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Organising or hosting a conference, seminar or event can have far reaching implications. 
When expertly managed and delivered, your organisation’s image will be enhanced, and you can be sure that your message has been received.  Listed below are some useful definitions for Event Terminology
            
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Definitions of Event Terminology

BREAKOUT ROOM

Delegates separate from the main plenary session to attend workshops and discussions on particular areas of interest.  A number of these rooms may be utilised to delineate between sectors of your organisational structure so as to focus on individual needs
CHAIRPERSON
A person who presides over an assembly, meeting, committee, or board - Literally "the holder of the chair", specifically "the chair of authority"
CONFERENCE
A formal meeting of consultation or discussion, especially one held annually, at which delegates representing different sectors or roles within your organisation come together to discuss and debate matters of common interest and corporate goals
CONVENOR
The person who convenes or is the chairperson of the a meeting, seminar  or the like; The person or persons designated to cause to come together or assemble a group or groups of persons, usually for some corporate purpose.  In consultation with your organisation Events Extraordinaire Australia would assume this role to ensure the successful outcome of the occasion
CONVENTION
A formal assembly or meeting of members, representatives, or delegates of a group or organisation who confer and consult on important matters of common concern.  This may take place over several days at a number of venues and requires a high degree of specialised organisational skill to effectively coordinate a successful outcome
MEETING
A coming together of people for a common purpose; an assembly
PLENARY
A plenary session or meeting of an organisation that is fully attended by all qualified members
ROUND TABLE
A conference or discussion with several participants all on an equal footing and able to speak freely
SEMINAR
A meeting for an exchange of ideas on a particular topic to address current developments
SPEAKER
One with a high profile who delivers a pre-planned speech to enhance and define your corporate message
SUMMIT
A conference involving heads of department and key decision makers within your organisation
SYMPOSIUM
A meeting or conference for the purpose of brainstorming a topic
USHER
A person who escorts people to seats in areas put aside for official meeting and functions where formal seating arrangements are desired.  May also be utilised to provide discreet information to security providers who are in attendance
            
 
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