Microsoft 365 Roadmap · July 15, 2026

Microsoft Teams: External presenters can access production controls for Teams events

Name: Microsoft Teams: External presenters can access production controls for Teams events
Uploaded: 2026-07-15T05:00:31.824513+00:00
Description: Organizations can allow external presenters to manage Teams events by granting them access to production controls. Federated (B2B) and guest users can be specified in the "Who has control of production tools" setting, enabling trusted external presenters to run events and manage what attendees see. This feature supports organizations that work with third-party event producers and vendors.

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Organizations can allow external presenters to manage Teams events by granting them access to production controls. Federated (B2B) and guest users can be specified in the "Who has control of production tools" setting, enabling trusted external presenters to run events and manage what attendees see. This feature supports organizations that work with third-party event producers and vendors.

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Brief published July 15, 2026.