Presenter's Manual
Panel Presentation Moderator Responsibilities
The moderator (or panel chair) of each CAMEX session is responsible for achieving the excellence of the session, and for communicating with all panelists in his/her session. The moderator is also responsible for communicating to the CAMEX Educational Program Committee, through the NACS Education Department, the status and needs of the session and/or panelists.
Responsibilities
As moderator of the session, you are responsible for:
- Meeting the deadlines of the Schedule and Checklist.
- Contacting panelist(s) initially and then communicating with them prior to the meeting.
- Returning any session info required by NACS for each presenter in the session.
- Determining the audio/visual and room setup needs of your session.
- Preparing a brief, but appropriate, introduction of your session and your panelists.
- Checking with NACS before agreeing to pay a fee and/or expenses for any presenter.
On-site responsibilities
You and the other panelists should arrive on-site in time to:
- Participate in a rehearsal session one day prior to your session.
- Meet the session host and communicate any changes in presenter or A/V needs.
During the session
You are in charge. It is up to you to see that:
- The introduction sets the tone for an enthusiastic, energetic session.
- The audience is aware in which direction to move in case of fire.
- The panelists do not run overtime in their presentation.
- The question and answer session following the presentation is not allowed to run overtime.
- The audience is reminded to fill out an evaluation form and place it in the container provided in every session room.
- The panelists are thanked for their contribution to the session.
Event Dates: March 13-17, 2009
