You can select multiple contacts or a group in your Contact List to start an IM conference. You can also escalate a one-to-one IM session to a group conference by simply inviting other contacts to an IM session.
Start an IM conference

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| Start an IM conference with multiple contacts
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In the Contact List, hold the CTRL key and select the contacts you want to invite. Right-click the last contact and then click Send an Instant Message. Type your message in the Message Entry box, and then press ENTER.
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| Start an IM conference with a group |
In the Contact List, right-click a group name, and then click Send an Instant Message. Type your message in the Message Entry box and then press ENTER.
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| Invite someone to an IM session or conference
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In the Conversation window, click Invite, and then select the contacts you want to invite.
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Join an IM conference

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| Join an IM conference |
In the conference invitation alert, click the left pane. The alert appears in the bottom right of your computer screen.
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For more information see Send an Instant Message to a Group.