Users who enter the conference room first arrive in the cosily designed hangout zone. There, they can familiarise themselves with the virtual environment without being immediately confronted with a task. At the same time, the relaxed atmosphere allows for informal initial contact with the other participants in the session. The aim is to create a fundamentally positive and relaxed social space.

Simple interactions with the virtual world can be tested using the existing coffee machine. In later updates, the Hangout Zone will be expanded with additional features to make the experience even more interactive.