conventioneer
Delegate at gatherings
A conventioneer is someone attending a convention, particularly a large professional or political gathering.
The word often carries a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting tourists in matching lanyards flooding hotel bars: The conventioneers packed the downtown restaurants.
A group of conventioneers stumbled back to the Marriott.
Formal recording of participation
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- lanyardWearable cord for items
- attendeePerson present at event
- delegateEntrust authority to another
itinerary · banquet · mixer · complimentary · reimbursement · credential · check-in
Organized meeting for discussion
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- expoLarge public display event
- forumGathering place for discourse
seminar · workshop · plenary · colloquium · roundtable · panel · session · breakout
Casual strategic socializing
- minglingCasual social interaction
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
- meet-and-greetScheduled public introduction
contacts · socializing · rapport · collaboration · partnerships · acquaintances · after-party
registration
Formal recording of participation
delegate · itinerary · banquet · mixer · complimentary · reimbursement · credential · check-in
conference
Organized meeting for discussion
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- expoLarge public display event
forum · seminar · workshop · plenary · colloquium · roundtable · panel · session · breakout · keynote
schmoozing
Casual strategic socializing
- minglingCasual social interaction
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
meet-and-greet · contacts · socializing · rapport · collaboration · partnerships · acquaintances · after-party
hotel
Commercial lodging establishment
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
lectern · signage · corridor · escalator · shuttle · downtown · casino · resort · atrium · concourse
flight
Aerial journey by aircraft
- airportAviation passenger facility
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- luggageTraveler's packed containers
itinerary · booking · reservation · reimbursement · check-in · check-out · layover
conventioneerevent planner
Organizes gatherings professionally
organizer · conference chair · program director · keynote speaker · exhibitor