Chicago Tableau User Group is back - and we are relaunching with big ideas, practical insights and community energy!

Join us on Thursday, October 15, in person at Salesforce Tower Chicago or virtually for the official relaunch of the Chicago Tableau User Group, featuring two engaging sessions with Adam Mico and Kevin Wee.

Together, we'll explore two important sides of modern analytics: how AI is changing the way people interact with data and how thoughtful visual design helps transform insights into action.

Analytics is no longer only about asking, "What does this dashboard show?" It is increasingly about understanding:

• What changed?

• Why did it happen?

• Where should I look next?

• What should I do with what I learned?

That is where conversational analytics, effective visual design and human judgment come together.

Featured sessions:

Conversational Analytics with Adam Mico

Adam Mico will explore how AI, natural language, Tableau and human judgment are reshaping the way people ask questions, uncover insights, and make decisions with data.

Discover how conversational analytics can make data exploration feel more natural and accessible while keeping business context, critical thinking, and people at the center.

Graphic Design Concepts Used in My Tableau Dashboards with Kevin Wee

Great dashboards do more than display information; they guide attention, encourage exploration and help people take action.

Through a live demo, Kevin Wee will bring the design side of analytics to life by exploring dashboard UX, interactivity, and the visual choices that make Tableau experiences clearer, more intuitive and decision ready.

What to expect:

• Practical ideas you can apply to your own analytics work

• An engaging conversation about the human side of data and AI

• Audience Q&A with Adam and Kevin

• Networking with Chicago area Tableau users and data professionals

• A look at what's ahead for the relaunched Chicago TUG

This is more than our first event back. It is the beginning of a new chapter for the Chicago Tableau Community - a place to connect, exchange ideas and learn from one another.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Program: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Salesforce Tower Chicago

Address: 333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual)

In person capacity: Limited to 45 attendees

In person seating is limited, so reserve your spot early.

**Please bring your government ID required for entry into the Salesforce Tower Chicago if you are attending in person.

Come for the dashboards. Stay for the people. Leave with fresh ideas, practical inspiration and new connections.

Chicago TUG is back and we're just getting started! Join the Chicago TUG community to stay connected, hear about future events, and help shape what's next for Tableau and analytics in Chicagoland.