Session Chairs

The role of the chair is to ensure the smooth execution of the session. Make sure to:

• Contact the speakers before the session, to verify who will present and to pre-empt any technical problems.
• Begin the session on time. Each session lasts 80 minutes, with equal time allotted for each presentation in the session.
• Keep presentations in the order shown in the program, to allow participants to jump between sessions.
• Introduce the speaker and the title of each presentation.
• Express visually to the speaker how many minutes (10, 5, 2) are left, using either your hands or prepared cards.
• Ensure that the presentations, including questions, do not overstep their time frame (26 minutes for 3 speakers, 20 minutes for 4 speakers and 16 minutes for 5 speakers in a session).
• At the end of each presentation ask for questions and thank the speaker.

From EURO 2009