Question

Difference between symposium and panel discussion

Answer 1

A Symposium is a kind of a formal meeting, usually in an academic organization. The participants of a symposium are usually a panel of experts who are specialists in their fields. It involves having presentations, and the experts share knowledge and information. It is more like a series of presentations and speeches.

A Panel discussion is a meeting where a group of audience listens to the discussion by a panel of experts on a certain topic. A moderator is present who regulates the proceedings. When a topic is too difficult to be handled by a single speaker, the panel of speakers and specialists participate in the discussion. It is more like a questions and answers discussion.