CONFIDENCE IN CONFERENCES

摘要

Parallel technical sessions seem to irritate conference goers, with particularly awkward setups being remembered and discussed for years after the event. The cynical interpretation is that parallel sessions seem to be an attempt to pack the event with as many delegates as possible to fulfil a commercial objective. Thinking generously, it could be seen an attempt to cover as much ground as possible at a large event. Albeit in an overloaded conference calendar.