Academic Conference Terms

verb to come together for a meeting or assembly

• The board of directors will convene next Monday to discuss the quarterly financial report.
• Let's convene at the coffee shop tomorrow to catch up.
• Hey, let's convene at the park for a chill hangout session.
• The stars seem to convene in the night sky, creating a mesmerizing sight.

verb to act as a chairman or moderator in a formal event or meeting

• The judge will preside over the court hearing tomorrow.
• I heard that Sarah will preside over the meeting next week.
• I can't believe they chose him to preside over the event.
• The queen's presence seemed to preside over the entire ceremony.

verb to continue or move forward, especially after a pause or interruption

• The committee will now proceed with the voting process.
• Let's proceed to the next item on the agenda.
• Hey, let's just proceed with the plan and see what happens.
• Despite facing challenges, she decided to proceed with her ambitious project.