Room Setups
Choosing the right room set-up will help facilitate the flow of your event. When thinking about planning your event, consider the following:
- Audience Size and Composition
- Activities and Room Size
- AV Needs
- Registration
- Food and Beverage
- Coat Racks
- Signage
- Branding
Below are sample room arrangements that can be used as a guide when thinking about your event.
- Theater Style: Rows of chairs, all facing the front of the room
- Classroom Style: Similar to theater style with the addition of tables for attendees
- Banquet Style: Round tables with chairs
- Hollow Square Style: Tables form a square with chairs along the outer perimeter
- U-Shaped Style: Tables in a hollow square; one side open
- Reception Style: A mix of round tables and cocktail tables
- Crescent Style: Round tables with chairs that all face the speaker/podium (this setup avoids having any backs to the speaker)
EMS offers more details on classroom and event spaces at Stern. To view information such as occupant capacity, features, and space photos, click on "Browse Facilities" under "Browse" in the menu bar. Be sure to contact your Event Consultant to review all event logistics in advance.