Long gone, too, is the "Lady Hilton" program, in which wives of conventioneers were distracted with what promotional literature described as "fashion shows, cosmetic demonstrations, gourmet cooking presentations, guest lectures, etc".
At Dries van Noten's presentation last week, guests were invited to drive to a location outside the city, where they entered a transformed industrial space, took their places at a single long table set with fine china and crystal and were served an elaborate dinner.
Many science fiction conventions have a dedicated science track, with panel presentations by guests who've been associated with astronomy and space exploration in some fashion, such as current or former NASA or Jet Propulsion Laboratory employees.
The arched basement, fitted out for catering, will be used for classes on food and wine and presentations by guest chefs.
A few times a year the club offers presentations from guest speakers.
Delivery strategies include pre-class, in-class and post-class teaching and learning activities that could include group project work, class presentations, excursions, guest speakers, and so on.
Decide whether you will do a presentation for the guests or just let them browse.
Video "The unwelcome guest": presentation of the video, which addresses perception and behavior in the face of unpleasant situations, moments of anger.
Most nights also include a presentation by a guest speaker on topics ranging from aphrodisiacs to bondage.
