conference
/ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/noun
A large organized meeting where researchers or professionals share their work through talks, workshops, or posters.
Example sentences
- “She is presenting her study at a medical conference in June.”
- “Hundreds of teachers attended the annual education conference in Chicago.”
Extended senses are everywhere: a conference call, a press conference, and in American sports a grouping of teams.