convene
verb
MEETINGS uk/kənˈviːn/ us [ T ]
to arrange for a group of people to come together for an official meeting:
convene a meeting/conference/hearing An emergency board meeting was convened by the directors later that afternoon.
convene a committee/panel/jury
[ I ]
to join with other people for an official meeting:
Open Market Committee members will convene to discuss lowering interest rates.