check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Summary:
On July 1, 2025, the Microsoft 365 Live Event Assistance Program (LEAP) will become a paid service under Microsoft Unified, known as Teams Events Hosting Assistance. Additionally, Microsoft Teams Events Advanced Production Services will be introduced for town halls, webinars, and events. Contact your account management team for more details.
Details:
On July 1, 2025, the Microsoft 365 Live Event Assistance Program (LEAP) will transition from a complimentary preview offer to a paid service provided by Microsoft Unified that will be known as Teams Events Hosting Assistance.
We are also pleased to inform you that we will be expanding our services to include Microsoft Teams Events Advanced Production Services, which will provide production and broadcasting services for town halls, webinars, and events.
To learn more and benefit from these services, please contact your account management team. We are committed to ensuring that your transition is smooth and successful.
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Created:
2025-06-04
updated:
2025-06-04
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is transitioning its free Microsoft 365 Live Event Assistance Program to a paid service under Microsoft Unified, called Teams Events Hosting Assistance, starting July 1, 2025, and is also introducing Teams Events Advanced Production Services for enhanced event production support.
Direct effects for Operations**
Transition to Paid Service
Users will face unexpected costs for services that were previously free, leading to budgetary concerns and potential dissatisfaction.
- roles: Finance Team, Event Coordinators
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/virtual-event-guidance/assistance/, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-unified
Service Availability
The transition may lead to temporary unavailability of services during the switch, disrupting planned events and meetings.
- roles: Event Coordinators, IT Support
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/virtual-event-guidance/assistance/, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-unified
User Training Needs
Users may require additional training to adapt to new features and services, leading to a temporary decrease in productivity.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/virtual-event-guidance/assistance/, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-unified
Increased Complexity
The introduction of advanced production services may complicate event planning and execution, requiring more technical expertise.
- roles: Event Coordinators, IT Support
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/virtual-event-guidance/assistance/, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-unified
User Experience Disruption
Changes in service structure may lead to confusion among users, negatively impacting their experience and satisfaction with the platform.
- roles: End Users, Customer Support
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/virtual-event-guidance/assistance/, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-unified
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