D12 Tableau Conference 2025 Recap: Keynote, Devs on Stage, Iron Viz

In this episode of unDUBBED, Fi and Sarah unpack their highlights from Tableau Conference 2025. Broadcasting from opposite sides of the Tasman, they dive into everything from the keynote announcements and Devs on Stage innovations to the emotion-charged Iron Viz showdown. Along the way, they reflect on the state of the Tableau community, the shift toward agentic AI, and what the future holds for data storytelling, design, and development. Key Takeaways • Tableau Conference 2025 was hosted virtually, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in analytics. • The keynote centred around advancements in AI and introduced Tableau Next. • Energy in the keynote felt more subdued than in previous years, possibly due to the room setup and livestream format. • Tableau Next promises feature parity with Tableau Desktop, designed with a web-first approach. • Devs on Stage delivered big-time with in-database Tableau Prep flows, smarter “Show Me” suggestions, and a revamped visual interface. • Iron Viz highlighted the power of storytelling in data, with tributes and talent on display. • Community engagement felt fragmented this year, with less traction across social platforms. • Consumption-based pricing models were teased for Tableau Next – potentially a game-changer for smaller teams and freelancers. • Accessibility and inclusive design in data visualisation came up repeatedly as key themes. • Fi and Sarah shared their excitement for what’s ahead – especially new Tableau APIs and how the community might rally in this next chapter.   Links Tableau Conference Keynote - https://youtu.be/ROwf5jS1MZY?si=EsQwIAZSs4wSgDvB Devs on Stage - https://youtu.be/8sNHKl2tkMg?si=uFfQXZenAdA77cnG Iron Viz - https://youtu.be/X82_Ehg7xqI?si=Mcx9llK8d2N96RnR Tableau Blueprint - https://www.tableau.com/learn/blueprint Slack Community - https://www.tableau.com/community/slack Ken & Kevin - How to do cool stuff in Tableau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7ci9hLvO44 Tore & Nhung - Speed Tipping - https://www.salesforce.com/plus/experience/tableau_conference_2025/series/learning_at_tableau_conference_2025/episode/episode-s1e8 Tristan - Beyond the Boundaries of Tableau - https://www.salesforce.com/plus/experience/tableau_conference_2025/series/datafam_at_tableau_conference_2025/episode/episode-s1e10 Pablo - Colour Mastery: https://www.salesforce.com/plus/experience/tableau_conference_2025/series/learning_at_tableau_conference_2025/episode/episode-s1e10 Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Tableau Conference 2025 Recap 01:12 Keynote Highlights and Observations 06:32 Exciting Developments in Tableau Next 10:48 Devs on Stage: A Showcase of Innovation 10:59 Diving into the Labs: Future Features 23:15 Exploring Authoring Extensions API 29:39 Exploring New APIs and Community Excitement 30:14 Tableau Pulse Research Agent: Insights and Concerns 32:31 The Sketch Tool: Innovation or Confirmation Bias? 34:46 Iron Viz: A Celebration of Data Storytelling 43:25 Diving into Iron Viz: Contestants and Their Stories