"conference" in the noun sense
1. conference
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
2. league, conference
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
3. conference, group discussion
a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
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