BusinessAugust 19, 2026

plenary

PLEE-nuh-ree

Definition

A session of a conference or meeting that is attended by all participants, rather than being broken into smaller sub-groups.

Etymology

Originating from the Latin word 'plenarius', meaning 'full' or 'complete', the term refers to a meeting where the full body of members is present.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the main sessions of the SSM National Conference, where all attendees gather to hear from prominent speakers. This indicates that these 16 sessions are the central, must-attend portions of the event.

SSMNC2026 Calls On Business Community To Embrace Digital Transformation, Strengthen Governance

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