Session Chair Responsibilities
Session chairs assist the session organizers by helping to keep the session running smoothly during the workshop. Session chairs are responsible for the following:
- Ensuring speakers are on time and present for the session
- Introducing the speakers at the beginning of the session
- Making sure each speaker begins/ends at the time allotted
- Facilitating Q&A discussion after each presentation, including preparing questions in advance to spark discussion
- Encouraging attendees to fill out the online evaluation form