Day 106: What is the difference between a conference and symposium?

• Conference and symposium are similar events where speakers come together and give their opinions on a chosen subject.

• Symposium can be described as a smaller conference that gets over in a single day with a lesser number of delegates.

• Symposium is a bit casual in nature with breaks for snacks and lunch.

In a symposium, experts give lectures on a single topic whereas in a conference, there is a discussion on several topics.

Reference

http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-symposium-and-vs-conference/