557168 – Microsoft Teams: Book future meetings directly from Teams panels

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Android, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

You can now make an upcoming meeting reservation from a Teams panel by browsing the calendar on the device and choosing any open time slot through midnight the next day. Add a guest during booking streamlining ad-hoc scheduling and coordination. Available with Teams Rooms Pro and Shared Device licenses.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-02-14

updated:
2026-02-14

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams now allows users to book future meetings directly from Teams panels, similar to digital calendars in conference rooms, with the ability to browse available time slots and add guests, available with Teams Rooms Pro and Shared Device licenses.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may face confusion or difficulty in navigating the new meeting reservation feature, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2023/10/10/microsoft-teams-book-future-meetings-directly-from-teams-panels/

Integration Issues
Without adequate preparation, the new feature may not integrate smoothly with existing calendar systems, causing double bookings or missed meetings, which can disrupt workflows.
   - roles: Meeting Organizers, IT Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2023/10/10/microsoft-teams-book-future-meetings-directly-from-teams-panels/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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