what is this meeting for ? vs why is this meeting for ?

Both phrases are not correct in English. The correct way to ask the purpose of a meeting is 'What is this meeting for?' without using 'why' in this context.

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what is this meeting for ?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the purpose or reason for a meeting.

This phrase is used to ask about the objective or intention behind a meeting.

Examples:

What is this meeting for? I didn't receive an agenda.
Can you clarify what this meeting is for?
I'm not sure what this meeting is for.
Could you explain what this meeting is for?
What is the purpose of this meeting?

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Just one thing, what is this meeting about again?
What is this meeting - some kind of checkup?
All right, what the hell is this meeting about?
What exactly happened in this meeting?
What miracle led to this meeting?
So someone killed Seth to try to stop this meeting?
And what happens at this meeting?
Why does the EP participate in this meeting?
Do you mind if I start this meeting?
Is it possible to reschedule this meeting?
Can your father confirm this meeting?
Do you knowhow long I've worked to organize this meeting?
Is there any way we can postpone this meeting?
Who represented the Commission at this meeting?
Boss Fay, did you arrange this meeting?
Didn't you call this meeting?
Why isn't my campaign manager leading this meeting?
Then why did you even call this meeting?
Who the hell called this meeting?
Is the Council aware of this meeting?

why is this meeting for ?

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Why' is not used in this context to ask about the purpose of a meeting.

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All right, what the hell is this meeting about?
What exactly happened in this meeting?
What miracle led to this meeting?
Just one thing, what is this meeting about again?
So someone killed Seth to try to stop this meeting?
And what happens at this meeting?
Why does the EP participate in this meeting?
Do you mind if I start this meeting?
Is it possible to reschedule this meeting?
Can your father confirm this meeting?
Do you knowhow long I've worked to organize this meeting?
Is there any way we can postpone this meeting?
Who represented the Commission at this meeting?
Boss Fay, did you arrange this meeting?
Didn't you call this meeting?
Why isn't my campaign manager leading this meeting?
Then why did you even call this meeting?
Who the hell called this meeting?
Is the Council aware of this meeting?
Do you understand that the economic fate of nations may hinge on this meeting?

Alternatives:

What is this meeting for?

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