Tips on how to run a poster discussion
| Aim | Method |
| Discussion of interest to everyone | Do not talk about a single result but rather about a larger topic that is of interest to the whole audience. |
| Start a discussion | Prepare a list of discussion items and take a stand (which might be controversial) to allow the audience to take another position. |
| Discussion between the audience | Do not kill discussions between the audience because you want to use your prepared questions. The prepared questions are a backup. |
| Elevate the room, not the chair | Keep “smart” remarks to yourself and try to give space for the audience to come to these conclusions. |
| Increase the quality of the discussion | Invite experts in the field who are present in the room to contribute. |
| Involve the introverts | Reach out to specific people and ask them a direct question while handing the microphone over. |
| Break the tension | Introduce yourself before the session starts to the people who are present. If you can, make some jokes in between presentations. |
| Stay on time and focus the discussion | Interrupt anyone who is monopolising the discussion or who is taking too much time. |