Session Abstract

Microsoft Teams Premium is a license addon that you can book and use for your users. With the addon you get various extensions for your Teams meetings in the area of usability, compliance and security. But not all functions are useful for all users or are needed by all. Therefore, in this session we will take a close look at which features are available in the addon and I will show you use cases for the features. After my session you will have a proper overview of Microsoft Teams Premium and basic understanding of the usage scenarios. Also, you will know how to set up and configure the features in the Microsoft Teams Admin Center.

Thorsten Pickhan

I am a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where I help enterprise customers design, deploy, and adopt modern workplace solutions with a focus on Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration. For more than 15 years, I have been working as a consultant and technical specialist for Microsoft communication and collaboration technologies. My journey started with Enterprise Voice deployments and later evolved through Microsoft Lync, Skype for Business, and Microsoft Teams, where I have been focusing for over a decade. Beyond my daily work, I am deeply engaged in the Microsoft community. I am a co-organizer of the Microsoft Teams User Group Germany, a frequent speaker at community conferences, and a content creator sharing practical insights with IT professionals and decision-makers. In March 2020, I launched my German YouTube channel "Office 365 QuickTipps", where I regularly publish videos covering Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot. In addition, I co-host a German Microsoft 365 talk format together with my friend Michael Plettner. From July 2021 until June 2026, I was recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for my contributions to the Microsoft community. Today, I continue to support the community through speaking engagements, content creation, and knowledge sharing alongside my role at Microsoft.