Conference
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A '''conference''' is a [[meeting]] of people that "confer" about a topic.
*[[Academic conference]], in science and academia, a formalized event where researchers present their results in speeches, workshops or by other means
*[[Business conference]], an event organized to discuss business-related issues
*[[News conference]], a media event in which newsmakers invite multiple journalists to hear them speak and, most often, ask questions
*[[Settlement conference]], a meeting between opposing sides of a lawsuit at which the parties attempt to reach a resolution of their dispute without having to proceed to a trial
*[[Conference (sports)]], a grouping of teams, typically based on geography
*[[Conference call]], in telecommunications, is referred to as a "multi-party call"
*[[Conference hall]], room where conferences are held
*[[Football Conference]], an English football league
*In the Netherlands, a solo cabaret act, a type of [[stand-up comedy#The Netherlands|stand-up comedy]] lasting one to two hours
*[[Parent-teacher interview|Parent-teacher conference]], a meeting with a child's teacher to discuss grades and school performance.
*[[Unconference]]
== See also ==
* [[American Conference]]
* [[National Conference]]
* [[Symposium]], [[General Assembly]]
* [http://ec.europa.eu/scic/ Conference Service at European Commission]
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