Naval Conferences were meetings held in the early 20th century to address naval arms races and promote disarmament among major world powers. The most notable of these was the Washington Naval Conference in 1921-1922, where countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Italy negotiated treaties to limit naval construction and reduce tensions. These conferences aimed to prevent conflicts by establishing rules for naval warfare and maintaining a balance of power. The agreements reached, such as the Five-Power Treaty, set limits on battleship tonnage and helped shape naval policies for years, reflecting the desire for peace in a turbulent era.