Tableau TUG recordings (English)

"Building a Tableau Profile" by Jennifer DawesHow to leverage your knowledge and build a visible portfolio on Tableau Public to tell your story, grow your skills, and change your career trajectory

Brewery + TC26 Special

Join us for an enlightening session with Tableau consultant Miles Cumiskey as they dive into their latest work on WCAG accessibility in Tableau. In this interactive webinar, you'll discover practical tips and innovative approaches to creating accessible data experiences aligned with WCAG standards. Additionally, we're gearing up for the upcoming Tableau Conference (May 5-7) with essential 'Know Before You Go' information centered around conference accessibility.

'How Balo is Revolutionising Salesforce Support with the Top 1% of Experts globally' presented by Michael Joo.Michael will provide an inside look at Balo, the on-demand expert marketplace designed to solve the age-old challenge of finding fast, affordable, and high-quality Salesforce support. He’ll share the journey of why Balo was founded—moving away from the high overhead of traditional consulting to a flexible, pay-as-you-go model powered exclusively by the Top 1% of global experts."

Mastering High-Impact Tables in Tableau and Best Practices with Varun Jain.

"dbt Semantic Layer in Tableau" by Salah Eddine El Ghachi.Explain the dbt Semantic Layer, its value for governance and consistency, and show in practice how to leverage it within Tableau dashboards and datasources.

Lisa Trescott kicks it off with her Champions of the Viz TUG Theme Song.⭐ Jim Dehner — Community SpotlightWe're welcoming Hall of Fame Tableau Visionary and Nashville's own Jim Dehner for a special spotlight. Five-time Visionary, 9-time Ambassador, co-founder of the Tableau Newbie User Group, and the author behind the beloved "Zero to Zen" and "Beyond Getting Started" blog series at jimdehner.com.🏎️ Dan Wade — Viz of the Day: F1 Lap Times BeeswarmDan will walk us through how he used VS Code, Python APIs, and the LaDataViz Beeswarm Viz Extension to bring Formula 1 lap data to life. A must-see for anyone who loves both data and motorsport.🏈 Mo Wootten — Viz of the Day: NFL Drive ChartsMo is sharing the map layer and parameter action magic behind his stunning NFL Drive Charts viz. Four-time Viz of the Day honoree and co-lead of #SportsVizSunday — this one will push your thinking on what Tableau can do.

Most of us have experienced the frustration of not being able to finish a data visualisation, but we often only see the final polished product from others. Join the hosts of Unfinished Vizness, Heather, Kimly and Steve, to hear about the lessons we’ve learnt when creativity dries up and we’re stuck finishing a viz.

Is standardization in data visualization and visual communication necessary? I assure you that it is. And to explain why and what it means for us, we have invited the best experts. ✨Edyta Szarska and ✨Matthias Giger will join us at the upcoming Poland Tableau online meeting!

Steve Wexler is the special guest for this Ask Me Anything session.

Celia Fryar talks about Tech Interview Tips.The Community spotlight is Bechor Barouch .The feature presentation is Andy Kriebel presenting "Map Layers - The Art of the (Im)Possible in Tableau"

"The Human Elements of Health Data in an AI-obsessed world" by Amanda MakulecAs genAI tools reshape how many data visualizations are created, health data requires more than just a human in the loop. Often, we see ourselves or people we care about represented in those data sets, sometimes from exceptionally challenging periods of illness or frustration navigating health care systems.The human elements of health data mean we must handle data with care, considering:- Who is represented in the data?- Who is the messenger sharing the data?- How data may be (mis)understood and influence health behaviors?During this talk, Amanda will share examples of public health data visualization projects she's worked on over hear 15+ years focused on public health data communication and personal experiences as the audience for health data visualizations.

Andrew Gutierrez presents "It's Who You Know": Using Tableau for Relationship Mapping.We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Never has this adage been more applicable than in the fundraising world, where mutual connections are often leveraged to help engage prospective donors. It's now common for fundraising shops to invest in acquiring information on who else their prospects might know, with employment and corporate/civic board membership data frequently being utilized. But while most shops will agree on relationship data's importance, many organizations still struggle to use this information to its full potential; most industry-standard CRMs still lack even basic functionality to visualize constituent relationships. Fortunately, Tableau can be utilized as a solution.This presentation will provide an overview of social network analysis and of common applications of relational data within fundraising, and it will then present walkthroughs of several ways to implement relationship data within Tableau dashboards. If you or your organization has struggled in the past to utilize your constituents' relationship data, this presentation is for you.

