Tableau DataFest: Bringing Virtual Tableau Connections In-Person

Tableau DataFest took the magic of Tableau Conference (TC) on the road and connected our global DataFam community, customers, prospects, partners and colleagues. The Tableau DataFest events drew together key sessions from TC with bespoke demos and deep dives from local customers and partners. Amongst this group were Tableau Community members who spoke in 16 different cities on how the DataFam has impacted their data journeys and accelerated their Tableau learning. These DataFest events also acted as a catalyst for Tableau User Group meetups to take place—hosting events in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Sydney, and London. Hear what the global Tableau Community is saying about the future of community from their DataFest 2022 experience. 

We’ve missed being in-person with the DataFam

The Community has remained lively and active the last few years through virtual connections—but there was a special energy during DataFest 2022 with the excitement of meeting virtual DataFam members in-person. During the events, Community speakers also shared their Tableau journeys and how utilizing Community connections can help up-skill and grow your career.

Vani Agarwal, Tableau Ambassador, who was part of Delhi DataFest said, “Meeting so many like-minded people under one roof who share a similar passion was amazing. The knowledge sharing and feeling of being part of a community was just a surreal experience”. 

Tableau User Groups have historically always been the place to make connections so having the opportunity to host in-person Tableau User Group meetups during DataFest signaled this would be the first of many more opportunities to connect. 

Digital connections are here to stay

Through social media and Tableau User Group meetups, the DataFam had the opportunity to have more of a global reach, connecting with data lovers around the world. While more Tableau User Groups are opening up in-person, virtual options will still be available. Some User Group meetups will have options to attend both virtually and have on-demand viewing. 

Although being in-person has its perks, digital creates more inclusive ways to get involved with the Community. “There are lots of ways to get involved. You can go to the Tableau Public website and sign up,” Tableau Visionary, Sarah Bartlett says. Alternatively, a search on the Twitter and LinkedIn social media platforms for #DataFam will lead you to the Tableau Community, which Moderna Principal, Data Visualization and Enablement leader Adam Mico describes as the “bat-signal” for data experts.

Whether you thrive meeting the Community in person or choose to interact virtually, there are multiple ways to make full use of the Community to help you on your Tableau journey. DataFest was only the beginning, and an indication that the DataFam is back in full force. 

Explore the many ways to get involved with the Tableau Community—matched to you and your goals:

• New to Tableau Community? Check out the blog, Ways to Get Started with the Tableau Community and find the best next step for you.
• Want to create local connections or see past meetups? Find a local Tableau User Group or watch past recordings from Tableau User Group Meetings.
• See what the Community is creating and be inspired by all the visualizations on Tableau Public.
• Stay up to date with the DataFam by following our Community Leaders on Twitter.
• Receive the latest and greatest on program news, member profiles, events and more by signing up for Community updates.