Program

Satellite Event Guidance

Submission Guidance

Please be prepared to provide the following information during the submission process:

• Main point of contact: name, title, organizational affiliation, email address and WhatsApp number
• Secondary point of contact: name, title, organizational affiliation, email address and WhatsApp number
• Title:
• Session objectives: Please list 3-4 objectives, keeping a focus on what participants will take away from the session for action
• Description of the session: Briefly describe the content and format of the satellite session you are proposing, as well as any background to give context to the main purpose of the session
• Rationale: Briefly describe the reasons your session should be included in the conference programming, including how it will support the overall vision and goals of the IMNHC
• Draft agenda: Include a draft agenda of how time will be structured (including any planned interactive elements, which are highly encouraged)
• Speakers: Please list proposed speaker names, organizational affiliation, and country
• Moderators: Please list proposed moderators, organizational affiliation, and country
• Facilitators: Please list proposed facilitators, organizational affiliation, and country
• Key technical resources: Please list any key resources the session will reference
• Time needed: 2.5 hours, 4 hours, or 6.5 hours
  Note: The session does not need to run for the entire length of time, but this is how long the room will be available to hosting organization(s).
• Projected number of attendees (optional): Note the ideal number of participants based on your format and session objectives
• Desired meeting space: Please describe any special requirements for the space and space set-up, including audiovisual needs, tables, etc.

Selection Criteria

A scoring system will be used to select the satellite sessions for the IMNHC, using the following criteria:

• Do the objectives of the proposed session resonate with the goals of the conference?
• Does the rationale present a compelling argument for satellite format at the IMNHC, e.g., facilitates discussion or capacity-building unlikely to be encountered in other components of the IMNHC?
• Does the satellite session plan include diverse representation? (e.g., LMIC, age, gender, etc.)
• Does the satellite session plan include varying perspectives and implementation experiences, preferably including multiple geographic locations and front-line voices?
• Is there a plan to make the session interactive to include audience members as a part of the conversation?
• Is the session open to all attendees?
• Is the topic of widespread interest and value?