What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
conference
Example
The annual conference on climate change will be held next month. [conference: noun]
Example
She attended a conference on artificial intelligence last week. [conference: noun]
convention
Example
The Democratic National Convention will be held next year. [convention: noun]
Example
The comic book convention was a huge success this year. [convention: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Conference is more commonly used than convention in professional and academic contexts. Convention is more commonly used in social and hobby-related contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between conference and convention?
Conference is generally more formal than convention, which can be more casual and relaxed in tone.
