MC1123552 – (Updated) Immersive events in Microsoft Teams is available in public preview

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Teams

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Mac, Online, World tenant

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Summary:
Immersive events in Microsoft Teams, now in public preview, enable interactive virtual experiences with avatars in customizable 3D spaces. Organizers with Teams Premium or Mesh Trial licenses can schedule events for up to 300 attendees, who can join without a Teams license. General availability is November 14, 2025.

Details:
Updated October 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
What and Why
We're introducing immersive events in Microsoft Teams, enabling organizers to host interactive virtual experiences using avatars in customizable 3D environments. This feature enhances engagement for remote and hybrid meetings by allowing attendees to move freely in a virtual space, participate in spatial audio conversations, and express themselves with avatar reactions. This update aligns with our goal to make virtual collaboration more engaging and inclusive-no additional app downloads required.
Rollout Schedule
Public Preview: Rolling out now. Join Teams Public Preview to try it today.
General Availability: November 14th, 2025
Impact on Your Organization
Who is affected:
Organizers with Teams Premium licenses (or Microsoft Mesh Trial) are enabled to schedule immersive events via Teams Calendar
Co-organizers and Attendees are enabled to join immersive events without requiring a Teams license.
What will happen:
Organizers can schedule immersive events directly from the Teams calendar on PC or Mac.
Immersive events will appear under the "Organization templates" in the "New event" dropdown menu (within Teams Calendar).
Organizers can customize 3D spaces with images, videos, and 3D models-no coding required.
Attendees can join via PC, Mac, or Meta Quest headsets and interact using avatars, spatial audio, and reactions, and take selfies to share in the Teams chat.
Organizers can manage attendees with host controls, moderate interactions, and guide the experience.
Each immersive event supports up to 300 attendees.
Action Required / Recommendations
Verify that organizers have a Teams Premium license OR a Microsoft Mesh Trial license.
Test immersive event creation:
Go to Teams > Calendar > New Event dropdown > Immersive event.
Create, customize, and join a test immersive event to validate setup.
Communicate this feature to helpdesk and relevant users.
Update internal documentation if you maintain Teams feature guides.
More info on preparing your organization for immersive events.
Compliance Considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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Created:
2025-07-29

updated:
2025-10-18

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User Experience Disruption
If immersive events are introduced without proper preparation, users may face confusion regarding how to join and interact in the new 3D environments, leading to frustration and decreased engagement during meetings.
   - roles: Attendees, Organizers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/immersive-events, https://support.microsoft.com/office/schedule-an-immersive-event-in-microsoft-teams-7281466a-1d09-45d8-ad7f-bca1ed91c2e2

Technical Issues
Without adequate testing and preparation, there may be technical difficulties such as connectivity issues, software incompatibility, or performance lags during immersive events, negatively impacting the overall experience.
   - roles: IT Support, Organizers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/public-preview-doc-updates?tabs=new-teams-client, https://support.microsoft.com/office/schedule-an-immersive-event-in-microsoft-teams-7281466a-1d09-45d8-ad7f-bca1ed91c2e2

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature called immersive events, which is now available in public preview. Imagine hosting a virtual event where attendees can interact in a 3D space using avatars, much like how characters move around in a video game. This feature is designed to make virtual meetings more engaging by allowing participants to navigate through a virtual environment, have conversations with spatial audio, and express themselves with avatar reactions.

For those organizing these events, think of it like setting up a virtual conference room. You can customize the space with images, videos, and 3D models, similar to decorating a physical room for a meeting or event. The process is straightforward and doesn't require any technical skills, akin to using simple drag-and-drop tools in a design app.

Organizers with a Teams Premium or Microsoft Mesh Trial license can schedule these immersive events directly from the Teams calendar. It's as easy as selecting a template from a dropdown menu, much like choosing a pre-set layout for a PowerPoint presentation. Up to 300 attendees can join these events without needing a Teams license, making it accessible for a wide audience.

Attendees can join from various devices, including PCs, Macs, or Meta Quest headsets, and interact in the virtual space. They can even take selfies within the event to share in the Teams chat, adding a fun and personal touch to the experience.

For those responsible for managing these events, host controls are available to moderate interactions and guide the event, similar to how a conductor leads an orchestra, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

To get started, organizers should verify they have the necessary licenses and test the feature by creating a test event. It's also important to communicate this new capability to helpdesk staff and relevant users, ensuring everyone is prepared to make the most of this innovative way to connect and collaborate.