Panel discussions should be held in medium to large venues with a main area for the participants to speak in front of the audience. Auditoriums,
theaters, and stages are good choices since you have a clear viewing area for the audience and good acoustics for the discussion. Audio-visual equipment often comes with these rentals as well, including speakers, microphones, smart boards, and projector screens for graphics or presentations.
Consider the WiFi speed of the venue as well if you expect audience members to look up new information during the panel discussion. Coworking spaces, library conference rooms, office buildings, and auditoriums within universities and other modern educational institutions will be the best equipped when it comes to technology.