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Possible Formats

On this webpage, you will find more information about the possible formats.

Format Type Time Description
Community Open Session  Led 60 minutes Suggest a theme or problem that all who attend can contribute to
Paper Led 40 minutes Presentation (20 mins) + Q&A (20 mins)
Pecha Kucha Led 7 minutes 20 images x 20 seconds
Reading Group Led 60 minutes Select one or more reading(s) to discuss with attendees, with pre-prepared questions
Panel Debate Led 60 minutes Speakers discuss opposing and/or complementary views on a given topic. Attendees are invited to contribute to and participate in the debate.
World CafĂ©  Collaborative TBC Small group discussions on specific questions related to a theme chosen by the cafe host(s).
Bring Your Own Theory Collaborative TBC Each contributor produces a visual (e.g., a poster) about an exciting, unusual and/or inspiring theory and its relevance to EAP. Attendees circulate, reading posters and engaging in discussion with contributors.
Workshop Led 60 minutes A practice-focused session where the speaker guides participants through a method, activity or process. (Please specify any materials required.)
Symposium Led 60 minutes Up to 4 speakers present thoughts on a shared topic (10 mins each), with remaining time (20 mins) opened up for audience contributions to the discussion
Lighting Talk Led 10 minutes A short talk on a subject of the speaker’s choosing. Similar themes may be grouped together into a longer session.