The Different Types of Conferences As a business owner, you will be invited to a wide range of business conferences over the years. National based business initiatives are introduced on an almost daily basis. Some are focused on particular industries, some on communities and others on small business owners that want to grow their brands and achieve success. We have listed the major types of conferences, enabling you to identify which ones is the right choice for you and your business to attend in the future. The first type of conference worth mentioning and one you are probably very familiar with if you have ever worked in the corporate world is an AGM (Annual General Meeting). This is a meeting in which the shareholders of the corporation are able to discuss the business’s annual progress with the board of directors. The AGM is also where a new board is elected to carry on with the business for the next financial year.
Now you may or may not have heard of a conclave. A conclave is a conference between major influencers and those in positions of governmental power. This is probably not a conference you will ever come into contact with unless you work for the president or someone of importance in your home country. Board meetings are very common in the business environment. These meetings are held a few times each year and involve a company's board of directors and decision makers. They discuss progress and upcoming plans for the business. Any issues are discussed and ironed out to improve processes, marketing and boost the company brand.