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conference
An organized event or meeting, usually lasting several days, where experts, members of an organization, or scientists discuss specific topics and exchange ideas.
Die Ergebnisse der Studie werden auf einer internationalen Tagung in Genf vorgestellt.
The results of the study will be presented at an international conference in Geneva.
The noun 'die Tagung' (conference) is derived from the verb 'tagen'. 'Tagen' means to hold a formal meeting or conference.
Der Vorstand tagt jeden Monat, um die Finanzen zu besprechen.
The board meets every month to discuss the finances.
Certain verbs are very common in connection with 'Tagung' (conference): you can 'an einer Tagung teilnehmen' (take part in a conference), 'eine Tagung veranstalten' (organize a conference), or 'auf einer Tagung einen Vortrag halten' (give a talk at a conference).
Nächstes Jahr nehme ich an einer Tagung in Berlin teil.
Next year I will take part in a conference in Berlin.
'Tagung' (conference) is mainly used in formal, professional, and academic contexts. It describes a planned, structured meeting of experts.
Auf der medizinischen Tagung wurden neue Behandlungsmethoden diskutiert.
New treatment methods were discussed at the medical conference.
session / meeting
A Sitzung and a Tagung are formal meetings for discussion and exchange. Sitzung usually refers to a single, time-limited working session of a committee, while Tagung generally refers to the larger event, often lasting several days. Use „Sitzung“ for the individual meeting and „Tagung“ for the larger event.
Der Vorstand veranstaltet im Juni eine zweitägige Tagung, um den neuen Plan ausführlich zu beraten.
The board is hosting a two-day conference in June to discuss the new plan in detail.
Der Vorstand hält am Montag eine Sitzung ab und entscheidet über den neuen Plan.
The board is holding a meeting on Monday and will decide on the new plan.
