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learned society; scientific society; academy; academic meeting; academic conference
国際学会で研究成果を発表することになった。
I presented my research results at an international conference.
学会に参加するために海外へ行く。
I'm going abroad to attend an academic conference.
医学学会の会員になることができた。
I was able to become a member of a medical society.