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in a conference vs at a conference

'In a conference' and 'at a conference' are both common English phrases. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'at a conference' is slightly more common and idiomatic when referring to physically being present at a conference venue.
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in a conference

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate participation or involvement in the activities of a conference.

Examples:

  • I will be presenting my research in a conference next week.
  • She is a keynote speaker in a conference on climate change.
  • The company's CEO will be participating in a conference on innovation.
  • Jun 20, 2022 ... If I am attending a conference as a listener, I should use "at" or "in" in the following sentence? I am <at / in> a conference.
  • Nov 27, 2021 ... My DID is logged and they robo-dial me back. The call-back puts them in a conference (inbound route sends to the conference) which other friends ...
  • Jun 12, 2006 ... If I say, "my boss is in a conference" I mean that she is, at that moment, in a meeting. JD. L · Laurahds. Member. Argentina. Spanish - ...
  • Jun 12, 2024 ... Design question - TVs on Opposing Walls in a Conference Room -- Good idea, downsides? design request. Curious to get the group's opinions on ...
  • Mar 28, 2023 ... I'm going to apply for participation in a conference that happens in July. In the application they ask for my position and affiliation.
  • Feb 17, 2021 ... If I'm in a conference call and someone calls me and I take the new call, is everyone on the original call notified? If so, how? · Comments ...
  • Feb 6, 2023 ... Report from FOSDEM23: beautiful chaos in a conference#. I recently attended FOSDEM 2023, my first FOSDEM! I had heard of the conference ...
  • Jul 23, 2019 ... Making custom conferences and wondering how many schools at most can be in a conference. Is it 14?
  • Aug 12, 2019 ... Going Native. In a conference room.
  • Jul 12, 2024 ... How many teams are needed in a conference to get a conference championship game? ... I have had dynasty's get ruined when army is in a conference.

Alternatives:

  • at a conference
  • during a conference
  • for a conference
  • with a conference
  • as part of a conference

at a conference

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially when referring to physically being present at a conference venue.

This phrase is used to indicate physical presence or attendance at a conference.

Examples:

  • He met many industry experts at a conference in New York.
  • Are you speaking at a conference this year?
  • The team will be exhibiting at a conference in Las Vegas.
  • Jun 12, 2006 ... If I say, "my boss is at a conference" I mean that my boss has gone to some place in order to attend the various meetings and other functions related to a ...
  • Dec 5, 2019 ... If you're at a conference, you could simply be an observer of an event; but if you're in conference, you're an actual participant in a ...
  • Mar 8, 2023 ... 64 votes, 111 comments. Helping plan for a booth at a conference, and we are trying to come up with swag people will actually like/keep.
  • Collecting feedback at a conference. 22 days ago. 11 October 2024. 2 replies; 18 views ...
  • Oct 16, 2024 ... I'm talking at a conference next month (on UX+AI). Yesterday, I saw an ad for it with my photo and something didn't look right.
  • May 29, 2015 ... And pitching a book at a conference is an awkward and uncertain process indeed. The fact is, unless you're Professor Famous-Pants on your third ...
  • Apr 1, 2018 ... We've all been there: at a conference or event full of people, but feeling alone (and sometimes awkward). Check out these tried-and-true ...
  • Optimal Use of PipeDrive at a Conference. sderouard Member Posts: 2 VERIFIED MEMBER. First Comment. November 2022 in Business Talk #1.
  • Mar 15, 2024 ... I Presented at a Conference! On Fridays, you can normally find me in the admissions office until noon at least. But not February 23.
  • Oct 9, 2022 ... "I'd love to do some public speaking someday... how do I get started?" "I've made a goal to speak at a conference this year. How do I do that?".

Alternatives:

  • in a conference
  • during a conference
  • for a conference
  • with a conference
  • as part of a conference

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