conference

noun

1. a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

Synonym: group discussion

2. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

Synonym: league

3. a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

1. (常持续数天的)专题讨论会，研讨会
A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.

e.g. The President summoned all the state governors to a conference on education.
总统召集各州州长召开了一次教育研讨会。
e.g. ...the Conservative Party conference...
保守党大会

2. 会议;正式商谈
A conference is a meeting at which formal discussions take place.

e.g. They sat down at the dinner table, as they always did, before the meal, for a conference...
他们在餐桌旁坐下，和平常一样，吃饭之前要开个会。
e.g. Her employer was in conference with two lawyers and did not want to be interrupted.
她的老板在和两位律师谈事情，不想有人打扰。

3. see also: press conference

1. 研讨会：会展旅游(MICE)包括会议(meeting)、奖励旅游(incentive)、研讨会(conference)和展览(exhibition). 针对这几类产品的不同特点,旅行社在组团服务中应推出不同的项目(考虑到会议和研讨会的组团服务上的相似性,将这两类产品归在一起).