A conference is a formal meeting where people gather to discuss specific topics, share information, or make decisions. It can be a large event with many sessions or a smaller meeting between a few people.
From Latin 'conferre' ('to bring together, compare') via Old French 'conférence' meaning 'discussion, meeting'. The idea is people bringing their ideas together for comparison and discussion.
At its root, a conference is about 'bringing together' not just people, but their knowledge and questions. Modern conferences can feel like temporary mini-cities of ideas, where chance hallway conversations sometimes matter more than the official talks.
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