Format Descriptions

Plenary Lectures
Plenary lecturers present 45 minute talks at the end of the morning meetings, each day of the Congress. These speakers are chosen in recognition of their exceptional achievements in either basic or clinical research and the talks will include material of interest to both basic science and clinical audiences.

Meet-the-Expert-Sessions
An internationally known expert discusses specific topics with the audience during these interactive daily 45 minutes sessions. This format provides substantial audience participation and should be highly interactive.

Pro-Con-Debates
During the daily 90 minutes debates current controversial issues will be introduced and discussed. One moderator and two discussants (pro and con) will raise interactive and lively debates.

Scientific Symposia
Symposia of two-hours duration cover latest advances in basic and clinical neuropsychopharmacology, biological psychiatry, drug development, public policy issues relevant to the field, mental health, mental illness and treatment
outcome.
 
Educational Symposia
Educational Symposia of 120 minutes will provide state-of-the-art summaries with emphasis on new information relevant for clinical practice. The best instructors on specific topics are brought together to teach highly important topics.
 
Interactive Scientific Symposia
Interactive scientific symposia are sessions which typically involve presentations from individual panel members, followed by the opportunity for lively and informative discussion. This format provides substantial audience participation and should be highly interactive.