Measured by positions elected, 2012 is to date, the most successful conference.

Since 1990, the SEC has become the most successful conference on the college baseball diamond.

"But here we are, and we've had a very successful conference," Mr. Powell said, adding that the estimated total was at the "low end."

For instance, he said, "You could not have a conference with the House or make sure it was not a successful conference."

The corporate response was such that after a successful conference a surplus of $250,000 was available for the future.

Despite a few personality conflicts, this was a successful conference so far.

In addition, the Commission organised a successful conference with civil society last October to promote discussions on the negotiations.

Here in Strasbourg, a successful conference was held two weeks ago.

Colleagues will be aware of the very successful conference that we co-hosted with the World Bank in June.

Yesterday we had a very successful conference here on Iraq.