"From Data to Dialogue: Embracing the Art of Storytelling in Tableau" by Marco MottaWhat if data storytelling isn’t just a way to communicate insights, but the way reality itself becomes meaningful? In this Vizit Sydney talk, Dr Marco Motta challenges the myth of objectivity in data and draws from phenomenology and quantum physics to argue that interpretation is not a flaw, but a feature. Tableau dashboards aren’t static truths: they’re conversation starters. Come explore how meaning emerges not from raw data, but from the dialogue between analyst, audience and the questions we dare to ask.

The Sports Tableau User Group held an event featuring a lineup of speakers who shared their Tableau public visualizations related to sports. The event featured presentations from four Tableau Public creators: Bo McCready, Chris Westlake, Whitney Wood, and Zac Saucede. Each speaker presented their work and provided some insight into their inspirations and approach for their visualization.

"Taming the Data Beast: Normalization Strategies in Tableau" by Robbin VernooijDiscover the power of data normalization in Tableau to unlock insights. Learn how to clean and structure your data to drive informed decision-making across your business.Learning objective 1: Understand what data normalization is and why it’s critical for accurate and effective data analysis.Learning objective 2: Master dynamic data normalization techniques directly within Tableau Desktop for adaptable visualizations.Learning objective 3: Learn how to perform data normalization effectively using Tableau Prep Builder’s powerful tools.

Zach Bowders presents "Storytelling and Templates"

"Mapping Mischief: A Geospatial Analysis of Seattle Crime" by Tim Hughes

Recently there have been some high profile criminal incidents in my neighborhood that have precipitated much discussion in the local Facebook group. Dissatisfied with the available maps and wanting to precisely identify crime hotspots, I decided to perform my own geospatial analysis using data available through the city's data portal.

Live demonstration of Tableau's new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with Claude AI. Real-time experiments querying datasets through natural language, building dashboards via conversation, plus discussion on what this means for the future of visual analytics.

Have you tried to build a table in Tableau with mixed number formats in the same column? For example, a list of metrics, some formatted as $, some as % and some just needing to be formatted with a comma separating the thousands. What if you need sub-totals that accumulate in the same table (like finance people often need)? What if you want to compare these mixed format metrics against budgets and forecasts? This is usually quite a challenge and requires complex work arounds that are slow and cumbersome. Join Jeremy as he walks through his solution to this problem using simple structure tables that allow you to keep your measures as measures and use a mix of regular number formatting to create the table you need to support the right decision. This approach has an added advantage of letting users create new reports in Tableau through updating the structure spreadsheet, opening up a world of user defined report creation without needing to republish the workbook. In this session, Jeremy will share how you can build a sample table using this method.

Beat the Summer Heat with a Climate Viz and a Solar Viz• Harim Jung – will present her beautiful AI-driven Climate Viz of the Day• Sebastine Amede – will present his Solar Energy Viz of the Day• Ellie Fields – The original person behind Tableau Public. Come hear how it began.Watch this Tableau Public TUG July meeting to learn how to do really cool stuff in Tableau.

Building a Data-Driven Public Safety Agency - Albuquerque Police DepartmentExplore how the Albuquerque Police Department, under the guidance of Dr. Peter Vielehr, Director of Analytics, is turning the tide with data analytics. Dive into the practical solutions that are helping them maintain data integrity and efficiency while adhering to a previous consent decree. Learn firsthand how Tableau Prep is utilized for data validation and maintaining data quality consistency. This session will include a showcase of establishing data baselines as a vital part of their data maturity strategy. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights and take actionable steps for your agency.

"Out of the Box: Unlocking Creativity in Tableau" by Heather CoxThis session explores pushing Tableau’s boundaries by asking better questions. Using real-world examples—like the TableauVision Song Contest, which turned Tableau into an interactive voting platform, and the Vyvanse Locator, which repurposed Tableau Public for real-time medication tracking—we’ll break down the thought processes and techniques behind these unconventional vizzes.Whether you're new to Tableau or an experienced user, this session will inspire you to see Tableau differently and give you the confidence to create beyond the expected.