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Even though conference rooms play host to more VIPs than practically any other space in an exhibit, they're often cramped, airless areas with as much wow factor as the inside of a refrigerator. Here, however, are six conference rooms that crank up the drama and flair – providing attendees with not only a brand-appropriate space but also a breath of fresh air. By Linda Armstrong

PHOTO: Jason White

Exhibitor: Keen Inc.
Show: Outdoor Retailer
Design: Department of Energy LLC, Seattle, 206-550-4833, www.deptofenergy.com

Reclaimed shipping pallets, industrial decor, and a little creative flair combine to create this space for Keen Inc. Fabricated by Greenspace Group, the conference room showcases Keen's work-shoe collection using spot-on materials, including bar clamps and handheld shop lights.

PHOTO: Exposures Ltd.

Blue-Light Special
Exhibitor: Harman International Industries Inc.
Show: InfoComm
Design: Derse Inc., Milwaukee, 414-257-2000, www.derse.com

If your firm provides integrated audio, video, lighting, and control systems, an uninspired space just won't do. Featuring contemporary furniture, opaque acrylic walls, and dramatic lighting effects, this sleek environment is bathed in a cool blue hue and an air of sophistication.

PHOTO: Paul Warchol

Doubly Delicious
Exhibitor: Herman Miller Inc.
Show: International Contemporary Furniture Fair
Design: BassamFellows Inc., New Cannan, CT, 212-941-5900, www.bassamfellows.com

When is a conference room more than a place to talk shop? When it doubles as a product display that urges people to check out the goods before they plop down in them. Filled with the firm's gorgeous furniture, this semi-enclosed space does double duty without breaking a sweat.

PHOTO: Padgett and Company Inc.

Fun and Games
Exhibitor: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Show: Electronic Entertainment Expo
Design: Freddie Georges Production Group, Huntington Beach, CA, 714-367-9260, www.freddiegeorges.com

The Warner Bros. brand has been generating smiles since 1923. Its conference room follows suit. While one wall features the brand's logo and images from "The Lego Movie" video game, primary-colored graphic dots, deep-blue carpet, and minimalist furniture complete the scene.

PHOTO: Wargaming Group Ltd.

Bunker Down
Exhibitor: Wargaming Group Ltd.
Show: Tokyo Game Show
Design: Wargaming Group Ltd., Nicosia, Cyprus, 357-22-864444, www.wargaming.net

To represent its gaming experiences, Wargaming Group Ltd. crafted this "war-room-esque" conference space. While the walls feature bold graphics and images from the games, the omnipresent dark-black hue escalates the drama within the futuristic, bunker-like meeting room.

Sports Authority
Exhibitor: Brooks Sports Inc.
Show: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Design: Pinnacle Exhibits, Hillsboro, OR, 503-844-4848, www.pinnacle-exhibits.com

Pairing versatility with a fun, athletic flair, this spacious conference room for Brooks Sports Inc. features a cork-covered room divider that can be closed to create two separate spaces. Cork also appears beneath glass tabletops, which are paired with colorful, rolling chairs.