学会 (gakkai) Japanese meaning: academic society | KotomoraHe is a member of the Physical Society of Japan.
I plan to present at an international academic conference next month.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が学会で発表するfor someone to give a presentation at an academic conference
Next month, she will present her research findings at an international academic conference.
学会に参加するto attend an academic conference or join an academic society
Many researchers attend this academic conference every year.
学会を開催するto hold an academic conference
There are plans to hold an international academic conference in Tokyo next year.
〈場所〉で学会が開かれるfor an academic conference to be held in a place
That academic conference is held in a different city each year.