A large collaborative meeting for international scientists or any professional organization. Used to specify a project dumped on some poor administrator to pull off without a hitch within a timeframe of one month with limited staff and resources.
I can't believe they expect something better than chicken wire and tissuepaper for this symposibetch that we're having in 3 weeks!
A meeting or conference for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations.
A collection of writings on a particular topic, as in a magazine.
A convivial meeting for drinking, music, and intellectual discussion among the ancient Greeks.
"The Symposium" is a title given to underground venues that spring up mainly in college towns that have a strong hippie vibe but are setup similar to a fraternity house.
"Did you make it to that party at The Symposium last night?"
"Poetry Slam at The Symposium next Wednesday night!"