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
Phaedra HiseExamples of breakout session in a Sentence
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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
The third and final day included breakout sessions with Victoria Dubin and Amanda Dubin of Victoria Dubin Events, Harmony Walton, founder of The Bridal Bar, and Joe Mineo of Joe Mineo Creative among others.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
Speaking at the Fortune Future of Finance conference, Brown was joined by Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, and Tom Davidson, founder and CEO of EVERFI from Blackbaud, which hosted the breakout session.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 May 2024
The event features keynote speakers Dr. Marisa Franco and Dr. Nora McInerny, along with 24 breakout sessions on various health and lifestyle topics.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
New changes to the conference include adding more breakout sessions for people to drill down into specific interest areas such as venue operation and booking talent.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2024
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
The third and final day included breakout sessions with Victoria Dubin and Amanda Dubin of Victoria Dubin Events, Harmony Walton, founder of The Bridal Bar, and Joe Mineo of Joe Mineo Creative among others.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
Speaking at the Fortune Future of Finance conference, Brown was joined by Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, and Tom Davidson, founder and CEO of EVERFI from Blackbaud, which hosted the breakout session.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 May 2024
The event features keynote speakers Dr. Marisa Franco and Dr. Nora McInerny, along with 24 breakout sessions on various health and lifestyle topics.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
New changes to the conference include adding more breakout sessions for people to drill down into specific interest areas such as venue operation and booking talent.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Breakout session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakout%20session. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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