Welcome and announcements Co-designing with AI:Staying Human in a Prompted World: Pablo GomezVizzin’ for Toastmasters: Harriet AllenTableau Tip - map paths: Robert SalasData Friends Forever: Finding your Community: Rain OrtegaWrap-up and swag giveaways

Scott Eaton helps us choose and explain charts in Tableau when he presents "Dashboard design - Effective visual communication"

This is the Iron Viz edition meeting, where 3 Iron Viz entrants will showcase their entries and explain their work and decisions in crafting their Iron Viz submission.Rob Taylor will showcase his "From Empire to Identity: how the world comes to dinner in Britain"Then WenBin will explain his "A Nation's Stomach: The Hawker Centre Landscape in Singapore"Finally Dennis Kao will explain his "Where is Goro-San? The Geography of the Solitary Gourmet: "

'Borderlands 4' Launch Load Testing by Jeffrey WaldronGearbox Software shares how its online engineering team prepared the backend platform for the launch of Borderlands 4 through large-scale, full-system load testing. Rather than validating individual features in isolation, the team built a unified test that simulated real player behavior across all online systems, from matchmaking to cross-platform play. This session details how the team generated realistic data, leveraged AWS and Serverless technology, and balanced test fidelity against cost and complexity. Attendees learn how Gearbox overcame late-stage technical challenges such as spot instance terminations and adopting Serverless Redis, and how these efforts led to both platform stability and improved team readiness. The talk provides practical takeaways for studios looking to conduct high-fidelity load testing at scale and highlights how holistic testing can strengthen both technical confidence and cross-team collaboration before launch. Data Talks to You: If You Know How to Listen by Sahana Halady SubrayaAs a PM it is considered crucial to have data understanding and utilize data to make decisions in product. This talk will touch key areas where data reveals who your users really are, which features are worth building, and whether your last decision actually moved the needle.

"Turn Your Work Into Opportunity - From Doing the Work to Being Known for It"In this presentation, Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame member Andy Kriebel shares the journey behind his career—from early days learning Tableau to speaking at global conferences, contributing to the community, and building a business around teaching others.This isn’t a highlight reel.It’s an honest look at how platforms like Tableau Public, involvement in Tableau User Groups, and consistent community participation quietly compound into opportunity over time.

Brittany Rosenau presents "Step Right Up - Create Your Own Community Data Project".Learn what Community Projects are, how to find them, and how to launch your own using lessons from the famous Tableau Conference Step Tracker—then turn results into portfolio and workplace impact.

Learn more about Scott Eaton's accessibility journey in Tableau and how he gives back to his community. See upcoming accessibility product improvements from Tableau's Blake Burgess.

Welcome to a special 🌴Spring Break Collab🌴 with the Higher Ed, K-12, California Community Colleges, and University Teaching and Learning TUGs! We’re packing our virtual bags and taking a sunny tour through the world of education vizzes.Community SpotlightJeffrey ShafferMeet Jeffrey Shaffer, analytics leader and educator at the University of Cincinnati! When he’s not teaching, he serves as the Kirk and Jacki Perry Professor of Analytics and Director of AI Strategy at the University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business. He teaches courses on data visualization and artificial intelligence, speaks globally on analytics and AI, and co-authors books including The Big Book of Dashboards and Dashboards That Deliver. In 2025, he received the Michael L. Dean Excellence in Classroom Education and Learning Graduate Teaching Award. Before joining academia full-time, he spent nearly three decades leading analytics and technology teams, including serving as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of IT & Analytics at Unifund.VOTD AuthorDennis KaoDennis goes behind the scenes of his School-Age Digital Connectivity viz, which uses an EDUvizzers data set to explore how connected school-age children are in terms of internet access and digital resources.VOTD AuthorEmmanuella TudomeElla showcases her Academic Performance Tracker, which uses AI-generated data to bring student profile insights to life.

Aspire, Inspire and Act with Data and Insights by Shouvik NandyThe session introduces a practical design thinking framework tailored for data professionals. Attendees will learn how to align analytics with purpose, uncover real user needs through empathy, and craft compelling narratives that drive confident decision-making. By integrating experimentation and strategic thinking, data teams can transform information into actionable insights that inspire stakeholders and accelerate results. 📊 Live Demo of Essential Dashboard Techniques by Phyllis & WenbinThe user experience for a dashboard is often the deciding factor whether your stakeholders interact with it, and there are numerous ways to achieve that. Our co-leads will be leading a live workshop to show you how some of these techniques can be employed. 🎨 Go from zero to hero with Figma MakeWireframing are essential to capture requirements and help guide conversation around dashboard design. Some folks use pen and paper, but Louis will show you how you can utilize the AI-powered solutions from Figma to create something that is easy to start and scale.

