Dynamic Conference Sessions

Creating Dynamic Conference Sessions

Melinda Kendall

Freeman

Panel

TV Panel Discussion

Event Panel Discussion

Set of Experts

TV Debate

ASHP Therapeutic Debates

Dexmedetomidine as the Workhorse Sedative in the ICU

Moderator: Rowena N. Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP

2:00 - 2:10 Pro John Devlin, PharmD, FCCM

2:10 - 2:20 Con Paul M. Szumilta, PharmD, BCPS

2:20 - 2:25 Rebuttal Pro John Devlin, PharmD, FCCM

2:25 - 2:30 Rebuttal Con Paul M. Szumilta, PharmD, BCPS

2:30 - 2:40 Questions Answers, and Discussion All

Audience Participation

TV Interview

Event Interview

PivotCon Stage Set

Interview

PivotCon Stage Set

Panel Discussion

PivotCon Stage Set

Powerpoint Presentation

PivotCon Stage Set

Conversation

Short Attention Span Theater

Lightning Talks

• Lightning Talks: 5 to 10 minute limit

• TED Conference: 18 minutes

• Pecha Kucha:

– 20 seconds/slide

– 20 slides

• PCMA: 3 Twenty-minute keynotes

ASHP Pearl Sessions

One idea, concept, or fact that has been useful in day-to-day practice, and may not be widely known, understood, published, or taught.

Overall Session Topic 5-minute Introduction Five 5-minute Pearls Ten-minute Q & A Five 5-minute Pearls Ten-minute Q & A Five 5-minute Pearls Ten-minute Q & A

Two-Hour Session

Conversation with Audience

Conversation with Audience

• Town Hall

• Fireside Chat

• Salon

• Structured Discussions

Town Hall

Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat

Structured Discussion

Salon

Case Study

Unsolved Mysteries

Working Groups

Campgrounds

Hands-On Training

Hands-On Training

Hands-On Training

Hands-On Training

Demonstrations

Innovation Center

Reality TV

Car Talk

Project Runway

Setting the record straight about…

Preparing for new regulations in the industry…

Talking Head

How do we get there?

• Call for proposals • Best speakers • Industry experts • Industry journalists/moderators • Timely or controversial topics

– Trends – Technology – Regulations – Challenges

• Session formats

Summary • Use expert moderators

• Invite real discussion

• Remove the barriers

• Don’t be afraid to be entertaining

• Encourage differing perspectives

• Solve real problems

• Learn from reality TV

CREATING DYNAMIC CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Melinda Kendall

melinda.kendall@freemanco.com