Microsoft Teams: Chat for organizers and presenters in structured meetings and webinars on Teams Rooms on Windows Beta
Data as of 1 hour ago (26 October 2026)
Status
In development
Release month
November 2026
+1 mo since tracked, moved 1×
Release ring
General Availability
Products
Microsoft Teams
Cloud instances
DoDGCCGCC HighWorldwide
Platforms
Teams and Surface Devices
Description
When a Teams Rooms on Windows acts as an organizer, co-organizer or presenter in a structured meeting or webinar, you have access to the private chat for event management known as the Event Group. You can also switch to a separate chat with attendees enabling smooth event experiences for all. Available in Teams Rooms Pro-licensed rooms.
Change history
Added to the roadmap 19 February 2026. Tracked here since 1 September 2026. Earliest target we recorded: October 2026 (since tracked — Microsoft may have moved it before we started watching).
- 1 October 2026 Release month October 2026 November 2026 +1 mo