as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a panel discussion on capital punishment
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Recent Examples of panel discussions
The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
From June 22-24, LA Times Studios executives will take the stage for a series of expert panel discussions, while an onsite studio will serve as the hub for interviews with the festival’s most influential leaders.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
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William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Many of the voices were recorded by Dave Smith, the founder of the Walt Disney Archives, with additional commentary stemming from panel discussions and other documentaries.
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Matthew Jacobs,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
The Atlanta Cultural Exchange (previously named the ATL Culture House) starts Sunday, kicking off eight days of activations that will include panel discussions, musical performances and visual arts.
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Deasia Paige,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Also Friday at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, there are several panel discussions, including one with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Along with parades, other activities take place throughout Pride Month, both online and in-person, such as drag shows, panel discussions, and more.
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Allison Hope,
Parents,
3 June 2026
The German Football Association will open the German House of Soccer for the first time during the World Cup, from June 11 through July 11, bringing German football culture to NYC, welcoming fans for select match screenings, panel discussions, events, and more.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
From June 22-24, LA Times Studios executives will take the stage for a series of expert panel discussions, while an onsite studio will serve as the hub for interviews with the festival’s most influential leaders.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
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William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Many of the voices were recorded by Dave Smith, the founder of the Walt Disney Archives, with additional commentary stemming from panel discussions and other documentaries.
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Matthew Jacobs,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
The Atlanta Cultural Exchange (previously named the ATL Culture House) starts Sunday, kicking off eight days of activations that will include panel discussions, musical performances and visual arts.
—
Deasia Paige,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Also Friday at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, there are several panel discussions, including one with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Along with parades, other activities take place throughout Pride Month, both online and in-person, such as drag shows, panel discussions, and more.
—
Allison Hope,
Parents,
3 June 2026
The German Football Association will open the German House of Soccer for the first time during the World Cup, from June 11 through July 11, bringing German football culture to NYC, welcoming fans for select match screenings, panel discussions, events, and more.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussions
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Fellows convened in Los Angeles for several days of meetings, seminars, and networking events in the fall, followed by weekly virtual workshops featuring industry leaders, including Lilly Wachowski and Mark Duplass.
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Instead of focusing only on game drives and Big Five sightings, the experience can also include tracking wildlife, reading animal behavior, understanding subtle signs in the landscape, sleeping out under the stars, astronomy lessons and wildlife seminars.
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About half the large panels at the outdoor exhibit had been restored before a February pause in the work.
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This was a theme on multiple panels at SuperReturn.
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There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
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The Big 12 owned the 2026 NBA draft like few conferences in recent years.
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The clinic carries a strong technical reputation, particularly within hair restoration forums where patients exchange case documentation.
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On Reddit forums and social media, parents share their worries over the products’ safety and compare notes.
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“Panel discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel%20discussions. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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