Panels

BSECS strongly encourages the submission of pre-formed panels of usually three but occasionally four papers, ideally along with a pre-assigned chairperson.

As well as personal details, you will be asked for:

• Panel title
• Brief description of the proposed panel (max. 3000 characters)
• Name and contact details of the proposed panel chairperson (if known)
• Name and email address of each speaker
• Title and abstract for each paper

In the abstract, please inform us of your time zone and any restrictions in times panellists can appear as part of a panel.

Roundtables

A roundtable is a more informal session in which several speakers deal with a topic followed by extensive audience discussion. Each panellist may wish to begin the session with a short, introductory address; this should last no more than five minutes.

As well as your personal details, you will be asked for:

• Roundtable title
• Brief description of the proposed roundtable (max. 3000 characters)
• Name and contact details of the proposed roundtable chairperson
• Name and email address of each speaker

In the abstract, please inform us of your time zone and any restrictions in times panellists can appear as part of a panel.

Individual papers

Individuals can submit papers which will be allocated to an appropriate panel session usually of three papers. BSECS will supply a chairperson for these panels. Papers must be no longer than twenty minutes.

As well as your personal details, you will be asked for a title and abstract (max. 3000 characters). In the abstract, please inform us of your time zone and any restrictions in times panellists can appear as part of a panel.

Alternative format sessions

BSECS encourages proposals for sessions in original and alternative formats. These may take any form considered appropriate for the conference. Previous examples have included demonstrations, interactive workshops and debates. 

As well as your personal details, you will be asked for:

• Session title
• Brief description of the session (max. 3000 characters)

In the abstract, please inform us of your time zone and any restrictions in times panellists can appear as part of a panel.