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Thank you for your interest! Our application window for new leaders is currently closed for the quarter. Our next application window will be open on April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025.
Inspire the DataFam Community by becoming a Tableau User Group Leader. Share your expertise and help others connect by creating fun and engaging events. Join these amazing group of hardworking individuals by applying to become a Tableau User Group Leader.
Tableau Enthusiast
You love Tableau and understand the benefits of learning a tool like this can do for you and others. You want to shout about your love of Tableau from the rooftops!
Creator
You understand that putting on inclusive events with engaging topics creates a reason for people to come back event after event and bring others along with them.
Planner
We ask that our leaders run at least 4 events a year, so that requires that you're a good planner and can be organized enough to run an amazing event
Promoter
You've done the work of planning these events now it's time to promote and get people excited to join. Share with your network and local community. Spread the word.
Backed by Tableau
Though Tableau User Groups are owned and run by leaders, Tableau is still here to support you in an avenue of many different ways
Swag for your attendees
Reimbursement
Dedicated Community Management Team
TUG Leader Guidebook and other resources to help make you a better leader
Access to TUG Leader Slack Workspace
Discount codes for Tableau/Salesforce events
More…
Tableau User Group Leader Eligibility
Before you apply to start a Tableau User Group or join an existing TUG Community Group's leadership team, there are some things you will need to consider:
Mandatory Requirements:
Employee Restrictions: Salesforce/Tableau employees cannot apply to lead a Tableau User Group
Diverse Leadership: Group leaders cannot all be from the same company
Students Cannot Lead: At this time, students are not eligible to apply; however, we encourage you to stay involved with the community and explore other opportunities to participate, learn or even share your skills by speaking!
No Duplicate Groups: You have checked that the group you want to start does not already exist and that there isn’t an active group in the same city.
How to check: Look through the search function above by clicking on the 🔍magnifying glass at the top. Search by location and/or topic.
Different types of groups may be allowed in the same area under certain conditions
The TUG Community Team will review your application to verify that there is not an existing group
You live or work in the location where you want to start the Tableau User Group if it is a Regional TUG
You are able to host least 1 event every 3 months, or 4 events per year that are useful, informative, and engaging
Additional Qualifications:
You are active in the Tableau ecosystem ( i.e. You have attended Tableau User Group events either virtually or in-person ) and are excited to create an environment to promote sharing and learning with other data people
You have knowledge in the type of Tableau User Group you’d like to lead. This does not mean that you are an expert, but you have a passion to learn more and the ability to invite knowledge experts to your meetings
You enjoy bringing people together to spark data conversations, share knowledge and have fun!
Not interested in leading your own Tableau User Group but would like to participate by speaking at one of your local or virtual events? Apply to be a speaker
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