MODERATOR

Attention All Moderators

Once session assignments have been made by the Technical Chair and his/her team, contact your speakers, emails can be found on the MIRA site, to introduce yourself, confirm their presentation times, and see if they have questions.
Each author should provide limited biographical information to you so that you can properly introduce them.
Let each speaker know exactly how much time he/she will have for his/her presentation so that presenters may begin to plan their presentations. (This is based upon the total number of presentations in your session; generally speakers will have 20 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions following each presentation for 3-paper sessions.)
Adhere to the time schedule. Not only must the session begin on time, but also each speaker should start on time.
Advise the Conference Program Chair of any last minute cancellations or personnel substitutions.

Double-check the time and location of your session in the Final Conference Program, which you will receive with your registration packet.
Be at your session room at least 15 minutes in advance of the start of your session.
Each session room will have an LCD projector, screen, and a microphone. No laptops will be provided, please coordinate with the speakers in your session to be sure that everyone who needs it has the use of a laptop for their presentation.
If there is anything amiss with the room or equipment, please contact Conference Staff or the Registration Desk immediately so they can fix the problem.
Before the session begins, be sure to account for all of your speakers. Instruct speakers to sit in front during the session.
Make short introductions of your speakers.
The last five (5) minutes of each presentation should be held for Q & A if time permits. Encourage speakers to repeat any questions before answering.
Make any closing remarks and then close the session.