537280 – Microsoft Viva: Engage Event Broadcast, Meetings and custom events with moderated feed, annoynmous posting on web & mobile

Product:

Microsoft Viva

Platform:

Android, iOS, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Enhancing the Engage Events experience with additional capabilities such as Broadcast for large scale produced events, Meetings based Events. Organizers will have additional support for moderating the posted questions and conversations, and attendees can post questions anonymously. An Events Landing page allows for attendees and organizers to have one place for the contiguous events experience of "Before", "During" and "After"

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-01-07

updated:
2026-01-07

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If the new features are implemented without proper preparation, users may face confusion navigating the new interface and functionalities, leading to frustration and decreased engagement during events.
   - roles: Event Organizers, Attendees
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/engage, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/introducing-microsoft-viva-engage/ba-p/2901230

Technical Glitches
The introduction of new features without adequate testing may result in technical issues such as lagging, crashes, or failure to connect, negatively impacting the event experience.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Event Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/engage, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-viva-engage-what-you-need-to-know/

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Viva is introducing new features to enhance the experience of hosting and attending events. Think of it like organizing a large conference. Previously, you might have had to juggle different tools for presentations, Q&A sessions, and follow-up discussions. Now, with these new capabilities, everything is more streamlined and centralized.

One of the key features is the ability to broadcast large-scale events. Imagine it as having a virtual auditorium where you can reach a large audience all at once, similar to a keynote speech at a big conference. This makes it easier to manage and produce events that need to cater to a wide audience.

Additionally, the platform now supports meetings-based events. This is akin to having breakout sessions at a conference where smaller groups can meet and discuss specific topics. These meetings can be more interactive and focused, allowing for a more personalized experience.

Organizers will also have tools to moderate questions and conversations. Picture a panel discussion where the moderator can guide the conversation by selecting which questions to address. This ensures that the discussion stays relevant and productive.

Attendees have the option to post questions anonymously. This is like having a suggestion box where people can drop their questions without revealing their identity, encouraging more participation from those who might be hesitant to speak up.

Finally, there is an Events Landing page, which acts like a central hub for everything related to the event. It's like having a conference guidebook that provides all the information you need before, during, and after the event. This helps both organizers and attendees keep track of the schedule, access materials, and continue discussions even after the event has concluded.

These enhancements aim to make the event experience more cohesive and engaging, much like a well-organized conference where everything you need is at your fingertips.