PARALLEL SESSIONS

• Title (max. 15 words).
• Abstract (max. 100 words): General outline of the session, topic(s) that will be addressed and how they relate to the selected conference subtheme.
• Proposal (max. 500 words): Detailed description of the session outlining the objectives, content, methodology and target audience. It is important to state how this session is relevant to the audience and the expected takeaways.
• Name, institution and contact information of the session chair and/or moderator.
• Name, institution, and contact information of all speakers.

Logistics and audio-visual requirements: All presentations will be carried out using our virtual platform. Detailed information will be provided as we approach the event.

Language: Proposals may be submitted, and sessions carried out, in any of the conference’s four official languages: English, Spanish, French or Portuguese.

It is important to respect the established parameters (maximum of 15 words for the title, 100 words for the abstract and 500 words for the proposal). The online submission form will not allow longer texts.

• Relevance to the general theme: Does the proposal relate in a meaningful way to the main theme and/or subthemes?

• Innovation and originality: Is the proposal offering a new perspective or insight on the chosen subject? Sharing insights on a new or ground-breaking program? Presenting evidence on case studies or best- practices?

• Speakers/Panelists: Is the proposal being presented by a panel from diverse academic, professional, cultural, or geographic backgrounds? Is there clarity on how the speakers contribute to the overall objective of the session?
• Speakers’ profiles: Are the speakers involved in the field of international academic collaboration? Do their backgrounds or experiences provide an alternative understanding or new knowledge to the field of international education or the themes of the conference?

Proposals must align with one of the conference subthemes and bring together a panel with diverse representation.

Only complete proposals will be accepted and reviewed. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

The session chair or moderator will be identified as the main contact and will be responsible for sharing all communications with fellow speakers. Any one of the speakers involved in the proposal may act as chairperson or moderator.

A diverse panel of speakers from different countries or geographic backgrounds, institutional profiles or sectors represented will be considered an asset.

It is possible to submit individual proposals. However, any proposal that does not present a panel of at least three speakers may be merged with another proposal addressing a similar topic.

The Conference Secretariat will communicate with the contact persons from each merged proposal to allow for coordination and organization. Speakers are expected to equally split the allotted time among the merged proposals (i.e., one session with two speakers and a second session with one speaker must be given equal time). It is important to set aside 15 minutes for Q&A / discussion.

The organizing committee advises all presenters to use their time to deliver their presentation and avoid including institutional information or corporate references that may distract from or compromise their presentation.

A participant can appear as a speaker or presenter in more than one proposal. However, it is CAIE policy that any person, regardless of their role, can only participate in one academic activity (session or poster) selected for the program.

We strongly encourage all speakers and presenters to register as soon as possible in order to secure their presence in the program.