Synonyms of symposium

symposium

noun

sim-ˈpō-zē-əm 

as in seminar

a meeting featuring a group discussion

recently attended a daylong symposium on new methods of chromatography

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seminar
• conference
• panel
• forum
• panel discussion
• roundtable
• convention
• debate
• council
• colloquium
• colloquy
• conclave
• caucus
• parley
• round-robin
• synod
• town meeting
• congress
• convocation
• assembly
• congregation
• deliberation
• consistory
• brainstorming
• chat room
• newsgroup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of symposium

Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films. — City News Service, Daily News, 2 July 2026

The Redken Symposium format has evolved over the years—some symposiums have offered more a la carte classes, while this year the focus has been on mainstage sessions. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Likewise, Nicholas Galanin and Margarita Cabrera withdrew from a symposium at the Smithsonian American Art Museum over the institution’s decision to keep the event private and record it—a move the artists characterized as government censorship, an accusation the museum denied. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 June 2026

Some research suggests other benefits, too, according to a recent symposium from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026

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