Microsoft Teams Webinars & Town Halls: What's New at Microsoft Ignite 2025

2025-12-09 2 min read Microsoft Teams Events Town Hall Erwin Bierens

Microsoft Ignite 2025 introduced a strong set of enhancements for Webinars and Town Halls, focusing on better presenter control, richer analytics, improved production quality, and new immersive experiences.

Enhanced Presenter Tools

Microsoft has improved the presenter experience with:

Integrated Q&A
More robust moderation options
Polling enhancements
Cleaner presenter interfaces

These updates help organizations deliver more polished Town Halls and webinars without requiring complex third-party tools.

Presenter Analytics (Teams Premium)

Teams Premium now includes Presenter Analytics, offering insights such as:

Stream health
Audio and video quality
Potential connection issues
Overall presenter readiness

This data allows presenters and organizers to identify and resolve issues proactively before they affect participants.

Immersive 3D Events

Teams now supports fully customizable 3D virtual event environments, enabling a more interactive and engaging experience.

Key features include:

Avatar-based presence
Natural spatial audio
VR support using Meta Quest devices
Enhanced accessibility (text-to-speech, keyboard navigation)

This dramatically expands what is possible for digital events.

Improved Production Quality

Event organizers benefit from:

Customizable visual layouts
Advanced branding options
Hybrid event support in Teams Rooms

These capabilities bring TV-style production quality to internal and external corporate events.

Final Thoughts

With advanced analytics, production enhancements, and immersive environments, Microsoft Teams continues to evolve as a professional-grade platform for hosting large-scale digital events.

Next in the Ignite 2025 series:
Microsoft Teams Rooms.