Conferencing system and methods for facilitating conferencing sessions in an environment using virtual assistant systems and artificial intelligence algorithms are disclosed. Virtual assistant systems may be integrated into devices of the conferencing system in order to enable higher quality experiences with the virtual assistant by providing improved audio and visual feedback. The conferencing system can provide improved control, configuration, and interaction with the devices of the conferencing system through use of artificial intelligence algorithm that processes voice commands and characteristics of the environment and conferencing sessions, which can result in better system performance and increased user satisfaction.