Midterm Flashcards
The word “Conference” comes from the verb “Confer” which means “to have discussions” or “to exchange opinions”.
TRUE
The word “Conference” comes from the verb “Confer” which means “to have debates” or “to exchange objections”.
FALSE
Market Business News (2023): “It is a
gathering of many people who talk about a specific subject or topic.”
TRUE
UTR (Under The Radar) Conf (2022): “This term can be used for any type of meeting, but it often used in relation to BUSINESS MEETINGS and ANNUAL MEETINGS of organizations.”
TRUE
Conference is a gathering of people who come together to share information about a chosen topic
TRUE
Conferences are usually made up of a series of talks and discussions which are organized in advance. They may also feature breakout sessions, Q&A sessions, guest speakers, team building sessions, training, and workshops.
TRUE
Conferences are not held in large venues as it tends to have bigger guest lists, well- planned and usually informal.
FALSE
Conferences are more commonly held in large venues as it tends to have bigger guest lists, well-planned and usually formal.
TRUE
People in a conference are not allowed to meet and share information.
FALSE
Conference is a congregation of people who are called together to discuss a subject or topic.
FALSE
Conferences are commonly used to deliver key organizational updates, open discussion between colleagues, share ideas and give progress updates on a project.
FALSE
Conferences are taken place in staff rooms, offices, function rooms, restaurants, and cafes.
FALSE
Smaller conferences may only have a few dozen attendees.
TRUE
larger conferences can have thousands of attendees.
TRUE
Conferences are more commonly held in large venues as it tends to have bigger guest lists, well-planned and usually formal.
TRUE
Meetings can vary in size, can be called at any time especially in emergency and urgent times, usually informal.
TRUE
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS typically work to create an agenda that will be of interest to the attendees and also ensure that there is enough time for everyone to network.
TRUE
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS don’t typically work to create an agenda that will be of interest to the attendees and also ensure that there is enough time for everyone to network.
FALSE
Conferences serve as a way for professionals to stay up-to-date on new developments in their field. They can also be a good opportunity to network with other professsionals and build relationships.
TRUE
Conferences don’t serve as a way for professionals to stay up-to-date on new developments in their field. They can also be a good opportunity to network with other professionals and build relationships.
FALSE
A type of conference where scholars and researchers meet to present and discuss their work – focusing on a specific discipline or field of study, or they can be interdisciplinary in nature.
- ACADEMIC CONFERENCES
A type of conference where business professionals meet to discuss various aspects of running a business covering a wide range of topics, from marketing and sales strategies to financial planning and management.
– BUSINESS CONFERENCE
A type of conference where educators meet to discuss pedagogical issues and share best
practices - focusing on a specific subject area or grade level, or they can be interdisciplinary in nature.
– EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
a type of conference where a representative of a company, organization, or government
speaks to reporters and answers their questions – often held to announce new products or initiatives or to provide information about recent events
– PRESS/NEWS CONFERENCE