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Duties of a debate moderator

Duties of a Moderator:

Please get acquainted with our debate speakers in advance by reviewing their BIOs which are available online: CONy 2026 faculty

As a moderator, you are responsible for the time management of the debates within your session.

Introduction by Moderator:

Moderator will ask the audience to scan the QR code for CME accreditation. Will introduce the debate topic and its capsule and the speakers (6 minutes)

  • Pre debate Voting (2 min) encourage the audience to vote prior to the start of the debate. Please advise participants to:
  • Scan the QR code displayed on the screen
  • Choose Yes or No to cast their vote
  • Results (1 min)
  • Debate: Yes / No (30 min)
  • Rebuttals (2 minutes )
  • Discussion (5 min)
  • Post debate voting (2 min)
  • Final Results (1 min)

Total debate time: 50 minutes

The results of both pre – debate and post-debate voting will be projected on the screen by technician

Moderators are not required to prepare any slides

In the even you have a speaker role in the session in addition to your moderator role:

  • For Speakers Technical requirements and instructions for presentation – click here
  • Please keep your presentation within the time allotted.

For further information about CONy 2026 Congress: http://cony.comtecmed.com/

We are certain that your active participation in the CONy 2026 Congress will contribute to an exciting and successful academic event.

Kind regards

CONy 2026 secretariat

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