A symposium is a public meeting in which speakers give presentations about a particular topic. These are usually academic. Many people who attend symposiums will be both atendees and presenters at different points in time. Some symposiums also include panel discussions. Symposiums can be one-time conferences, as well as regular meetings.
C. Representatives aren't experienced enough. You hear about it all the time, politicians getting in trouble with their city or state by not knowing what's going on.
