industrygathering
nounUK /ˈɪndəstriˌɡæðərɪŋ/
US /ˈɪndəstriˌɡæðərɪŋ/
A big meeting where people from the same kind of work come together to talk and share ideas.
My aunt went to an industrygathering in Chicago to meet other people who build robots.
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2. A social event where workers in one field relax and chat together.
The industrygathering ended with dinner and music.
3. A yearly meeting where companies show off new products to each other.
At the industrygathering, the company revealed its new electric car.
4. A chance for people in the same job to learn about new rules and tools.
The industrygathering included a talk about safety rules.
5. A large group of businesses that come together to plan for the future.
Leaders at the industrygathering agreed to share their research.