1. plural of conference; formal meetings or discussions where people gather to exchange ideas or make decisions
Usage: countable noun; most common sense
2. plural of conference; associations or leagues of sports teams that compete together
Usage: countable noun; sports context

Examples

• The company holds annual conferences to discuss new strategies.
• Several international conferences on climate change are scheduled for next year.
• She attended three professional conferences last month to network with colleagues.
• The university's business school hosts conferences for industry leaders.
• Many sports conferences have expanded to include more teams.
• These conferences bring together experts from around the world.