Programpunkt

Programmpunkt is the term used to denote a single item within a larger program or schedule. It describes a discrete activity that is part of an event, such as a conference, festival, meeting, or broadcast, and specifies what happens, when it occurs, and where it takes place. The standard German spelling is Programmpunkt; the form Programpunkt is comparatively rare and generally regarded as a misspelling.

In practice, program points appear in program guides, agendas, or itineraries and serve to organize timing and logistics. Each program point typically includes a title, start time and duration, a brief description, the location or room, and often the participants or presenters. Depending on the context, it may also indicate prerequisites, links to other points, or notes about parallel sessions.

Functions: For attendees, program points enable planning and participation; for organizers, they help allocate rooms, staff, and timing, maintain sequence, and coordinate breaks. Updates to program points may be communicated during the event to reflect delays or changes.

Contexts: In conferences and festivals, program points can denote talks, performances, workshops, screenings, or panel discussions. In broadcasting, they correspond to segments such as news, interviews, or features within a program block.

Variants and usage notes: The term is most common in German-speaking contexts; English equivalents include agenda item, programme item, or segment. The concept is universal in event management and scheduling, and the precise fields or metadata used for a program point can vary by organization or software.