- Conferences are organized by professional institutions and organizations to present academic papers and research. Anyone can submit long or short papers to be reviewed by a program committee. - A typical conference structure includes paper sessions, poster sessions, demo sessions, panels, workshops, and networking events. Presenting research, discussing ideas with others, and learning from keynotes and other presentations are important parts of conferences. - Student conferences follow a similar format to real academic conferences, with submitted papers and presentations, prizes for best papers, and participation certificates. Students learn by preparing their own research as well as attending and discussing other students' work.