1. a formal meeting of people to discuss a particular topic or conduct business
2. a group of sports teams that compete together in a league or association
Usage: sports
3. a private conversation or discussion between two or more people

Examples

• The company held a conference to announce its new product line.
• She attended an international medical conference in Boston last month.
• The basketball team joined a new conference this season.
• The teacher had a conference with the student's parents about his progress.
• The two executives held a brief conference before the presentation.
• Many universities belong to the same athletic conference.