educational conference

[/ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃənəl ˈkɑːnfərəns/]
nounpl: educational conferences
conferência educacional
1. A formal meeting or gathering of educators, students, and professionals to discuss educational topics, share research, exchange ideas, and promote learning and development
The annual educational conference brought together teachers from across the country to discuss innovative teaching methods.
A conferência educacional anual reuniu professores de todo o país para discutir métodos inovadores de ensino.
2. An organized event featuring presentations, workshops, seminars, and discussions focused on improving educational practices and policies
She presented her research on digital literacy at the international educational conference.
Ela apresentou sua pesquisa sobre letramento digital na conferência educacional internacional.
Educational conferences are highly valued in both Brazilian and American academic cultures as spaces for professional development, networking, and dissemination of research. In Brazil, these events often serve as important forums for discussing educational reforms and challenges in the public school system. In the USA, they are essential for K-12 teachers and university faculty to stay current with pedagogical innovations and curricular updates.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
educational seminaracademic conferenceteaching conferenceeducators' meeting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conferência educacional
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
São Paulo
congresso educacional
Larger-scale events often referred to as congresso
Rio de Janeiro
encontro educacional
Informal meetings or smaller gatherings may use encontro
Portugal
conferência educacional
Same formal usage as Brazil, may also use colóquio or seminário

Related Words

pedagogycurriculumacademic symposiumprofessional developmentworkshopseminarkeynote speaker

Related Idioms & Phrases

to break new ground at an educational conference
to network at an educational conference
to share best practices at an educational conference
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