Christina Gorga talks about the job market and strategies you can use to land your next role.Celia Fryar presents "Action-Packed Dashboards: Designing Smarter User Experiences in Tableau"

The Community Spotlight is Ann Stolzman.Cristian Saavedra presents "Dashboard to Dialogue: Getting Started with Tableau MCP"

Data Modeling, Connections, and Data PrepSession 1: Start with the right data, the right way.How to connect to different data sources and understand basic data modeling concepts so your data works smoothly from the start.Session 2: Data Prep and Connections ft. Jenny Martin.A special beginner-focused session featuring Jenny Martin, Tableau Visionary and Tableau Ambassador, as we explore data connections and simple data prep techniques. You’ll learn how to clean, shape, and organize your data so it’s ready for Tableau, without feeling overwhelmed.

Anish Bhatt presents "Coffee Supplier Dashboard".The use of a coffee supplier dashboard to identify opportunities for coffee suppliers and also getting insight on the competition.

Jeremy Paytas presents "Approaches to Effective Data Storytelling"

Ready for a Women’s Day event that skips the fluff? Join us for a look at the tech industry’s evolution. We’re kicking things off with an opening keynote by Eva Fors (Databricks, ex-Google & Microsoft). With 30 years in the field—starting at Microsoft in '95 and leading through the rise of Google and Databricks—Eva has seen the industry’s transformation firsthand. She’ll be reflecting on the reality of those changes: while we’ve moved from physical server rooms to the era of GenAI, has social progress for women kept the same pace?Following the keynote, we’ll host a fireside chat with a panel of female leaders to discuss the reality of navigating today's tech landscape.Opening Keynote 🎤 Eva Fors reflects on 30 years of tech—from the 1995 server room to the AI frontierFireside Chat: The Reality Check 🔥 A deep-dive with female leaders on navigating today’s data landscapeEva Fors (VP Nordics & Benelux Databricks)Stacy Kerkela (Director of Engineering Uber)Iffat Rose Gill (Founder The Code To Change)Wendy Morée (Tech Founder Moreequality & TechTogether.ai, former Salesforce) Marijse van den Berg (Senior Solutions Architect Databricks)

Guest Speaker: Ali Huddle, Intuit. Head of Customer Analytics & Data Science"From Dashboard to Director: How Data Storytelling Drives Influence and Growth"

In this session, identical twins and Hall of Fame Tableau Visionaries, Ken and Kevin Flerlage (The Flerlage Twins) will show you how to do “a bunch of cool stuff in Tableau”. They will work through cool techniques, new features, mind-blowing tips, and other “stuff” that will help you take your business and personal dashboards to the next level and make you more efficient in doing so. This session was featured on the keynote stage at the Tableau Conference in 2025.

Your K12 TUG community had a classic Show and Tell! Five community members demonstrated their Tableau Dashboards on the theme: A, B, Cs (attendance, behavior, and course progress). Bo McCready, Tableau Iron Viz winner from 2025, provided friendly feedback for each. See how different systems shape and share their data to help answer questions, identify patterns, and see their data in new ways.

We’re kicking off the year with intention.Join Comuni[Datos] NYC for our first meetup of the year, as we set the tone for 2026 through continuous learning and skill-building.This month’s presenters are:Jessica Bautista - Earner of #VizOfTheDay recognition.Diego Martinez - 4x Tableau Visionary & 5x Forums Ambassador.Leticya Liszkiewicz - will talk about the key skills that will be valuable in 2026.

We're excited to welcome Sarah Pallett, fellow west coast resident. Sarah will be sharing tips on creating the L-shaped chart. There will be an Introduction by the tug hosts, talking about our current favorite data viz resources or projects.Followed by the Presentation by Sarah Pallett and a Q&A with Sarah.That's followed by an Open Discussion with the audience, questions provided by the hosts.

Doc Kevin Lee Elder presents "Tableau Basics For Everyone"

In this engaging and forward-looking session, Will will introduce Tableau MCP and show how you can bring Large Language Models (LLMs) directly into your Tableau workflows.What you’ll learn:How AI can automate and enhance everyday Tableau tasksMaking ad hoc analytics more efficient and user-friendlyLive demonstrations of deploying AI-powered applications within Tableau Server and Tableau CloudEnabling seamless, AI-driven data access for end usersWhether you’re a Tableau enthusiast, a data analyst, or a data professional looking to integrate AI into analytics, this session offers practical insights straight from one of the most respected voices in the Tableau community.

Tableau DataFam TUG Special Alert! Back2Viz Basics and the Tableau Public TUG are joining forces in February• The B2VB team, Eric Blalash, Shreya Arya, and Victory Omovrah, will tell us what to expect with their community project in 2026.• Hideaki Yamamoto – will show his Digital Quality of Life B2VB Viz of the Day• Will Sutton – will be demoing his new AI tool - Tableau Public MCP.

