conference

• Eine offizielle Zusammenkunft oder Versammlung von Personen mit gemeinsamen Interessen, meist zum Zweck der Diskussion, Beratung oder des Informationsaustauschs. Auch eine größere, oft mehrtägige Veranstaltung mit Vorträgen und Diskussionen zu einem bestimmten Thema.

A formal meeting or gathering of people with a shared interest, typically for discussion, consultation, or the exchange of information.

1. B1formal

   A formal meeting for discussion, typically lasting several days, where people with shared interests participate.

   Konferenz

   • The international conference on climate change attracted thousands of scientists.
   • She presented her research at the annual medical conference.
   • The conference will be held in the main auditorium.

   Synonymeassemblycolloquiumcongressconventionconvocationforumgatheringmeetingsummitsymposium

2. Sports leagueB2formalamerican

   An association of sports teams that compete against each other.

   Sportliga

   • The team won the conference championship for the third time.
   • Several universities belong to the same athletic conference.
   • The conference finals will be broadcast live on television.

   Synonymeassociationcircuitleague

3. Discussion or consultationB2formal

   A formal discussion between people with a shared purpose.

   Besprechung

   • The manager had a conference with her team about the new project.
   • The lawyers held a conference to discuss the case.
   • A conference between the two leaders resulted in a peace agreement.

   Synonymecolloquyconsultationcouncildebatedeliberationdiscussionparley