A panel discussion is a formal, moderated discussion between selected speakers on a specific topic, in front of an audience. A successful panel discussion will follow a set agenda, specifically a set ...

A great panel discussion should engage and entertain conference attendees, while a subpar performance will have them heading for the exits. Conference season is underway with associations across a ...

Most academic conferences are preceded by some effort to make the sessions different from the usual format, but the usual format overwhelmingly prevails. That is: Each panel discussion runs no longer ...

The mere word "panel" gives a gloss of authority and gravitas, but to pull it off successfully takes a lot of work, from selecting panelists, preparing questions, and moderating effectively. Here: A ...

The panel discussion wins my vote for worst event format: It’s slow, it’s stilted and it’s very difficult to do well. What usually happens is this: The moderator makes a statement, then asks the panel ...