what is a summit event

A summit is an event that gathers experts and leaders in a specific industry or field to share ideas and have a conversation on a very specific topic or issue. Summits are usually a one-off, standalone event with a relatively narrow focus, and attendance and the opportunity to present at the event may be by invitation only. The goal of a summit is for attendees to discuss the issues of a chosen topic and to walk out of the event with actionable solutions for it. Summits tend to be targeted to people of high-importance that are influential in their industry, for example, surgeons, government representatives, and company executives. Participants are expected to gain as much information as possible, and it is often expected that they take part in all of the sessions. Summits are all about discussion and idea-sharing, and attendees can expect to participate in high-level conversations and hear from thought leaders in the topic area. Summits typically focus on a specific problem, and the attendees come together to tackle the problem and hopefully walk away with a solution or an idea of how to move forward.