Microsoft live events provides a traditional webinar experience where pre-selected speakers present to a larger audience. Attendees do not participate in the presentation, but are viewers with the ability to communicate through a Q&A tool.

Microsoft live events are like running a TV show, with a producer responsible for deciding which cameras/shared content will be displayed. It usually requires at least two people to run the event — one to look after the video switching and another to manage/answer questions. Live events can be shared with a list of users or Microsoft group, org-wide or to the public. Recorded sessions can be made available after the presentation for 180 days.

To get started, use the Calendar tool in Microsoft Teams and select Live Events from the New Meeting dropdown menu. Once you’ve created your live event you’ll need to share the link to the event (there currently isn’t a sign up feature).

Over the next few months, Microsoft is planning to add more functionality to live events, including registration and reminder emails.

Want to learn more? Check out the resources below or sign up for a demo on Thursday, November 5 at 10 a.m.

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Get started with Microsoft Teams live events:

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From Technology Support