A plenary speaker is a person chosen to give a keynote or main address at a conference or event. They usually have expertise in a specific field and are asked to share their knowledge and insights with the audience. Full definition
Invited plenary speaker at the AFCC California Chapter Annual Conference, February 21, 2016. (danielpickarphd.com)
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is pleased to announce that Alison Gammie, Ph.D., and Rafael Luna, Ph.D., have been confirmed as plenary speakers for the 16th NPA Annual Conference. (nationalpostdoc.org)
Youth related issues were mainstreamed throughout the Forum and young participants will be fully involved as plenary speakers, concurrent session organizers and speakers. (globaleducationmagazine.com)