The topics for symposia are fixed one year in advance. Any member can propose the topic and name the convener but this should reach the secretary well in advance. There are no strict guidelines for the selection of topic, but generally one oncology and one non-oncology topics is selected. Preferably these topics should not have been discussed at least 5 years before the conference. The Executive Committee after going through all the proposals selects 2 topics and the conveners. The same will be presented to general body for approval.

Each symposia lasts for 90 minutes. It is advisable to restrict the number of participants to not more than 6 (including the convener). This will give ample time for discussion. The convener should select the team early and discuss the presentation. These should not be any repetition or overlap. It is the responsibility of the convener to collect the material from all the participants and go through the same. The list of participants and their bio-data should be sent to the State Secretary at least 3 months in advance. The topics discussed in the symposium can be brought in a separate book or in the form of CD. The convener must ensure that the participants strict to the time. The Chairman of the Scientific Committee or the State Secretary can intervene in case there is undue delay. It is preferable to have all the presentations made in power points and stored in the CD as was done recently at Davangere. While the convener has the freedom of selection of speakers, the executive committee particularly the Chairman and Secretary can suggest names whom they think are the right persons. All the participants are referably a member of ASI and must register for the conference.

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