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Microsoft Teams is supported by the College and staff should consider using this software for any virtual events. There are three types of virtual event that can be run through Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams Meetings can host up to 300 attendees including external attendees. Teams Meetings are participatory in nature and allow more interaction between attendees and any presenters. An example of a physical equivalent would be a panel discussion or seminar.

Recommended for:

  • Seminars
  • Conferences
  • Panel discussions 
  • Meetings 
  • Training sessions

Microsoft Teams Town Halls can have up to 20,000 attendees. Town Halls are an extension of Microsoft Teams Meetings allowing a broadcast style event led by presenters/organisers. The audience views content shared by these organisers. An example of a physical equivalent would be a public lecture.

Recommended for:

  • Lectures
  • Video streaming followed by Q&A 
  • Conferences/seminars with large audiences 

For guidance on running a successful public event at Imperial please visit our Running an event page.

Request access to schedule a Town Hall event

Microsoft Teams Webinars

For the ability to run a webinar, which is more like a normal Teams meeting, but with greater audience control and with a registration form, please complete the Webinar request form

How to run a virtual event

Below are some helpful pointers for Event Organisers to help you create a professional and smooth running virtual event.

Top tips for chairs and presenters can be found here

How to run a virtual event

Frequently asked questions