Abstract: This disclosure concerns systems and methods for tracking participation in meetings and managing conference rooms. A participation object may be used. The participation object may include an intended participation status and real-time participation status for each invitee to a meeting. The intended participation statuses may indicate whether each invitee intends to participate in the meeting and how each invitee intends to participate in the meeting. The intended participation statuses may be updated based on responses to meeting invitations. The real-time participation statuses may indicate whether each invitee is currently participating in the meeting and how each invitee is currently participating in the meeting. The real-time participation statuses may be updated based on check-ins. The check-ins may be received close to a start time of the meeting and during the meeting. The participation object may also include a meeting summary. The meeting summary may summarize participation in the meeting.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically reserving a room for a meeting is disclosed, in which a user is offered an option for enabling automatic room reservation during the creation of a scheduled meeting. The user can specify the time of the meeting, as well as preferences for the type of room that should be selected. The system can also ensure the availability of a suitable room for recurring meetings.

Abstract: Techniques described herein provide the automation of workflow events. Input data can be processed with contextual data to generate workflow data. Workflow data can define a multi-stage process describing aspects of an orchestrated pattern of activity. In some configurations, input data indicating a calendar event can be received by one or more computing devices. The input data can include a voice input or text description indicating a desire to initiate a project, define a goal, achieve one or more metrics, etc. In response to receiving the input data, contextual data can be received from a number of resources, including specialized resources having a knowledgebase for particular topics. The techniques disclosed herein utilize the contextual data to generate workflow data that can define a multi-stage process. Calendar events, reminders and other forms of communication can be generated from the workflow data.