Style your space for event wins

Layout can make a big difference to the success of your event or meeting. So what are your options?

Theatre Style

Format: Presenters take the ‘stage’ at the front of the room. Seats are in rows facing them.

Great when: There’s a clear focal point such as a guest speaker, allowing for optimal room occupancy

Avoid when: You want to encourage conversation or networking.

Boardroom or Conference style

Format: One long table with seats arranged around it. Typically, the leader of the meeting will be at the head of the table.

Great when: You want to encourage debate, especially in a smaller group.

Avoid when: Larger groups could leave some at the opposite end of the table from the leader feeling left out.

Classroom Style

Format: Rows of tables aligned in straight rows, with chairs pointed towards the speaker.

Great when: Hosting training sessions, taking notes, organising materials or using laptops and when attention is required by the speaker.

Avoid when: You need to pack lots of people in. Delegates may also feel like they’ve travelled back in time to their school days!

U-Shape Style

Format :Tables are moved together to form a U-shape facing a head table with chairs around the outside.

Great When: You have interactive workshops, training and meetings. This allows easy collaboration and everyone can see each other.

Avoid When: Socialising and interactions are a priority.