breakout session
noun
plural breakout sessions
: a presentation, discussion, or activity that takes place as part of a larger event (such as a conference, convention, or seminar) and for which some of the event's participants temporarily separate themselves from the others
Wednesday's workshop will include two panel discussions … followed by a breakout session with audience input.—
Robert Miller
Robert MillerWith so many attendees, breakout sessions are essential for one-on-one contact.—Phaedra Hise
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Many software companies will showcase new product releases, teach breakout sessions and give you a heads up on what is coming next.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The day included a breakfast, luncheon, breakout sessions and moderated panels.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Nov. 2024
Per organizers, the camp schedule features interactive workshops, panels, breakout sessions, and more.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
The Secret Service is expected to send agents to Disney World on Oct. 7-10 as part of the Out and Equal Workplace Summit that includes breakout sessions, a gala and various events aimed at promoting LGBTQ diversity in the workplace.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
Interestingly, at the breakout session, folks on the government side and those on the industry side were in the same room, but government officials couldn't talk about the pending exemption request.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
During a July 31 breakout session at Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore, sponsored by Accenture, speakers shared some examples of how new AI programs could revitalize customer service.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 9 Aug. 2024
Goldfarb sees the new convention space as ideal for weddings, bar mitzvahs, charity galas, or smaller corporate parties or events such as business breakout sessions.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024
The students designed the flyers for the Peace Summit, some of the summit’s swag and even choose the topics of the breakout sessions.
—Alecia Taylor, Miami Herald, 22 June 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The day included a breakfast, luncheon, breakout sessions and moderated panels.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Nov. 2024
Per organizers, the camp schedule features interactive workshops, panels, breakout sessions, and more.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
The Secret Service is expected to send agents to Disney World on Oct. 7-10 as part of the Out and Equal Workplace Summit that includes breakout sessions, a gala and various events aimed at promoting LGBTQ diversity in the workplace.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
Interestingly, at the breakout session, folks on the government side and those on the industry side were in the same room, but government officials couldn't talk about the pending exemption request.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
During a July 31 breakout session at Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore, sponsored by Accenture, speakers shared some examples of how new AI programs could revitalize customer service.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 9 Aug. 2024
Goldfarb sees the new convention space as ideal for weddings, bar mitzvahs, charity galas, or smaller corporate parties or events such as business breakout sessions.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024
The students designed the flyers for the Peace Summit, some of the summit’s swag and even choose the topics of the breakout sessions.
—Alecia Taylor, Miami Herald, 22 June 2024
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“Breakout session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakout%20session. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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