Live events in Microsoft 365 are a powerful tool that enables organizations to host online events that can be attended by a large number of participants. These events are typically used for webinars, town hall meetings, product launches, and other similar activities.
Here are some key features and capabilities of Live events in Microsoft 365:
- Large audience sizes: Live events in Microsoft 365 can be attended by up to 10,000 attendees, making it ideal for large-scale events.
- Customizable registration and attendee experiences: Event organizers can customize the registration and attendee experiences with a branded registration page and tailored event emails.
- Interactive Q&A and polls: Attendees can participate in the event by asking questions, responding to polls, and engaging in live chats.
- Multilingual support: Live events in Microsoft 365 can support up to six languages, allowing attendees from different regions to participate in the event.
- Integration with Microsoft Teams and Yammer: Live events can be broadcasted using Microsoft Teams and can also be integrated with Yammer to encourage employee engagement.
- Recording and post-event analytics: Organizers can record the event and analyze post-event data to understand attendee engagement and improve future events.
Here are the steps involved in creating and hosting a Live event in Microsoft 365:
- Create a Live event in Microsoft Stream or Microsoft Teams.
- Configure the event settings, including the title, date, time, and other details.
- Customize the registration page and send invitations to potential attendees.
- Schedule presenters and prepare the presentation materials.
- Start the Live event and engage with the audience using Q&A, polls, and live chat features.
- End the event and access the recording and analytics data.
Live events in Microsoft 365 are a versatile and effective way to engage with a large audience and can be used for a wide variety of business purposes. By leveraging the capabilities of Microsoft 365, organizations can host successful and engaging online events that drive business outcomes.
