a) Talk (45 minutes) In a talk, the presenter puts forward ideas related to an area of ELT and discusses them. The ideas might be based on classroom experience, research, or reading. Practical applications of the ideas are usually presented to the audience, and the last 5 minutes at the end of the talk are reserved for questions and/or comments.

b) Workshop (90 minutes) The longer time allotted to a Workshop allows the presenter(s) to engage participants in activities that encourage them to explore the ideas that have been put forward. A common framework for a workshop is: introduction of the topic and presentation of relevant ideas; activities for exploration of the ideas; discussion and reflection segment led by the presenter(s).

c) Demonstration (45 minutes) A Demonstration should be a highly practical session focusing on classroom materials and/or activities. As the name suggests, most of the time available should be devoted to demonstration materials or activities that have been developed and tried out by the presenter(s). Theoretical discussion is usually kept to a minimum, but time is built in for questions and comments from the audience.

d) Panel Discussion (45 minutes) A Panel Discussion consists of a group of 3 to 5 people, one of whom acts as the moderator or the timekeeper. During the first 30 minutes, panelists take turns expressing their thoughts on the topic at hand. The final 15 minutes of the session usually involve audience participation. If you have an idea for a panel discussion, you may invite colleagues who intend to go to the convention to form part of the panel, but their names are to be included in the Call for Papers only after they accept your invitation.

e) Poster Presentation A Poster Presentation consists of a visual display of any topic related to classroom experience, activities/materials design or any other area in ELT. All posters will be displayed in the same area and presenters will have the opportunity to stand by their posters to offer explanations while participants visit them during pre-established periods of time. However, we suggest that a written description of the experience/activity/materials be displayed along with the poster(s) for those periods when the presenter is not available to give explanations to the public.

f) Commercial Presentations Commercial Presentations are opportunities for publishers and other ELT related businesses to present information concerning their newest products. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for teachers, coordinators and decision makers to become familiar with the latest materials and trends.