Upcoming Events
Community Outlook 2025: Trends and Predictions
Join community leaders—Brian Oblinger, Strategic Community Consultant, Brian Oblinger Strategic Consulting, Todd Nilson, President and Community Strategist, Clocktower Advisors, Michel Da Silva, Senior Community Strategist, Khoros, and Shaveta Sharma, Practice Head, Web & Communities, Grazitti Interactive, as they uncover the strategies, innovations, and challenges that will define the community landscape in 2025 and beyond! Imagine a world where communities anticipate user needs before they ask, AI crafts tailored conversations in real-time, and engagement feels less like a transaction and more like a true connection. This isn’t a distant future—it’s the reality taking shape as we move into 2025. With AI-driven personalization, next-gen gamification, and data-powered insights, communities are transforming into intelligent ecosystems that foster deeper collaboration and customer loyalty. Community managers are leveraging predictive analytics, automation is streamlining engagement, and hyper-personalization is redefining member experiences. So, what’s next? What emerging trends will shape the future of online communities, and how can you stay ahead? Some of the Topics We’ll Cover: ➤ AI & Personalization – Crafting hyper-tailored experiences to boost engagement. ➤ Hybrid & Niche Communities – The rise of specialized networks and online-offline integration. ➤ Gamification & UGC – Leveraging interactive experiences and peer-driven content. ➤ Trust, Transparency & Moderation – Building safer, more authentic community spaces. ➤ Data Privacy & Community Analytics – Balancing security with actionable insights. ➤ Scaling Without Losing the Human Touch – Growing communities while maintaining strong connections. ➤ Future Tech & Trends – Emerging innovations that will reshape online communities in 2025.Community works: How Zoom built a winning support strategy with its customer community
Thursday, Mar-20-2025 | 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET What’s the secret to building a high-impact customer community? For Zoom, the key to success is starting small and focusing on self-service support. In this live session, featuring Alexis Brown and Carla Almandoz, Zoom’s community team will break down: The step-by-step strategies behind their community growth The key metrics they track for success How their community is shaping the future of customer support
