. The chair should not allow the speaker to begin early as this may mean that a portion of the audience planning to attend the talk may miss the beginning of the presentation.
- Chairs should introduce each speaker giving their name, affiliation, and title of the presentation. Chairs should not take up presenter’s time with unnecessary comments or other remarks beyond the simple introduction.
- Chairs are responsible for keeping the presenter on time. Please use a digital timer on your smartphone to control the time. Politely interrupt the speaker if required to enforce the time limit.
- If the session has less than 4 or 5 presenters, it means the chair can decide to either have more time for discussion or to finish the session earlier.
- Questions to be held after each speaker is a maximum of 2-4minutes.
- Chairs should ask questioners to give name and where from.
- Chairs should control the flow of questions.