• All the IDAA conferences first start with an introductory presentation with the purpose of introducing the conference theme. 

• The introductory presentation provides brief glimpses into topics surrounding this theme from various guest speakers from different academic and career fields. 

• These "brief glimpses" also aim to inform and provide a rough contextual background to student attendees about the subjects discussed in the Interactive Seminars.

NOTE: 

• The IDAA Introductory Presentation is open to everyone. 

• Registration is compulsory for admittance into this event.

• Following the introductory presentation, student participants partake in interactive seminar discussions with speakers in smaller groups to dive deeper into the subjects introduced in the presentation. 

• Towards this end, each interactive seminar enables students to: 

  • Further enhance their communication skills

  • Develop their ability to perform higher-order analytical thinking about various complex issues

  • Provide a platform to voice their thoughts in a scholarly manner outside of the classroom.  

NOTE: 

• The IDAA Interactive Seminars are only open to faculty and students attending an accredited academic institution at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or medical school levels. 

• Registration for these seminars is compulsory for admittance and participation in these seminars.