Session Types
Technical Session
Description: Author presentation of full-length, peer-reviewed paper (or extended abstract) accepted for presentation and publication
Criteria: Attendance by presenting author for each paper
Facilitated by: Session Chair and Vice Chair
Published in conference proceedings: Yes
Possible paper types: technical, presentation only
Panel Session (or Panel Discussion)
Description: Oral presentation only
Emphasis: Audience discussion and interaction
Facilitated by: Moderator and Co-Moderator
Published in conference proceedings: No
Possible paper types: panel
Open Forum
Description: Oral presentation only of recent developments, late-breaking issues and works-in-progress
Emphasis: Audience discussion and interaction
Facilitated by: Moderator and Co-Moderator
Published in conference proceedings: No
Possible paper types: open forum
Poster
Description: Hard copy versions of technical papers for posting; papers may include diagrams, graphs, charts, photos and a small amount of text to illustrate major points of paper
Emphasis: Exchange of ideas and personal interaction with colleagues in informal setting
Facilitated by: One author for each paper (required to be present for entire session time allotment)
Published in conference proceedings: Optional
Possible paper types: poster
Workshop
Description: Seminar on specific topic in an informal setting
Emphasis: Exchange of ideas, discussion of practical applications and experiences
Facilitated by: Moderator and Co-Moderator
Published in conference proceedings: No
Possible paper types: workshop