Guidelines for oral session chairpersons

• The speakers will most likely be seated in the first row of the hall and will make their way to the lectern on stage when it is their time to present.
• A technician will also be present in the hall at the AV table. Notify them immediately of any equipment problems.

START OF THE SESSION

• Introduce yourself and your co-chair (if applicable) by name and affiliation.

DURING THE SESSION 

• Introduce the speakers and presentation titles as indicated in the Congress App (note there could be last minute changes)
• Please follow the schedule closely and gently interrupt speakers if they exceed the allocated time for their lecture
• Encourage the audience to ask questions

Please note:

• If a speaker fails to attend the session, move to the next speaker
• If the session ends early, please solicit questions from the audience and lead a discussion

TO END THE SESSION 

• At the end of the session, kindly thank the presenters, the onsite and online audiences for their participation.