panel discussions

noun

plural of panel discussion
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion a panel discussion on capital punishment

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Recent Examples of panel discussions In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Alongside the citywide gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, a gathering place for live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and editorial programming featuring many of the leading voices shaping today’s art world. — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Aug. 2026 In this year’s Locarno Pro panel discussions and keynotes, what are some of the key overarching themes? — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 There’s a full lineup of events in August, from panel discussions to parade weekend. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 Where to Follow Our Black Hat 2026 Coverage Black Hat’s briefing schedule is, as always, jam-packed with interesting demonstrations and titillating panel discussions. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026 The second edition of the biennial event will bring together museum specialists, historians, gemologists and other experts for presentations and panel discussions exploring the history, artistry and preservation of royal regalia. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The event features more than 60 chefs and personalities, plus more than 80 wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, and spirits tastings. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Alongside buyer meetings, knowledge sessions on sustainability and circularity and panel discussions, exhibitors announced a series of new collaborations reflecting the industry’s increasingly global outlook. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussions
  1. seminars
  2. panels
  3. conferences
  4. forums
Noun
  • The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • Crafted from European flax linen with a cotton lining, the light-filtering panels lend windows the same relaxed elegance without leaving a room feeling exposed.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over in Anaheim, Disney, the king of this sort of thing, will again be throwing its huge D23 fan event all weekend with an endless list of panels and marketing opportunities that is always mind-boggling to experience.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of panels
Noun
  • The cap on conference realignment means the Power 4 conferences (the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and SEC) would be limited to 19 total members.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The top-to-bottom strength of the nation's two preeminent conferences, particularly the SEC, means most programs in those leagues have a reasonably demanding slate.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • Russia has defended Min Aung Hliang's military government in international forums while Myanmar's ruling generals have generally supported Moscow’s foreign policy agenda.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There was a no-phones policy, but there were also no NDAs, so fans freely shared their experiences on Reddit and other forums after the event… including their impressions about Phoebe Bridgers being as good at skating as at music.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of forums

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“Panel discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel%20discussions. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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