GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF SESSION CHAIRS

1. General Eligibility
  • The Session Chair should be a recognized expert in the relevant domain from either academia or industry.
  • Must have significant experience in research, innovation, or industry applications within the session's topic.
2. Academic Experts
  • Should hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
  • Must have published research articles in reputed journals or conferences.
  • Preferably hold a faculty position (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor) at a recognized university or research institution.
3. Industry Experts
  • Should have substantial experience (minimum 5–10 years) in the relevant domain.
  • Must have held leadership or senior technical roles in the industry (e.g., R&D Head, Senior Engineer, CTO, or Project Manager).
  • Experience in implementing cutting-edge technologies, patents, or industry collaborations is desirable, along with published research papers.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
  • Ensure the smooth conduct of the session while maintaining time limits and order.
  • Evaluate and facilitate discussions on research presentations.
  • Provide constructive feedback and encourage active participation from attendees.
  • Evaluate the papers presented during the session and assign scores to each paper.
  • Select or recommend the best paper from the session, if required.