Teleconferencing is the live exchange of information among people from multiple locations linked by a telecommunications system.  One of the greatest uses for teleconferencing is that it can reach large or sparsely populated areas. Teleconferencing offers opportunities for people in outlying regions to participate.

Teleconferencing provides broader access to public meetings, as well as enlarging the reach of public involvement. It gives additional opportunities for participants to relate to management and to each other while discussing issues and concerns from separate locations. Teleconferencing also facilitates people in different locations to receive information simultaneously.

Teleconferencing not only saves the organization time and money but also, saves the participants time and money as well by avoiding travel and transportation costs as well other related expenses.