What is an Innovative Panel?
Beginning in 2008, ISA sponsored a series of innovative panels at our annual conference where panel participants’ dialogue, network and learn in a unique format that differs from our traditional panel session.
For example, an innovative panel may include a debate format or a "town hall" meeting. It could constitute short panel presentations and audience discussions about a particularly timely or controversial subject with a moderator to facilitate the dialogue. Or it may involve the use of new technologies to broadcast to a greater audience or involve panelists from distant locales in the discussion. Ultimately, innovative panels offer an opportunity for a little creativity and experimentation -- to push beyond the traditional panel format.
How Does an Innovative Panel Work?
Innovative panels are available on a competitive basis. In addition to the quality of the panel proposal itself, we will consider diversity in section representation and costs associated with the panel.
If approved, ISA offers basic technology services and special room set-ups for innovative panels and facilitates these panels on your behalf with ISA's program chairs.
ISA will also designate a special room in a high-traffic area at the conference site for the innovative panels and provide good promotion of the panels -- both in advance of the meeting and at the conference. Any equipment or technical support required above and beyond what ISA provides, including adapters or equipment that is not compliant with U.S. electrical standards or formats, will be the sole financial responsibility of the Panel Chair and/or Section.
For a glimpse at previous innovative panels, please download the archive here (Word).
How Do I Propose an Innovative Panel?
Thank you for your interest in proposing an Innovative Panel, the submission period ended on May 15, 2010.
