A conference hall, conference room, or meeting room is a

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It is commonly found at large

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s though many other establishments, including even hospitals, have one. Sometimes other rooms are modified for large conferences such as

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have been fitted out with conference rooms. Conference rooms can be windowless for security purposes. An example of one such room is in the

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, known as the ''Tank''. Typically, the facility provides

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, and a sound system.

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is normally prohibited in conference halls even when other parts of buildings permit smoking. Sometimes the term 'conference hall' is used

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Possible setups

Depending on the purpose of the meeting, conference rooms may be set up in various styles. Sometimes the furniture may even be moved easily before a meeting to accommodate the particular needs of each meeting. Commonly used styles include: * Auditorium Style * Banquet Style * Hollow Square Style * Classroom (each attendee have their own small desk space). * Cinema (Like Classroom but without a desk) * U-Shape Style * Conference Style On the other hand, Huddle Rooms are small meeting rooms wherein participants can collaborate or have meetings in-person or remotely.

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