noun
1.
an interchanging of views
took several hours of conference to find a solution to the problem
Synonyms: confabulation, deliberation, discussion, rap, ventilation
2.
a meeting for the purpose of serious discussion and interchange of views
the association held a conference on the problems of aging
Synonyms: colloquium, colloquy, palaver, rap session, seminar
Related Word: round robin, round table
3.
Synonyms: talk 4, meeting, parley, powwow
4.
Synonyms: league 4, association, circuit, loop, wheel