Abstract: A control device and method for a meeting room provides a common control interface technical devices such as audio-visual devices and systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). According to the invention, not only technical subsystems but also service subsystems for catering, providing and servicing equipment, and travel related services such as taxi and hotel reservations are accessed through a single common user interface device. The user interface is configured to display user interface elements for controlling technical devices as well as user interface elements for communicating with service related computer applications.