conventiongoer

Delegate at gatherings

A conventiongoer is someone who attends a convention—a large gathering organized around a shared interest, profession, or fandom.

The term appears most often in contexts of fan conventions, trade shows, and political party conventions: Conventiongoers lined up for autographs, The hotel was packed with conventiongoers.

attendee

badge

Worn symbol of membership

lanyardWearable cord for items
registrantOne who signs up
delegateEntrust authority to another

participant · wristband · check-in · name tag · swag bag · program · schedule · lineup · admission · pass

fandom

cosplay

Dressing as media characters

costumeClothing for portrayal
fanartUnofficial creative homages
merchandiseCommercial products offered

collectibles · autograph · photo-op · meetup · panel · screening · premiere · reveal · exclusive · signing

networking

business card

Printed contact information slip

minglingCasual social interaction
schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture

icebreaker · elevator pitch · meet-and-greet · contacts · socializing · rapport · collaboration · partnership · referrals · acquaintances

conference

symposium

Formal expert discussion meeting

seminarGroup discussion for learning
keynoteCentral theme or speech
plenaryAbsolute and entire

session · panel · workshop · presentation · proceedings · agenda · speaker · moderator · Q&A · abstract

Opposites

social participation and event attendance

conventiongoerhomebody

One preferring domestic life

recluse · hermit · shut-in · loner · stay-at-home

role at conventions

conventiongoerexhibitor

One who displays publicly

presenter · speaker · vendor · host

event role

conventiongoerevent planner

Organizes gatherings professionally

no-show · absentee

Family

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Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G