Welcome to the Tableau User Group Leader Hub! This is your one-stop shop for everything you need to run your user group effectively. Here, you'll find links to essential resources, training videos, and recordings of TUG Leader calls and sessions.
This group is exclusively for our dedicated Tableau User Group Leaders. Join this group to stay updated on new quarterly events, trainings, and more. We will also keep you informed via email and our Tableau Community workspace on Slack.
Create Account + Join Now
FIRST STEPS
CREATIVE RESOURCES
EVENT PLANNING
TRAINING VIDEOS
TUG LEADER CALLS
THE TEAM
The TC25 Community Encore TUG series aims to connect users to skills, new features, and strong community bonds.
By getting involved, you'll get extra promotion for your TUG! In addition, we have pre-packaged slides and full TUGs in a Box available.
Submit Your Event!
The Q2 TUG Leader Call welcomed new leaders and shared key updates, including insights from Britt Staniar on the Ambassador program, Lelia Williams on DataFam Live, and Rain Ortega on organising the new Slack workspace. The call also discussed the results of the TUG Leader Satisfaction Survey and outlined plans to improve the program, focusing on areas such as reimbursement, swag distribution, communication, onboarding, and leader engagement.
Be sure to create an account in the Tableau Community Slack Workspace and we can add you to our supported TUG Leader Channels
Including the slide on Tableau Next training and the callout that the Ambassador nomination/application window is now open!
The TUG Leader application window is now open until 31st July 2025. Here's the link to Apply Now.
As a TUG Leader, you have access to the Community Workspace on Slack and our dedicated TUG Leader channels. If you do not see tug-announcements in your sidebar, please email usergroups@tableau.com Slack's the place for you to ask questions, hear the latest announcements and network with other the DataFam from across the globe. We recommend that you complete the Slack Basics and Slack Etiquette modules on Trailhead.
Join the channel
The Tableau User Group Leader Guidebook is your comprehensive resource for all things related to being a TUG leader.
Leader Guidebook
Request a mentor through the Slack workflow in the #tug-announcements channel, and we’ll match you with an experienced TUG Ambassador for personalised advice and regular mentorship sessions.
Use the Data for All assets on Canva to create your own designs to promote your TUG on Socials, use on slides and for your TUG home page. Select “File” then “Make a Copy” to save this to your Canva account and edit. See more in this Canva Training Video.
Canva Assets
Hear from Alyssa Jenson, Tableau's Community Content and Event Specialist, for an insightful session on crafting irresistible content for your TUG events. Discover the secrets behind generating engaging topics, creating eye-catching titles, and securing dynamic speakers.
Watch now
Organised by Region, Belonging and Product, you can find a logo for your User Group that can be used for your event page, signage or social media. If a logo doesn't exist for your group, you can request one using the bookmarked workflow in #tug-help on Slack.
TUG Logos
The Slides for User Group Events deck has been crafted for Tableau User Group leaders and includes content and updates to share at User Group events. Check out the Tableau Toolkit and Style Guide to align with our Global Brand Creative.
Slides
Check out the Speaker Repository to find the perfect speaker for your next event. You can also submit a speaker request using the workflow on the #community-sourcing-speakers Slack channel.
If you'd like to volunteer to speak at a User Group, please fill in the speaker volunteer form.
Find a Speaker
Check out the training video that outlines how you can work with existing Tableau Partners when hosting your next event.
You can find Partners who would like to support TUG events in the Partner Spreadsheet.
See the Training Video
Swag credit will go to active groups every July and January. Qualifying groups have hosted 2+ events in the previous 6-month period. Check out the swag demo for more information.
Active groups are granted a $300 (USD) swag store credit.
Order Swag
Check out the Reimbursement Overview and Guidelines for steps on submitting your reimbursement. If you have questions, please use the workflow on the #tug-help channel on Slack.
Overview & Guidelines
TUG Ambassadors Ethan Lang (Veterans Advocacy TUG) and Jen Shepherd (Madison TUG) host an open forum for TUG leaders. Dive into discussions on overcoming challenges related to finding, recruiting, and retaining an active TUG membership. This training session focuses on the art of building and sustaining member engagement. Gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance the vibrancy of your TUG community.
Ateken Abla, Tableau's Community Content Specialist, reveals expert strategies for leveraging Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to promote your Tableau User Group Events. Gain insights into maximizing pre and post-event engagement and discover what Tableau looks for when spotlighting community-generated content on official social media channels.
NEW LEADER TRAINING VIDEOS:
17 jul 2025
Virtual Event
TUG Tips: Live! July Edition (AMER/EMEA Friendly)
Come talk to other TUG leaders, ask questions, share what you're doing, and learn what others are doing.
Load more
Contact Us
