Konferensen

Konferensen is the definite form of the Swedish noun konferens, meaning a formal meeting or gathering for discussion, information exchange, or decision-making. In practice, konferensen denotes events where participants come together to present, hear, and debate on a defined topic, often extending over one or several days. The term covers academic, professional, corporate, and political contexts, as well as international forums.

Common formats include keynote addresses, concurrent sessions, panels, workshops, poster or paper presentations, and networking events. The content is typically organized around a program that outlines the sequence of sessions, times, and venues. Attendees may range from researchers and practitioners to policymakers, sponsors, and media, depending on the conference’s focus.

Organization usually involves a host organization, a program committee, and often a secretariat responsible for logistics, registration, and communication. A call for papers or proposals may precede the event, followed by peer review and selection. Outcomes often include published proceedings, recommendations, professional contacts, and enhanced collaboration.

Etymology: konferens comes from Latin conferre via French conferénce, with the definite form konferensen used in Swedish. The term is closely related to conferences in other European languages, though usage and scale can vary by field and country.