Conferences

A conference is a formal meeting for discussion, usually within a professional or academic context. Conferences are designed to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas through presentations, workshops, and discussions. They often focus on a specific theme or topic and are intended to provide attendees with new insights, research findings, and professional development opportunities.

Key Features:

• Size and Scale: Can vary from small to large, typically ranging from a few dozen to a few hundred attendees.
• Frequency: Can be annual, biennial, or occasional.
• Activities: Keynote speeches, paper presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions.
• Purpose: Sharing research, discussing advancements, professional development, and networking.
• Audience: Academics, professionals, researchers, and industry experts within a specific field.

Examples:

• TED Conference (technology, entertainment, and design)
• Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR)