The conference went somewhat slowly.
It was decided on at the meeting.
The conference passed off well [smoothly].
That conference was very long.
He attended the meeting in spite of [despite] his illness.
He was participating in this meeting.
Many people attended that conference.
Many people attended that meeting.
the conference was short and sweet
The directors congregated in the conference room.
She attended the meeting.
I should have attended that conference.
The conference passed off well.
That was a constructive meeting.
Few people attended the meeting.
That meeting was beneficial.
The conference went off according to the plan.
The conference went on according to plan.
The conference went according to plan.