KC Tableau Meetup: Server APIs, Prep, & Data Modeling

Name: KC Tableau Meetup: Server APIs, Prep, & Data Modeling
Start: 2025-06-05T14:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-06-05T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Johnson County Library - Central Resource

Kansas City Tableau User Group

Jun 5, 2025, 7:30 – 9:30 PM (UTC)

Johnson County Library - Central Resource, 9875 West 87th Street, Overland Park, 66212

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About this event

Join us for an exciting meetup as we dive into the world of Tableau with a special focus on Server APIs, Tableau Prep, and data modeling options. Whether you're a beginner looking to enhance your skills or an experienced user wanting to explore the latest features, this event is tailored for you. Engage with local experts, participate in interactive sessions, and discover the potential of Tableau in revolutionizing your data analysis techniques. 

Speakers

Felicia Styer

Playfair Data

Assoc. Director, Analytics Solutions

Brian Brooks

Seaboard

Ashley Hose

American Century Investments

When

Thursday, June 5, 2025
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (UTC)

Where

Johnson County Library - Central Resource
9875 West 87th Street
Overland Park, 66212

Agenda

Automating Extract Refreshes Outside Tableau	We'll be using tabcmd scripts or REST API commands to automate extract refreshes on Tableau Server.
Relationships, Joins, & Blends	Take your Tableau skills to the next level! In this session, we’ll unravel the mysteries of joins, relationships, and blends — explaining how they work, when to use each one, and the best practices for building efficient, effective data models.
ableau Prep - Use cases and Tips	See how to use Tableau prep to combine data sources across multiple platforms, create calculations and generate outputs.
Open Forum (Time permitting)	Bring your questions and your problems and let's have a Tableau group therapy session!