Interactive professional gatherings designed for focused skill development, strategic planning, or in-depth exploration of specific topics. Workshops feature hands-on learning experiences led by facilitators, while retreats provide immersive environments away from daily routines for reflection and team building. Summits convene high-level stakeholders for strategic discussions on industry challenges or opportunities. These formats typically accommodate smaller groups than conferences, emphasize participant engagement, and produce specific outcomes or action plans. Duration ranges from half-day workshops to week-long retreats.
Further reading
Global Challenges Project (2022) Guide to running a retreat/summit, Global Challenges Project.
McCurdy, Jessica (2019) Yale retreat handover doc, Effective Altruism Forum, November 7.
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