• Presentation
Exposition of a topic by a single speaker, followed or not by a question and answer session.

• Brainstorming
Dynamic free flow of ideas between a group covering a specific issue seeking a commonly agreed-to solution. It requires an identified leader as a gatekeeper.

• Seminar
Sequence of activities for the training of the attendees in a particular subject matter by a single or team of experts. It does not require a final conclusion or agreement from the attendees. It can vary in length, from 1 to several days.

• Conference
Form of presentation characterized by an exposition by an authority in the particular subject for a large audience. There is a moderator to coordinate the flow and order of the presentations. Due to its more formal nature, questions from the audience are submitted only in writing duly identified at the end of the session.

• Convention
Consists of a gathering of professionals from the same company or industry. It can serve different purposes such as: sales reviews, product/service launches, exchanges of information, corporate or industry celebrations or special occasions.

• Symposium
Meeting of a group of highly specialized scientific professionals under the coordination of a moderator to a selected audience. The speakers present different parts of the same subject matter leading into a debate stage.

• Panel
Question and answer session from a group of speakers to an audience. It involves an exchange of ideas and opinions between the panelists as well as open discussion from the audience.

• Round Table Discussion
An interaction of a group of speakers prior to the opening to audience participation The discussion involves a time constraint.

• Forum
A large meeting that involves intense participation and interaction by the audience. The idea is to incite public opinion about social issues. A moderator brings the issue to the floor and seeks the involvement and opinions of the participants. Free debate will continue until conclusions are drawn.

• Debate
Discussion between two or more speakers dedicated to a single topic. There is no participation from the audience.

• Meetings
Applies to industry associations, trade groups, clubs or boards. The objective is to discuss specific issues related to the group involved.