We invite everybody to submit ideas for sessions to the conference revolving around IEM-research, IEM-education, or hot topics of significance for young scholars of the IEM-field. A session could be of any of the following formats: presentations, panel discussions, workshops, debates, and round table seminars.
Please submit your session proposals to: scaiem2026@tuni.fi as soon as possible (DL is June 15, 2026).
Include the following information:
- Name, affiliation, and email of lead proponent
- Names, affiliations, and emails of other proponents
- Title of session
- Intended track (research, education, post-graduate education)
- Type of session (roundtable, panel, presentations, workshop or debates
- Short description. (max 100 words)
The conference sessions are designed to stimulate active participation among the attendees.
Session formats:
Panel Discussion Session
A panel discussion is a discussion before an audience, about a specific topic. The topic is discussed jointly by a number of panelists who contribute with different perspectives on the subject. A panel is led by a moderator and there should be room for the audience to ask questions to the panel participants and contribute more perspectives on the subject.
Debate Session
A debate is like a panel discussion, but between two contradition positions. Thus, there is a stronger emphasis on the differences between opinions, perspectives, standpoints, and arguments. The panel is led by a moderator/referee and there should be possibilities for the audience to ask questions to the debaters.
Workshop Session
In a workshop, the focus is on participant activity. A workshop begins with a presentation of a specific topic that is made by the workshop leaders. Then follow practical exercises involving all participants.
Round Table Discussions Session
A round table discussion is initiated by a shorter presentation of the session managers of a specific topic. Subsequently, discussions in smaller groups – one at each table – follow a number of different issues related to the subject. At each table there is a discussion manager who can, if necessary, stimulate the discussion on a specific issue. After a specified time, the participants change table / question. The topic and the questions are summarized at the end of the session in a dialogue between the discussion managers and the participants.
Your Own Session Format
Do you have an idea about a new innovative session format you want to experiment with? Please do not hesistate to be in touch, we are always looking for new ideas!