National and regional conventions are punctuated by people frequently embracing each other.

While 1,600 rooms are adequate for regional conventions, they aren't enough to get large national shows.

"Manhattan needs more big hotels in which to hold national and regional conventions," he said.

Many social opportunities are also offered at regional and national conventions.

The Oratory is divided into regional conventions, which meet twice a year.

Several regional conventions took place in 1875, merging the activities of local political parties towards a single end.

Further, the board represents the interests of the region in regional, national and European conventions.

The church holds annual regional conventions and public Gospel meetings.

The convention has since been amended and brought more into line with other regional conventions.

Small, regional conventions that can actually last up to two or three days.