The Debate Forum will cover controversial topics where opinions/philosophies in the professional world may differ. A moderator will lead the debate between two invited speakers.
A short introduction to the topic will be followed by a presentation on each of the diverging positions and a statement why the speaker thinks that the opponent’s opinion is wrong. This format will polarize and encourage a lively discussion. A strong take-home message is generated.
Duration: 60 minutes
Faculty structure: One moderator and two speakers.
Session structure:
- 5-minute topic introduction and general comments by the moderator
- 10-minute presentation by each of the two speakers, favouring their treatment / philosophy with support from the literature
- 5-10 minute presentation by the two speakers on why they think the opponent’s philosophy / treatment is wrong
- Discussion
EFORT Prague 2015 Debate Forum
Preliminary Programme (PDF document – 1 page – 55 kb)
The Programmes available for download are a preliminary
version of the sessions, subject to minor changes.
EFORT Prague 2015 Debate Forum Preliminary Programme
(PDF document – 1 page – 55 kb)