How AI is Changing What Tableau Analysts Need to LearnIn this San Diego Tableau User Group session, we’re joined by Sekou Tyler, Tableau Ambassador and analytics consultant, for an insightful conversation on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the skills Tableau analysts need to stay relevant in today’s data landscape.Sekou walks through how AI is influencing modern analytics workflows, what capabilities analysts should start building now, and how Tableau users can adapt as automation and machine learning become more embedded in everyday data work.Whether you’re an experienced Tableau developer or just starting your analytics journey, this session offers practical perspective on:• How AI is changing analyst expectations• Which skills matter most moving forward• How to stay competitive as tools evolve• Real-world context from practitioners working in healthcare, marketing, and operations

"The secrets behind 19 Viz of the Days" by Kimly Scott.Ever wondered what makes a viz of the Day? Hear what a Tableau Public Ambassador & Visionary with 19 #VizOfTheDays considers her secrets to creating vizzes that might nab you your own viz of the day.

Most people think Map Layers in Tableau are only for building maps, but they can do so much more.From custom charts to advanced multi-layer layouts, Map Layers open the door to visualizations you never thought were possible. All on a single sheet.In this talk, Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame member Andy Kriebel will guide you through:✅ A quick review of what map layers are✅ A step-by-step process for building any chart using Map Layers✅ Real-world examples that go way beyond maps✅ A demo where Andy will build a visualization (or two)You’ll walk away with practical techniques and fresh inspiration to elevate your Tableau game.

*Tech Interview Tip, Celia FryarTech Interview Tip: Acing the "The Whiteboarding Challenge"*Data Friends Forever: Finding Your People and Your Path in the Tableau Community, Rain OrtegaData is better together! Get up to date on the latest from the Tableau Community and learn how the Tableau Community can enhance your career growth, provide you with free learning and networking opportunities, and welcome you to a group of friendly, like-minded peers.

Igor Garlowski presents "6 Data Engineering Best Practices to Enable Tableau Developers".Discover how Tableau devs can leverage key data engineering concepts to improve their workflows and collaborate with technical teams to easier deliver impactful visualizations.

Andy Cotgreave returns for "Ask Me Anything - Part 2"Andy answers a series of questions from the DataFam that he hasn't seen before. Some questions are from the audience, some were pre-prepared on the slide deck to make it easier to refer to.

"Cracking the Code in B2B IT Sales - Strategies to Book the First Meeting" - Chris Harasty, Harasty ConsultingWith so much advice around B2B sales, consultants and freelancers often fall back on referrals, ad hoc outreach, or hoping the next opportunity appears. In this session, Chris Harasty explains how to move beyond network-based selling and build a simple, repeatable system for booking first meetings. The focus is practical and grounded, showing how to turn cold outreach into warmer conversations, create a consistent flow of qualified appointments, and build sales momentum without relying on luck or burning hours on manual prospecting.

Community leaders sharing their Tableau journeys, lessons learned, and the impact of community involvement on their careers.

"Bring your LLM to Tableau" presented by Will Sutton, The Information LabSession Overview: In this session, we'll have an introduction to Tableau MCP, a way you can create AI applications for your Tableau Server or Cloud environment. In the demos, you can see how MCP can help tackle some of those more manual, ad hoc Tableau tasks and be deployed with your dashboards to provide your users with an additional way to access the data.

"Ten-Minute Tableau: Rapid Insights from DataFam’s Best" by Sekou TylerCatch favorite “aha” moments and highlights from the podcast “Ten Minute Tuesday” — featuring career insights and tips from Tableau’s top contributors to help you grow and skill up.

IronViz 2026 Special: Showcase Inspiring Viz + Tips from Matt and Kevin

"Template Your Way To Dashboard Happiness" by Tore Levinsen & Steve AdamsStop reinventing the viz-wheel! Join this hands-on session to build faster, happier Tableau dashboards using free templates. Leave with new hacks—and a big smile.

Join us as we explore two major AI capabilities reshaping Tableau administration: the Tableau MCP Server (released November 2025) and Tableau Agent for Tableau Server (GA in 2025.3). This session covers what these features mean for your infrastructure and security posture.Tableau MCP (Model Context Protocol) Architecture: MCP hosts, clients, and server topology Transport options: stdio vs. streamable-http for enterprise deployment Central hosting with HTTP transport + OAuth for multi-user environments Available tools: workbook/view browsing and data extraction Security considerations: PAT management, data access controlsTableau Agent on Server (2025.3) Requirements: OpenAI API key integration (2025.3 supports OpenAI only) Site configuration: Enabling AI for web authoring Supported capabilities: Prep workflows and web authoring Trust layer differences: Server connects directly to LLM (no Einstein Trust Layer)Practical Admin Considerations Network/firewall implications for MCP and external LLM calls Monitoring and auditing AI usage

Speaker: Roshni Gohil, Analyst, Office of External RelationsPresentation: Accessibility Matters: Universal Design Means Data for AllOverview: Build inclusive vizzes by applying accessibility best practices to your dashboard design. Explore principles of universal design, its impact, and key features to ensure better usability for all.