gatherings, meetings, congregations, conventions, conferences, sessions, councils, convocations, forums, symposiums, summits, rallies, get-togethers, huddles, conclaves, meetups, powwows, colloquiums,... [more]
assemble - gather - summon - meet - congregate - call together - muster - rally - collect - bring together - convene
To convene means to bring together a group of people for a meeting or gathering. Typically, it involves coordinating schedules, notifying attendees, and organizing the logistics necessary for a successful assembly. This term is commonly used in professional, academic, and governmental contexts. Convening a meeting often requires an agenda, a set time and place, and sometimes, preparatory materials or documentation. The goal is to discuss specific topics, make decisions, or exchange information.