Based on the amount of material to be covered, decide the length of the proposal. A single session is 75 minutes in length and is comprised of a chair and three speakers. The standard format for a single session is a 15- minute presentation by each speaker and 15 minutes for questions and answers at the end. The standard format for a double session is 150 minutes in length and is comprised of a chair and six speakers. Panel discussions allow speakers to explore a topic in depth.
Poster sessions are an excellent way to visually showcase a single program or activity.
Presenters are provided with an 8 by 4-foot bulletin board, a table, and 20 square feet of space in which to make their visual presentation. These sessions are 30 minutes in length and should not require audiovisual equipment. These sessions are held in MuseumExpo, the AAM exhibit hall. Debate sessions feature two or more speakers with differing opinions on a topic and a moderator. The debate format should allow each speaker to speak 15 minutes, with a five-minute rebuttal from the opposing speaker.