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:

  1. Ensuring speakers are on time and present for the session
  2. Introducing the speakers at the beginning of the session
  3. Making sure each speaker begins/ends at the time allotted
  4. Facilitating Q&A discussion after each presentation, including preparing questions in advance to spark discussion
  5. Encouraging attendees to fill out the online evaluation form

Key Dates