Round table (discussion)

Round table is a form of academic discussion. Participants agree on a specific topic to discuss and debate. Each person is given equal right to participate, as illustrated by the idea of a circular layout referred to in the term round table. The concept of round table discussions is inspired by the legendary Round Table of King Arthur, symbolizing equality among participants.

Round table with Barack Obama in Minneapolis

Round-table discussions, together with houses of hospitality and agronomic universities, is one of the key elements of the Catholic Worker Movement, as formulated by Peter Maurin, one of the co-founders of the movement.

Round table discussions are also a common feature of political talk shows. Talk shows such as Washington Week and Meet the Press have roundtables of reporters or pundits. Most of these are done around a table in a studio, but occasionally they report in split-screen from remote locations. Some sports shows, such as ESPN's Around the Horn, employ a virtual augmented reality round table format. The round table method is still highly used to this day. Today, round table discussions are utilized across various fields, from academic conferences to business meetings, promoting creative solutions through equal participation.

See also

• Academic conference