Proposals from those who would like to facilitate a panel discussion are welcomed. The proposals may address any of the topics falling within the scope of the conference themes.

Panel Discussions provide an opportunity for public discussion amongst a selected group of panellists. Central to the success of a panel discussion is the choice of a good topic as the focus for discussion and panellists who bring differing perspectives and are confident in making clear arguments in a live situation. Panels should comprise of three to five scholars who present their arguments; a discussant offers critical comment on the arguments made and the discussion is opened up to the participating audience.

The proposal must include:

  • Title
  • Panel Chair(s) (if necessary)
  • Speakers Name, Affiliation and Email
  • Scope
  • Objective and motivation

The i-Society 2025 will set aside space for those who wish to pursue discussion of a particular topic or issue. Interested individuals should submit a proposal (not more than 400 words) before or by the 30th of January, 2025. In addition, the proposal should indicate the duration of the panel discussion (preferred duration is 1 hour 20 minutes).

All accepted Panel Discussion proposal will be published in the Conference Proceedings. If you are interested in organising Panel Discussion for the i-Society 2025, please email your proposal to the pandis@i-society.eu. Submissions should be in MS Word format.

Notes

  • The panel discussion members and session speakers are responsible for meeting the costs of their registration, travel and accommodation.
  • Journal Publications: All the accepted papers will appear in the proceedings and modified version of selected papers will be published in special issues peer reviewed journals