Hybrid working makes meetings more complex: part of the team is in the office, part online. Smart meeting hubs solve this by designing spaces around “video-first” interaction, perfect acoustics and plug-and-play technology. Core principles:

• Camera-centric furniture – tables in U- or V-shape so everyone stays in view.
• 360° acoustics – wall panels + ceiling baffles keep reverberation below 0.6 s; microphone arrays pick up every voice equally sharp.
• Modular layout – movable walls and collapsible furniture make one room accommodate from 2 to 20 people.
• Touchless tech – automatic login via NFC or QR and sensors that adjust ventilation and lighting to occupancy.

By first measuring current meeting behavior, then testing it in pilots and then scaling it out, organizations create meeting hubs that truly support hybrid collaboration-without frustration or technical hiccups.