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The Zone

Fedex Institute of Technology: The Zone
  • Seats 190
  • Fixed tiered seating with fixed tables/counters
  • Private Green Room for speakers
  • PC, DVD, VHS
  • Wireless Keyboard
  • Video Conferencing
  • Speaker control of entire room, including lights, sound, computer, and video feed, from specially designed touch panel podium
  • Hydraulic powered podium can be raised or lowered electronically
  • Large projection screen can display VHS, DVD, and computing
  • Web cam directly in front of speaker, making it possible to cast the events around the globe via the web
  • Four podium positions on the speaker level to accommodate debates and other events
  • Largest implementation in the world of the BOSE Tower Speaker System
  • Two plasma screens in front of speaker; used for PowerPoint notes, supplemental information, or display of presentation shown to audience
  • Touch panel screens in several locations
  • Each seat is equipped with a Digital Congress Unit by Philips
  • Second largest implementation of digital congress units outside the United Nations Building
  • Units allow audience members to speak and be seen by the entire group in the Zone.
  • When requested, microphones will go live and cameras in the room will zoom in an individual, projecting their images onto the large screen at the front of the room
  • SIM cards available; data card programmed with guest information such as name, title, and organization. When a guest responds, this information will also project onto the large screen.
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