Microsoft Teams Insider The Future of Meeting Rooms — with Tormod Ree, Chief Product and Engineering Officer at Neat
Oct 21, 2025
Tormod Ree, Chief Product and Engineering Officer at Neat, discusses the future of meeting room technology and the challenges of hybrid work. He highlights the role of AI in enhancing meeting experiences through device intelligence. Ree explains how Neat is innovating with multi-device architectures and companion devices to create more flexible collaboration spaces. He also shares insights on the importance of equal presence for remote participants and how Neat's partnership with Microsoft aligns with their vision while maintaining unique innovations.
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Device‑Level AI Will Change Meeting Experiences
- AI and new chipsets enable device-level media understanding that moves meetings beyond simple framing.
- Tormod Ree says this allows experiences to adapt to meeting type and interaction rather than just showing active speakers.
Hybrid Work Still Lacks Equal Presence
- Hybrid work remains unsolved because remote participants still lack equal presence in video, audio, and collaboration.
- Tormod Ree highlights that remote participants often feel disconnected and need better tools to be equal contributors.
Design Rooms For Multiple Interaction Modes
- Equip rooms to support multiple interaction types, not just a single video window experience.
- Tormod Ree advises making spaces flexible so they handle collaboration, local sessions, and classic video meetings.