. Convention Categorization
Conventions, conferences and congresses can be organized in a number of patterns
By purpose
Conventions can be held for many different reasons,
to inform, debate, organize, motivate, educate, communicate, or to reach
2. By participant numbers
Word “Conferences” are usually smaller in nature when compared to
Conventions and Congresses
3. By frequency
Conventions are usually held annually, whereas
Congresses can be held annually, semi-annually or even on an ad-hoc basis.
Conferences have established and fixed schedules with a frequency that
varies depending on each association.