die Fachtagung
Translation
conference, symposium, convention
Examples
Ich nehme an einer Fachtagung in Berlin teil.
I am participating in a conference in Berlin.
Die Fachtagung dauert drei Tage.
The conference lasts for three days.
Grammar Patterns
to participate in+3 to participate in (a conference) I am participating in the conference.
Similar Words
Conference, Symposium, Congress
Etymology
From 'Fach' (specialty) and 'Tagung' (meeting, conference).
Memory Tips
A 'Fachtag' is a single day, but a 'Fachtagung' is a full-blown conference, often lasting several days.