If not the session organizer, the chair should review the presentations and author information in advance of the Conference
The chair should ensure that the discussant has been able to review all presentations and will limit comments to a total of 15 – 20 minutes within the session
The chair opens the session, introduces each presenter, and moderates audience participation
Audience participation should take place at the end of the session
The chair must ensure that equal time is allotted to presenters
20 minutes each for a session with three presentations and a discussant
15 minutes each for a session with four presentations and a discussant
20 minutes each for a session with four presentations and no discussant
15 minutes each for a session with five presentations (the role of discussant will not be included)
The chair will complete the online report form as requested by the association to inform on the number of attendees and any changes from the programme (author no-show, change in order of presentation, etc)
Panels moderators have the responsibilities of a chair in terms of introductions and time keeping as well as keeping order in the discussion between panelists and the audience
He or she may also lead the panel discussion and pose questions to the panelists
Discussant
The discussant must communicate with the session organizer or chair to obtain copies of the presentations in advance of the Conference
The total time allotted to the discussant is limited to 20 minutes for a three presentation session and 15 minutes for a four paper presentation
