check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Teams, Windows
Platform:
Teams And Surface Devices, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
When a Teams Rooms on Windows acts as an organizer, co-organizer or presenter in a structured meeting or webinar, you have access to the private chat for event management known as the Event Group. You can also switch to a separate chat with attendees enabling smooth event experiences for all. Available in Teams Rooms Pro-licensed rooms.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-19
updated:
2026-03-14
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows now offers a private chat feature called the Event Group for organizers, co-organizers, and presenters, allowing them to coordinate behind the scenes during structured meetings and webinars, similar to using a walkie-talkie for private communication during a family gathering.
Direct effects for Operations**
Limited User Interaction
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience limited interaction capabilities during meetings, leading to confusion and frustration.
- roles: Meeting Organizers, Attendees
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-august-2023/ba-p/3891230
Increased Technical Issues
Without proper preparation, the integration of new chat features may lead to technical issues, such as connectivity problems or software bugs, disrupting the meeting flow.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Meeting Presenters
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/08/15/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-august-2023/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-03-14 | RM Release | April CY2026 | May CY2026 |
| 2026-03-12 | RM Cloud Instance Tags | Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC | Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, DoD |
| 2026-03-07 | RM Cloud Instance Tags | Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) | Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC |
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