📢 DataDev TUG – February Meetup

We’re kicking off 2026 with momentum, innovation, and a brand-new set of challenges! ⚡️

Join us for our February DataDev Tableau User Group (TUG) as we dive into hackathons, best practices, new platform updates, and the next DataDevQuest challenge.

Whether you're building Tableau Extensions, exploring the Tableau Server Client (TSC), experimenting with AI + MCP, or just starting your DataDev journey, this session is for you.

🗓 Agenda

👋 Welcome & Introduction

We’ll kick things off with Marcelo Has (Tableau Visionary & DataDev Ambassador) setting the stage for 2026, walking through the agenda, and sharing what’s ahead for the DataDev community this year.

🚀 What is the Tableau Conference Hackathon & How to Get Help

Curious about the Tableau Next Hackathon?

Britton Staniar (Tableau) and Catherine Gosparini (Tableau) will break down what it is, how to participate, and where to get support if you’re stuck or just getting started. This is your opportunity to plug into the broader Tableau developer ecosystem.

🏗 Best Practices for Hackathons

Hackathons are exciting, but how do you approach them strategically?

Cristian Saavedra-Desmoineaux (Tableau Visionary), Will Sutton (Tableau Visionary), and Tara Morton (Tableau) will share proven tips on ideation, scoping, teamwork, execution, and presenting your solution effectively so you can stand out.

🔥 Tableau Next MCP Server Demo

We’ll have someone directly from Tableau showcasing Tableau Next MCP. No spoilers, you’ll want to see this one with your own eyes.

🌐 DataDevQuest – New Portal Presentation

Marcelo Has (Tableau Visionary & DataDev Ambassador) will unveil the new DataDevQuest portal, designed to elevate your challenge experience, centralize resources, and make participation smoother than ever.

Expect a walkthrough of new features, improvements, and what’s coming next.

🤖 #DDQ2025-11 Tableau MCP Challenge Solution

Cristian Saavedra-Desmoineaux (Tableau Visionary & DataDev Ambassador) will walk us through the November MCP Challenge solution, exploring how Model Context Protocol integrates with Tableau and what the community built.

If you’ve been curious how AI + Tableau truly connect in practice, this is it.

🔥 #DDQ2026-02 New TSC Challenge Launch

We’re launching a brand-new DataDevQuest challenge focused on the Tableau Server Client (TSC), presented by Jordan Woods (DataDev Ambassador).

Get ready to automate, script, and level up your server-side development skills.

💬 Q&A + Community Discussion

We’ll wrap up with an open Q&A and community discussion, your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with fellow builders.

🌍 Who Should Join

As always, DataDev TUG is open to everyone in the #DataFam, no prior coding experience required.

Whether you're:

• New to APIs

• Exploring automation

• Building Extensions

• Working with TSC

• Experimenting with AI + MCP

• Preparing for a hackathon

You belong here.

🗓 Event Details

📅 February 26, 2026

🕒 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET (9:00 – 10:00 AM PST / 11:00 – 12:30 PM CST / 5:00 – 6:30 PM GMT)

📍 Virtual Event on Bevy

🔗 Register on usergroups.tableau.com