When and where will the panels be held?
October 25-29, 2004. San Jose, California. For more details, please visit http://www.broadnets.org.
I would like to organize a panel. Who should I contact?
Depending on whether your panel is on optical networks, wireless networks, your should contact the respective panel chairs given in the conference web site and at the bottom of this page.
Panel topics and moderators have already been identified for this year's conference.
How long is each panel? How long is the talk by each panelist?
1.5 hours.
10 minute intro by moderator + 15-20 minutes for each panelist presentation.
20 minutes for question/answer session.
I am a panel moderator/organizer. How many panelists/speakers should I have on my panel?
About 3-4 panelists besides the moderator is preferred.
Who is the targeted audience for the panel?
All the conference attendees will have the opportunity to attend the panels. The conference itself is targeted towards researchers and practitioners in the fields of optical networking, wireless networking, grid computing and telecommunications.
Will there be any honorarium provided to the moderator or panelists?
No.
Do panel moderators/participants need to register for the conference?
Panel moderators and panel participants will be provided with a one-day registration to the conference on the day of their panel.
How many panels will be held during BroadNets 2004?
According to current plans, there will be THREE panels (one on a combined topic and one each on Optical and Wireless topics).
I have an interesting topic for a panel. Can I submit it for this year's conference?
Panel topics and moderators have already been identified for this year's conference.
Is a panel a mini-paper session?
No! A panel is a forum for stimulating ideas. Interaction between the panelists and active participation of the audience are strongly encouraged. It is recommended that a collator or a moderator solicits questions and encourages participative argumentation. When submitting your proposal make sure to specify the format for the panel presentation. Please avoid a sequence of short talks followed by questions opened to the floor. Strive for interaction!
How do I choose panelists?
Make sure that your panelists are experienced in the topic and confident enough to talk spontaneously about it - remember they have to respond quickly and coherently to the questions and comments of others.
What makes a good panel topic?
There are no hard and fast rules - but past successes have been controversial topics, area of methodological difference, futuristic discussions, enticing technology developments or issues to do with the relations between theory and application. Having said this, we welcome innovative formats and topics.
Will audio/video/computer equipment be provided?
Yes. Make sure to clearly specify your requirements when submitting your proposal. No late requirements will be accepted.
Can panelists mention particular commercial products?
Yes, as an illustrative support for the discussion but certainly not as a commercial promotion.
I am a moderator for an approved panel for the 2004 conference. What are my deadlines for submitting my panel-related material?
All panel moderators must submit the following by June 18, 2004.
(1) Panel topic and abstract for your panel.
(2) List of panelists and their affiliations. (Please make sure the panelists have confirmed their participation).
(4) A short bio of the moderator.
(5) Names of any other panelists (in case of any change to the original list)
All panel moderators must submit the following by July 31, 2004.
(1) Presentation slides for the moderator and from each of the panelists.
(2) Any specific audio-visual requirements for your panel.
How do I prepare for a panel once it's accepted?
The better organized a panel, the more likely it will be successful. Each panelist should be very clear on the position or perspective they are expected to represent, and they should know the roles of the other panelists. You should make sure that each panelist knows the issues to be discussed and has thought about their positions and their responses to other panelists' likely positions. Many panel participants meet before the panel, perhaps at a dinner at the conference, to go over the format and to become comfortable with each other. This is a nice way to help make the panel run more smoothly. Finally, if you are the moderator, you should be prepared to keep the discussion focused and progressing, to make sure the panelists keep to their time limits, and to involve the audience as appropriate.
What if I have additional questions?
Please send email to the panel chairs at the contact addresses provided at the conference web site and given below.
Panels Co-Chairs:
Dr. Byrav Ramamurthy
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, byrav@cse.unl.edu
Dr. Loukas Paraschis
Cisco Systems, loukas@cisco.com
Dr. Mohammed Atiquzzaman (Atiq)
University of Oklahoma, atiq@ou.edu
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