Modern Conference Experience
Creating a modern conference experience is essential, as the hybrid workspace shifts priorities and propels us toward more relaxed office environments. Conference room spaces have diversified to provide both open communal spaces and private spaces. They must accommodate impromptu gathering as well as private spaces for training and larger meetings, areas to discuss confidential topics, and informal gathering spaces for entertaining.
The future of work is flexible. Casual hubs for meetings and collaborative sessions have given conference rooms a new life in any size office environment. Creating vibrant hubs of collaboration are a fantastic opportunity to make a design statement. Here are five trending modern conference experiences for 2022 and beyond:
Modern Traditional
Ergonomic conference room chairs placed around a sleek long table create a traditional vibe. These spaces should be equipped for large teams and provide equal access as meeting participants gather around the table. LED walls expand these environments for inclusion off site. The modern conference room incorporates adaptability for collaboration, training, and supports flexible working. Locations with open views and demountable glass walls are encouraged.
Relaxed Casual
In a hybrid work environment, relaxed open conference areas encourage collaboration on the fly that does not disrupt creativity and the flow of ideas. Banquette seating with no table at all sometimes appears in this type of idea sharing environment. Weave these areas in and out of your work zones with lots of color to set them apart from workstations.
Studio Collaborative
Departmental team meetings often happen outside traditional conference rooms. Today’s flexible work ethic requires destinations that foster active engagement in the moment and equal opportunity to contribute. A studio space may be glassed in and often will have a standing height table and wall space for information sharing and ideating to make the creative process more collaborative.
Cafe Vibe
Employees seek cafe spaces to connect and refresh, and they have become a popular spot for casual face-to-face meetings. Designed with a “third place” vibe, cafes within the office environment provide a friendlier, more welcoming atmosphere than a traditional, private conference room. Making client meetings more creative and small team collaboration more casual can often stimulate more relaxed brainstorming.
Ideation Hub
When team colleagues need to create and collaborate, a space that encourages movement and unencumbered idea flow is essential. White boards or chalk boards can add something unique to these spaces. Trendy seating with bold color provides a great place co-create, refine and share ideas. Hub settings support the fluid interaction of one to one or small group collaboration sessions.
As we move forward with distancing and flexible work options, our team is equipped with a new scope of knowledge to help you adapt effectively to the needs of your modern conference experience options and workplace culture building. We are available to help you continue to stay ahead of these trends and maximize every square foot of your meeting spaces.
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