This is your chance to stay ahead of the trends for 2020, and hear from five of Vanilla Forums' community experts as they respond to your most pressing questions from the newly released 2020 Community Predictions ebook!

In this webinar series, the speakers will take a closer look at some of the trends identified for 2020, and will address your questions in a fireside chat format!

Community Integration into the Total Organization Ecosystem

Who: Todd Nilson, Founder and Digital Strategist, Clocktower Advisors

When: When: Monday January 20 at 12-1pm ET (5-6pm UTC)

This trend represents a movement wherein online communities are recognized by departments within organizations to play a central role in achieving their business goals.

Community Goes Green

Who: Tim Falls, Director of Community, Digital Ocean

When: Tuesday January 21 at 12-1pm ET (5-6pm UTC)

The green trend will see the collective and unified effort of online communities and community professionals make changes in how they conduct business in 2020.

Rise of the Branded Community Over Social Media

Who: Sophie Bujold, Founder, Cliqueworthy

When: Wednesday January 22 at 12-1pm ET (5-6pm UTC)

Social media platforms aren't the best place to build a long-term, controlled and engaged online community, and in 2020, this trend will be increasingly realized by organizations.

Shift Towards Executive Interest in Community

Who: Marjorie Anderson, Founder, Community by Association

When: Thursday January 23 at 12-1pm ET (5-6pm UTC)

It’s predicted that in 2020, we will finally see a solid shift in how executives view online community and the value that they have on organizations.

Privacy and Data Management

Who: Nicole Banks, Community Manager, Synopsys

When: Friday January 24 at 12-1pm ET (5-6pm UTC)

Privacy and data management will be top of mind for most communities in 2020 and will not only shape how communities operate, but also how members view the community as a whole.

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