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.
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