542794 – Microsoft Teams: Create custom templates for immersive events in Microsoft Teams

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC1218415

Details:

This release brings the next evolution in immersive collaboration in Teams. Designed for creators and event organizers, these new capabilities empower users to create, manage, and use immersive templates for immersive events in Teams and save those templates to collections to use in future events—directly within the Teams Meet app. Users can save customized immersive events as reusable templates to an immersive collection, and share them with others by adding co-owners and members to collections.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-01-09

updated:
2026-01-16

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature that allows users to create custom templates for immersive events. Think of it like setting up a recurring event in your calendar, but with more creative control. Just as you might save a recipe to use again for future dinner parties, Teams now lets you save your event setup as a template. This means you can easily recreate the same immersive experience for future events without starting from scratch each time.

Imagine you are planning a virtual conference. You can design the layout, choose the settings, and customize the experience to fit your needs. Once you've created this perfect setup, you can save it as a template. The next time you need to host a similar event, you can simply pull up your saved template, make any necessary tweaks, and you're ready to go. This is like having a blueprint for your event that you can use over and over again.

Additionally, you can share these templates with others by adding them as co-owners or managers. It's similar to sharing a document with colleagues, where everyone can access and use the same file. This feature is particularly useful for teams that frequently host events, as it ensures consistency and saves time in the planning process.

Overall, this new capability in Microsoft Teams aims to streamline the process of organizing virtual events, making it easier for creators and event organizers to deliver engaging and consistent experiences.