A computer-implemented method for setting, up a teleconference among a plurality of participants that comprises at least a first participant and a second participant is provided. The computer-implemented method includes receiving a conference period indication from the first participant. The conference period indicating a duration of time available for conducting the teleconference. The computer-implemented method also includes monitoring, using participant presence information available in a user presence database, whether the first participant and the second participant are available to conducts the teleconference within the conference period. The computer-implemented method further includes if both the first participant and the second participant are available to conduct the teleconference within the conference period, initiating the teleconference by automatically setting up calls to a first telecommunication device associated with the first participant and to a second telecommunication device associated with the second participant thereby facilitating the teleconference.