Another format, one that has been conducted quite successfully in the past, is a formal debate, with position statements and rebuttals, all on a strict time schedule. You are encouraged to formulate other types of formats that will similarly stimulate interaction and discussion. Each proposal will be independently reviewed by the members of the Panels committee. The committee is a multidisciplinary group drawn from industry and academia. We are looking for stimulating and timely issues debated by well-informed and engaging panelists.
Controversy is encouraged, as are unique and diverse subjects.
Given that panels often depart from the usual, we encourage you to contact either Panels Co-Chair to discuss your ideas prior to submission. We can help you focus your ideas and highlight aspects of the proposal you may not have considered. Extended Abstract Prepare a two-page extended abstract of the panel, suitable for publication in the CHI 99 Extended Abstracts. It should include the title of the panel, names and affiliations of the panelists, an abstract, keywords, an overview of the panel topic and format, and a summary of each panelist's position. The extended abstract must be in the CHI Conference Publications Format .