round-table conference
A group of professionals holds a round-table conference to discuss a new project.
Noun: A meeting, typically involving peers or experts, held for discussion and the exchange of views on a particular subject. The term implies an informal, collaborative setting where participants are considered equals.
The term "round-table conference" is used to describe a formal or semi-formal discussion forum. It emphasizes equality among participants, as the name derives from the idea of a round table where no one sits at the head, symbolizing a lack of hierarchy. - It is commonly used in academic, diplomatic, and business contexts. - It often precedes the topic of discussion (e.g., "a round-table conference on climate policy").
- The university hosted a round-table conference on artificial intelligence ethics.
- A round-table conference was convened to resolve the trade dispute.
- She was invited to speak at an international round-table conference about public health.
- "to hold/convene a round-table conference": To organize or call such a meeting.
- The committee decided to convene a round-table conference to address the issue.
- "round-table conference format/discussion": Describing the style or structure of the meeting.
- The debate took the form of a round-table conference discussion.
- Roundtable (noun/adjective): A common alternative spelling and a shorter form of "round-table conference." It can also be used adjectivally (e.g., a roundtable discussion).
- Forum (noun): A meeting or medium for open discussion.
- Symposium (noun): A conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.
- Panel discussion (noun): A format where a group of experts discusses a topic in front of an audience.
- Discussion forum
- Colloquium
- Consultative meeting
- Summit (though a summit often implies higher-level leadership)
- Lecture (a one-sided presentation)
- Monologue
- Dictation
A group of professionals holds a round-table conference to discuss a new project.
- a meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views
- a roundtable on the future of computing