Introduction
Hybrid meetings are now the norm across Canadian businesses, but not all setups are equal. A single display often forces teams to choose between viewing remote participants or shared content—a compromise that disrupts engagement.
That’s why dual-display setups are quickly becoming the standard in modern conference rooms. By dedicating one screen to people and the other to content, dual displays increase focus, improve collaboration, and shorten decision-making cycles.
According to PwC Canada’s 2025 Workplace Study, companies that upgraded to dual-display boardrooms saw 32% faster decisions and 40% higher meeting effectiveness compared to single-display rooms.
Why One Screen Isn’t Enough Anymore
Traditional single-screen setups create common challenges:
Distractions – switching between content and participants disrupts focus.
- Remote Exclusion – remote attendees feel sidelined when slides take over.
- Limited Engagement – speakers lose eye contact with remote participants.
- Slower Decisions – teams can’t view data and discussions simultaneously.
In hybrid workplaces, these small disruptions add up to lost productivity and lower employee satisfaction.
The Dual-Display Advantage
1. People + Content, Side by Side
With dual displays, one screen is dedicated to remote participants, while the second shows shared content (presentations, spreadsheets, CAD models, dashboards).
Result: Equal focus on people and information.
2. Natural Eye Contact for Remote Teams
Dual displays allow cameras to be positioned strategically so participants appear at eye level, creating a sense of “being in the same room.”
Result: Stronger engagement and inclusion for remote colleagues.
3. Faster Decision-Making
Leaders no longer waste time toggling between slides and faces. According to PwC, Canadian executives in dual-display boardrooms reached decisions 32% faster.
Result: More meetings, less wasted time.
4. Improved Collaboration Across Industries
- Finance: One display for real-time dashboards, the other for client video calls.
- Healthcare: One screen for patient records, the other for consultations.
- Education: One display for remote students, one for lecture materials.
- Engineering: One display for CAD drawings, the other for team discussion feeds.
5. Better Meeting Equity
Dual displays ensure remote voices aren’t overshadowed by content. This addresses one of the top concerns in hybrid meetings: meeting equity.
Result: Remote employees feel heard, valued, and more engaged.
Case Studies: Dual Displays in Action
- Toronto Bank HQ – adopted dual-display boardrooms, improving decision-making cycles by 31% and reducing downtime by 28%.
- Vancouver Hospital – telehealth rooms with dual displays improved case review efficiency by 42%.
- McGill University – lecture halls with dual displays saw 39% higher remote student engagement scores.
2025 AV Trend: Dual Displays as the New Standard
In 2025, industry analysts expect 70% of new enterprise conference room installations in Canada to include dual displays or multi-screen setups. This is driven by:
- Hybrid Work Models – permanent mix of in-person + remote staff.
Data-Heavy Meetings – more dashboards, analytics, and real-time collaboration. - Employee Expectations – demand for professional-grade collaboration tools.
Conclusion
Dual-display setups aren’t just a “nice-to-have” anymore—they’re a strategic business investment. By enabling people and content to share equal space, Canadian organizations are seeing 40% better meeting effectiveness, higher engagement, and faster decisions.
If your boardroom still relies on a single screen, it’s time to upgrade.