Session Type

Definition

PL

Plenary Lecture

A Plenary Lecture is a 1-hour special lecture on inspiring topics in Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences with no parallel sessions.

A chairperson will introduce the speaker.

FT

Featured Talk

A Featured Talk is given at the start of a Symposium and/or Roundtable session. The 25-minute lead-off lecture will address leading subjects in

relation to the Symposium or Roundtable session following. A chairperson will introduce the speaker.

KL

Keynote Lecture

A Keynote Lecture is a 25-minute presentation on leading topics in the field of Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences. A chairperson will introduce the speaker.

IC

Instructional Course

An Instructional Course runs for 25 minutes and provides the audience with highly educational contents. A chairperson will chair over two

Instructional Courses of relevant subjects.

SP

Symposium-type Session

A Symposium-type session presents a holistic approach and discussion on a particular topic. The 80 to 105-minute session consists of 15-minute

presentations by 5-7 speakers. Two chairpersons will lead the session.

RT

Roundtable-type Session

A Roundtable is a 80 to 105-minute discussion between experts on a specific issue. A chairperson will introduce a moderator who will then lead the session. The moderator will first give a brief introduction on the topic, presents his own Featured Talk or first talk of the roundtable, invites experts for a 10-munite presentation each and lead a discussion with all speakers to share different opinions and insights on issues brought on

the table.

AP

APSCI Prize Session

Papers of groundbreaking researches on cochlear implant compete for six APSCI Prizes during two APSCI Prize Sessions. Ten abstracts are

presented in a session for 10 minutes each and evaluated by a group of judges.

OP

Oral Presentation

Through a 7-minute Oral Presentation, the presenter shares with the audience interesting researches and issues of this field. Two chairpersons

will introduce the presenters.

PD

Poster Display

A Poster Display allows the presenter to deliver a comprehensive study on cochlear implant under diverse topics.

PS

Pre-congress Symposium

Leading companies of the industry present their latest research and technologies through these sessions.

SS

Sponsored Symposium

MS

Morning Session