also: こんふぁれんす
noun
A formal meeting or convention, often used in business or academic contexts.
来月、東京で国際カンファレンスが開かれる。
An international conference will be held in Tokyo next month.
会議 is a general term for a meeting or conference, while カンファレンス often implies a larger, more formal, or international event.
Common katakana spelling for 'conference'.
Alternate katakana spelling, closer to the English pronunciation.
Borrowed from English 'conference'.