What is a conference as opposed to a meeting ?
This is an ambiguous point, ie the Collins English Dictionary definition of a meeting is:
A meeting is an event in which a group of people come together to discuss things or make decisions.
‘we held an urgent meeting to discuss the response to the epidemic’
or
While the definition of a conference is:
A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.
| Meeting | Conference |
| Average of 14 delegates | Average of 75 delegates |
| Booked about 19 days in advance | Booked about 75 days in advance |
| Standard boardrooms, classrooms, quirky hotels and converted venues | University lecture theatres, contemporary hotel suites and industrial-type versatile venues |
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