attend the conference

Meaning

This phrase refers to being present at a large, formal meeting where people with shared interests or professions gather to discuss specific topics. It implies active presence, whether as an observer, speaker, or networking participant.

Examples

• Are you planning to attend the conference in San Francisco this year?

  Are you planning to attend the conference in San Francisco this year?

• We sent three representatives to attend the conference and network with clients.

  We sent three representatives to attend the conference and network with clients.

• She was invited to attend the conference as a guest speaker.

  She was invited to attend the conference as a guest speaker.

• It is highly beneficial for our team to attend the conference and learn about new trends.

  It is highly beneficial for our team to attend the conference and learn about new trends.

• Due to travel budget cuts, we won't be able to attend the conference in person.

  Due to travel budget cuts, we won't be able to attend the conference in person.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I'm going to participate the conference.

  ✓ I'm going to attend the conference.

  The verb 'participate' requires the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'participate in the conference'). 'Attend' is used directly with the noun.

• ✗ She didn't assist the conference last Tuesday.

  ✓ She didn't attend the conference last Tuesday.

  'Assist' means to help someone. To mean being present at a large event, the correct verb is 'attend'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• We need to book our flights soon if we want to ___ in New York.

  💡 Go to the large industry event.

  Show answer

  attend the conference

• It's a great networking opportunity, so you should definitely ___.

  💡 Be present at the large professional gathering.

  Show answer

  attend the conference