Town Halls in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams' town hall feature enables seamless hosting of impactful presentations and large-scale events. Designed for efficiently sharing content with broad audiences, it is ideal for college-wide reviews, live event coverage, and other significant gatherings.

Consider scheduling a town hall if:

  • You are hosting a large-scale event.
  • You require high-quality content sharing or streaming.
  • The event is primarily consumption-based for attendees.
  • You need extensive event coverage, up to 30 hours.

Key Features

  • Presenter Spotlight: Highlight up to seven presenters, ensuring they remain visible to attendees.
  • Translated Captions: Provide live translated captions to break language barriers. Teams Premium users can access translations in ten languages, while others can choose from up to six.
  • Published Recordings: After the event, organizers can download and publish recordings, automatically notifying attendees with a link to access them.
  • Attendee Reports: Gain insights into event attendance, including participant numbers and duration of attendance.

Further Reading