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 performances by Tripping Daisy, Low Cut Connie, Catie Turner and a host of other acts, Jambaloo will offer panel discussions, late-night programming focused on DJ and vinyl culture, and more.
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Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The following day will features panel discussions, keynotes and poetry readings, including a performance by artist and activist Samia Halaby and discussions with Clinton, DuVernay and Foster.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Exhibit launches are free and available to hotel guests and the public, offering engaging panel discussions and live music.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Industry Focus brings together film and TV film professionals across the UK, Europe and beyond for a program of panel discussions, networking sessions and screening covering topics critical to the screen sector.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
There will also be short film programs, experimental and episodic works, and conversations and panel discussions with filmmakers and Sundance alumni.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Attendees were able to check out a whopping 105 artist showcases, as well as panel discussions from veteran journalists, public relations experts and musicians themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
There will also be panel discussions, networking events, a gala and an awards ceremony.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The Climate Solutions Series includes panel discussions, workshops, and film screenings focused on building a sustainable future in the Midwest.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The following day will features panel discussions, keynotes and poetry readings, including a performance by artist and activist Samia Halaby and discussions with Clinton, DuVernay and Foster.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Exhibit launches are free and available to hotel guests and the public, offering engaging panel discussions and live music.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Industry Focus brings together film and TV film professionals across the UK, Europe and beyond for a program of panel discussions, networking sessions and screening covering topics critical to the screen sector.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
There will also be short film programs, experimental and episodic works, and conversations and panel discussions with filmmakers and Sundance alumni.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Attendees were able to check out a whopping 105 artist showcases, as well as panel discussions from veteran journalists, public relations experts and musicians themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
There will also be panel discussions, networking events, a gala and an awards ceremony.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The Climate Solutions Series includes panel discussions, workshops, and film screenings focused on building a sustainable future in the Midwest.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussions
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The Progressive Boat Show Experience features experiential boating lifestyle activations, entertainment, cuisine and educational seminars.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the spring, the Sonnenalp also makes an ideal basecamp for attending the seminars, grand tastings, and indulgent winemaker dinners of Vail’s beloved food and wine festival, the Taste of Vail.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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At Function, in addition to preventative, full-body MRI screening to detect early stage cancers, aneurysms and abnormalities, patients can also seek out extensive panels of blood tests to interpret all their results with proper perspective.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The creators note that titanium panels will change color slightly after each use, which is a natural process and completely safe.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2026
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The VdR–Industry program, which runs from April 19 to 22, includes project presentations, conferences and networking opportunities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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The hotel and water park regularly serve as a venue for meetings, conferences and events, including the 2017 Wisconsin Republican Party convention and last year's state Democratic Party convention.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Critics often dismiss forums like Davos as talk shops and view Munich as a grim exercise in security realism.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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There was chatter on film forums in the wake of the lineup announcement in January that some of the more high-profile Golden Bear contenders had been turned down by Cannes and Venice.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Panel discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel%20discussions. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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