annual conventions
Once-yearly big meetings
Annual conventions are gatherings held once a year, typically by professional organizations, hobbyist communities, or political parties.
Members convene to network, attend presentations, elect leadership, or celebrate shared interests: The annual convention draws thousands of fans from across the country.
The phrase emphasizes the recurring, scheduled nature of such events.
- exhibitorsThose who display publicly
- attendeesPeople at an event
- name tagsLabels showing who's who
- breakout sessionsSmaller concurrent meeting groups
- breakout roomsSmaller virtual meeting spaces
networking · happy hour · meet and greet · agenda · registration · workshops · venue · keynote · education · delegates · professional development · speakers · panel discussions · volunteers · plenaries · sponsorship · logistics · partnerships
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