5 items tagged “panels”
2018
How I moderated the State of Django panel at DjangoCon US.
On Wednesday last week I moderated the State of Django panel as the closing session for DjangoCon US 2018.
[... 1,210 words]2013
What are good topics for panel discussions?
Anything that’s controversial in your industry, especially if it’s a recent debate. Just make sure that your panelists disagree—there’s nothing more boring than a panel where everyone has exactly the same opinion.
[... 99 words]2012
Who is the best conference panel moderator?
Two of the best moderators I’ve seen are Jeffrey Veen and Jeremy Keith, both of whom are regular contributors at SXSW.
[... 103 words]2011
What are some of the wackiest panel discussion formats?
There’s a format called a fish bowl which is pretty fascinating:
[... 120 words]2010
How To Be A Good Participant On A Panel: Disagree. When I’m on a panel, I always try to have lunch or dinner with the other panelists beforehand to figure out in advance what points we disagree on.