500017 – Microsoft Teams: Immersive events in Microsoft Teams

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

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Details:

Host interactive virtual events with avatars in customizable 3D spaces. Schedule immersive events from your Teams calendar and join events directly in Microsoft Teams on PC or Mac. Organizers can customize an immersive event's 3D space with images, videos, and 3D models, no coding skills required. Attendees can mingle in the 3D space and engage with different features that provide a rich interactive experience.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-08-13

updated:
2025-11-17

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If the immersive events feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may face difficulties navigating the new 3D interface, leading to confusion and frustration during events.
   - roles: Event Organizers, Attendees
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/immersive-events, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/introducing-immersive-events-in-microsoft-teams/ba-p/3701230

Technical Performance Issues
The introduction of immersive events may strain existing IT infrastructure, causing slow performance or crashes during events, negatively impacting user engagement and satisfaction.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Event Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/immersive-events, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-immersive-events-are-here-what-you-need-to-know/

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explanation for non-techies**

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