active language

Pertaining to a circuit or device that requires a power supply for its operation. This differs from a passive circuit or device, which operates with no external source of power.

active

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A state in which a metal tends to corrode; referring to the negative direction of electrode potential (opposite of passive or noble).

parallel session

Convention; Conferences

Session which has some correspondence, similarity, or analogy of subject and aim is simultaneous with another session.

panel discussion

Convention; Conferences

Instructional technique using a group of people chosen to discuss a topic in the presence of an audience.

participatory learning

Convention; Conferences

Occurs when the participants share knowledge, experience and work together to learn.

package plan

Convention; Conferences

A preassembled assortment of services offered to the exhibitor at a fixed price. In catering, refers to purchasing liquor and/or food at a set price per person. For event ...

speaker questionnaire

Convention; Conferences

A series of questions initiated by a speaker or bureau to better understand the organization, their needs, and the audience in order to prepare for a presentation.

sponsorship

Convention; Conferences

Donated financial or material support, usually in exchange for recognition; Paid opportunity for entity or an exhibitor to increase its visibility at the event.