A meeting room typically refers to a smaller, more informal space designed for discussions, presentations, and collaborative work among a small group of people. They are commonly used for team meetings, trainings, brainstorming sessions, interviews, and small group discussions. They may be equipped with basic amenities such as tables, chairs, whiteboards, and audiovisual equipment.
A conference room, on the other hand, is usually a larger, more formal space intended for larger gatherings, formal presentations, seminars, workshops, or conferences involving many participants. They are often equipped with advanced audiovisual technology, such as projectors, screens, teleconferencing capabilities, and sound systems, to accommodate presentations and discussions on a larger scale.
In the case of hired spaces, some venue managers allow organisers to set up the room layout, furniture, and equipment according to their requirements, whether for a small-scale meeting or a large conference.