kick-off meeting

Alternative forms

 * kickoff meeting
 * kick off meeting

Etymology
Derived by analogy with the that begins each playing period in soccer, American football, and rugby.

Noun

 * 1) The first official meeting of a group of people who will be working together on a project. The agenda will usually include introductions, statement(s) of mission, and organization of teams or working-groups. The implication is that there will be more meetings to follow.