A chance to think
Asynchronous discussions that let you ponder before you reply
Are you a reflective person, who do you need time to think about that?
Live discussion is great for many people, but there are others especially with complex topics and arguments for whom having time to reflect is important. In a face to face conference this reflection means that important questions often don’t get asked. The asynchronous discussions allow delegates time to reflect and think, time to find that relevant article or link.
Live debates and immediate questions are useful, however the format of the online conference ensures that spontaneity and reflection can exist side by side