noun
formal meeting; session
Refers to the main, official meeting of a committee, society, or organization, as opposed to informal gatherings or subcommittee meetings.
本会は午後2時から始まります。
The formal meeting will start at 2 p.m.
本会の議題は来年度の予算案です。
The agenda for the session is the budget proposal for next year.
noun
this association; our society; the aforementioned organization
Used in formal contexts to refer to the speaker's own organization or the organization previously mentioned, similar to 'this society' or 'our association'.
本会は設立以来、地域貢献に努めてまいりました。
Our association has been working for community contribution since its establishment.
本会の会員は500名を超えています。
This society has over 500 members.