| A | B |
|---|
| publicaly traded companies hold this stockholders meeting | Annual General Meeting |
| gathering of an organization's board of directors to make decisions | Board Meeting |
| Small group workshops that take place at a conference | Breakout Sessions |
| A company's formal celebration with a meal | Business Dinner or Banquet |
| large gathering of people with a shared interest (usually professional) | Convention |
| academic networking event | Colloquium |
| secret closed door meeting of small group of people with power | Conclave |
| large group of people who meet regularly to debate and make decisions | Congress |
| a trade show on latest and greatest (allows public entrance with a fee) | Consumer Show |
| a large dinner gathering or party with entertainment and awards | Gala |
| an informal social meeting with light refreshments | Reception |
| a business meeting to inform people about a certain topic | Seminar |
| a meeting of experts in a field to share information | Symposium |
| companies exhibit their latest products at this event | Trade Show |
