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 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 Perri Nemiroff from Collider is set to moderate the panel discussions. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 July 2026 The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 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. — 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. — 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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussions
  1. seminars
  2. panels
  3. conferences
  4. forums
Noun
  • Corporations hired kaizen consultants and ran Deming seminars.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • However, the process is still far from over, as candidates are closely monitored for the next few years and must attend a variety of seminars, per The Athletic.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • Comic-Con kicked off in San Diego on Thursday, and in a sign Hollywood may be moving beyond Peak IP, some of this year’s buzziest panels aren’t for superheroes or cute droids, but for visionary creators.
    — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 24 July 2026
  • The initiative also features intimate panels and fireside chats centered on ownership, authorship and navigating the evolving entertainment landscape.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of panels
Noun
  • The Lacobs are just guys who like hearing themselves speak at conferences.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • These residences also appeal to digital nomads, travelers attending global events and conferences, those who prefer to live like locals, and anyone considering future relocation.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • But here at Vibecamp, the avatars become real people — people who know the same memes and get the same jokes and chat on the same forums as you, and who may even have some acid or shrooms to deal out.
    — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
  • That focus later shifted to target johns as well as internet sites that serve as prostitution forums.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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