DebateXChange
A lively exchange between panelists that includes and engages the audience. Panelists will debate on a topic that lends itself to divergent viewpoints. The debate is facilitated by a moderator, who calls on the audience throughout the debate to provide questions for the panelists.

Pecha Kucha*
A rapid fire presentation format that allows big ideas to be shared easily, concisely and efficiently.  In this format, five discussion leaders shape a compelling dialogue by each presenting 20 slides – no text, only pictures – for 20 seconds apiece. When the leaders have concluded their presentations, participants move into smaller groups with the discussion leaders for an in-depth exchange. The small group discussions are followed by a large group discussion to identify common threads and key take-aways for participants. Limited to 75 participants on a first-come basis.

* Pecha Kucha is Japanese for the sound of conversation or chit-chat. It was conceived in 2003 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham as a space for designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. There are many examples of Pecha Kucha in action available on the internet.

Café
These sessions focus on having conference participants take actionable steps in the session and beyond on a critical issue facing the nonprofit community. These sessions will be highly interactive and action-oriented. Limited to 56 participants on a first-come basis.

CEO Track
These sessions provide chief executives of IS members in-depth, peer-to-peer exchanges on issues relevant to running an organization. Its sessions, spread throughout the conference, include discussions with plenary speakers and experts in our field.