The Sections group panels by thematic affinity. Each section is organized by two coordinators who receive proposals for panels and papers. The list of sections is identified by the SISP Steering Committee.

In each section, there can be only one round table. This format includes a chair and 3 or 4 attendees. It is the chairman’s obligation to agree on the topic of the speech with each participant and distribute the time by reserving 30 minutes for discussion open to the audience.It is also noted that for the organization of any round table, it will be necessary to ensure equal gender representation.

a) Panel composition: Each panel must include a minimum of 3 to 4 papers. Panels with fewer than 3 papers will be cancelled. Papers from cancelled panels may be reallocated to other panels (see point d).

b) Tabled papers: You may accept 1 or 2 additional papers as tabled papers, meaning papers that will not be orally presented due to time constraints but will be shared with attendees and discussed during the panel’s final session. Tabled papers may be promoted to oral presentations if one or more accepted papers are withdrawn before the conference. In this case, please inform the authors promptly about the status of their paper.

c) Panels across two sessions: Only panels that have received more than 6 submissions may be split across two sessions. Specifically, panels with 12 or more submissions may accept up to 12 proposals, divided into 2 sessions with 4 papers + 2 tabled papers each.

d) Reallocation of papers: If you believe a paper deserves to be presented but your panel is full, you may contact the session chairs to propose reallocating it to another panel. The request will be assessed in coordination with the conference organizers. In reallocating papers, please respect the maximum number allowed (see above): 12 papers for split panels and 6 papers for single-session panels.

A speaker can present a maximum of 2 papers, but not in the same panel;

A conference participant can at most be:

• the chair or the discussant in 3 panels
• the chair or the discussant in a panel and present 2 papers
• the chair or the discussant in two panels and present 1 paper

Each panel can have only one discussant;

Papers must “exist” and be available in written and / or electronic form at least 10 days before the Conference;

Each presentation must last no more than 15 minutes;

Each discussant should be allowed 20 minutes and the replies of the speakers should be contained in 5 minutes;

All panels must start on time;

The coordinator concludes the panel’s work and closes the panel 5 minutes before the start of the next session;

Panel Chairs must ensure that all participants receive the papers at least ten days before the meeting. Furthermore, they must immediately inform the Section Coordinator and the SISP Secretariat of any changes that occur in the structure of the panel or round table.