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Tableau Conference is the data event of the year. With 200+ sessions, hands-on trainings, and DataFam favorites like Iron Viz and Data Night Out, there’s something for everyone to learn, connect, have fun, and give back.
Join fellow data lovers in Las Vegas, NV for 3+ days of non-stop data goodness, May 9–11, 2023.
Las Vegas not in the cards for you? Tune in for free on Salesforce+.
Tableau Conference 2023 returns to Las Vegas, NV, May 9–11, 2023 at Mandalay Bay Resort.
Plan to arrive on Monday, May 8 for registration and badge pick-up. Join DataFam from around the world for three days of learning, inspiration, and connection. Then cap off your TC23 experience with a Training Pass add-on Thursday, May 11.
For those who can’t make it to Vegas, join us for an exclusive broadcast experience on Salesforce+.
Anyone and everyone who loves data. The magic of Tableau Conference is represented by the DataFam—a giving, enthusiastic global data community who are united by their shared love of data and analytics. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that highlights the power of data and how Tableau transforms the way people use data to drive their business.
At Tableau Conference, everyone is DataFam—from the data analysts and experts who have been vizzing with Tableau since the very beginning to business leaders, ranging from data-curious to data-savvy, looking to unlock data’s potentials for themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
Meet your data people and discover new ways to expand your network, accelerate your career, and empower your teams and organizations. Amplify learnings across your team, trade insights, and uncover valuable takeaways you can apply even after the event ends.
This year, Tableau Conference will be both in person and online, bringing together DataFam old and new.
Join us in person in Las Vegas to experience all the Tableau Conference staples you know and love—including Iron Viz, Tableau Doctor, and Data Village. With keynote speakers, 200+ sessions, hands-on trainings, community-led learning, optional Tableau training and certification add-ons, and fun events like Data Night Out, there’s something for everyone to connect, learn, and get inspired.
Register for free to watch the broadcast of select episodes of Tableau Conference—including DataFam favorite, Iron Viz—on Salesforce+ from May 9–10, 2023, live. Following the event, join us for the best of Tableau Conference on demand.
Tune in with thousands of data lovers from around the world for two days of immersive and inspiring content: daily 4-hour broadcasts, plus 4 collections featuring 15+ episodes on demand.
Register for free today with your TrailblazerID on Salesforce+.
For the full TC23 experience, including hand-on trainings, interactions with Tableau and Salesforce experts, and networking, be sure to join us on-site in Las Vegas, NV.
Salesforce+ is a streaming service that gives you a front-row seat to select Tableau Conference episodes and unlimited access to Salesforce’s original series. Catch luminary speakers, customer success stories, and groundbreaking innovation from anywhere.
Sign up with your free Trailblazer ID—your passport to the Salesforce Trailblazer Community, including Salesforce+, thousands of free Trailhead learning modules, and Salesforce certification information.
Membership is free, easy, and available to everyone.
Registration
To register for Tableau Conference, click the Register button on the top right of this page and select the in-person experience to access TC23 Registration, where you will need to create an account to register.
This account will give you access to your registration details, recommended sessions, agenda builder, and so much more.
If you’ve previously created an account for another Salesforce event, including Dreamforce, TrailblazerDX, World Tour NYC, World Tour London, or Connections, use that same email and password in the login box. If needed, click Forgot Password to trigger a reset.
If you’ve registered for past Tableau Conferences you will still need to create a new Salesforce event account. Note: This is separate from your Tableau.com credentials.
From there, you’ll provide a few additional details, select your hotel and conference pass, and then you’re on your way to experience Tableau Conference 2023.
Register now for $1,650 and save $100 off the full conference pass, while supplies last.
The Tableau Conference pass is valid May 9–11, 2023. It includes access to the main show and keynotes, breakouts and theater sessions, hands-on trainings, the Iron Viz competition, Data Village, and networking and fun with data and Tableau experts.
It also includes Data Night Out, as well as daily morning and afternoon snack breaks and lunch.
Please contact the Tableau Conference Help Desk, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT:
Phone (U.S. and Canada): 1-888-610-4286
Phone (International): +1-415-980-8390
Please contact the Tableau Conference Help Desk, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT:
Phone (U.S. and Canada): 1-888-610-4286
Phone (International): +1-415-980-8390
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the Tableau Conference Help Desk. For a full refund of the event registration fees, cancellation notices must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. PT on Friday, April 7, 2023. Cancellation notices received between 12:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, April 8, 2023, and 11:59:59 p.m. PT on Friday, April 21, 2023, will be processed at 50% of the event registration fees. No refunds will be processed for cancellation notices received after 12:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Substitution requests will be processed free of charge if submitted by 11:59:59 p.m. PT on Friday, April 21, 2023. Substitution requests after this date are subject to a USD$100 transaction fee. These cancellation terms also apply to the registration fees for all classes and events offered as part of Tableau Conference 2023.
Salesforce Health and Safety Cancellation Terms: Salesforce reserves the right to cancel your event registration without a refund if you fail to meet event’s health and safety protocols.
Full cancellation/substitution terms may be found in the Events Terms of Service.
Substitution requests will be processed free of charge if submitted by 11:59:59 p.m. PT on Friday, April 21, 2023. Substitution requests after this date are subject to a USD$100 transaction fee. These terms also apply to the registration fees for all classes and events offered as part of Tableau Conference.
Full cancellation/substitution terms may be found in the Events Terms of Service.
Health & Safety
Salesforce is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with local, state, and city guidelines, we are currently not requiring proof of vaccination or implementing a testing protocol for Tableau Conference. This is always subject to change.
Accommodations
Yes, Salesforce has reserved hotel blocks for Tableau Conference 2023. You will have the opportunity to book your room during registration within the hotel section. Inventory is limited, available on a first-come, first-booked basis, and our discounted rates are only available until Wednesday, April 5, 2023, so book now.
You can make online hotel bookings for Tableau Conference during the registration process. If you wish to add a hotel at a later date or update your existing reservation information, log in with the email and password used during registration.
If you would like assistance in making changes, contact the Tableau Conference Help Desk, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT:
Phone (U.S. and Canada): 1-888-610-4286
Phone (International): +1-415-980-8390
Email: TableauConference@salesforce.com
Note: Hotel accommodations are available on a first-come, first-booked basis until April 5, 2023.
If you reserved a room via the Tableau Conference registration process, cancellations must be made according to the hotel’s cancellation policy (between two weeks and five days before arrival, depending on the hotel). Failure to do so will incur a penalty equal to the cost of one night’s room and tax. Please check the Tableau Conference Official Hotel List for your hotel’s specific cancellation policy.
Note: All hotels will charge a deposit to the credit card on file before arrival, which will be refunded if you cancel within the specified time.
Yes, you may. Before Wednesday, April 5, 2023, contact the Tableau Conference Help Desk to make the transfer.
Beginning Monday, April 17, 2023, please contact your hotel directly to update the name and credit card on file for the reservation.
The Tableau Conference Help Desk operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT:
Phone (U.S. and Canada): 1-888-610-4286
Phone (International): +1-415-980-8390
No. All attendees must register and book their own hotel reservations.
If you don’t check in to your hotel on your scheduled arrival date, the hotel will cancel your entire reservation. The hotel can choose not to reinstate your reservation, even if you arrive the next day. You will also be charged a penalty of the cost of one night’s room and tax, regardless of whether or not the hotel chooses to reinstate your reservation.
No. All hotel reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card at the time of booking.
Yes. All hotels require a one-night deposit as a guarantee. The credit card used to make your hotel reservation will be charged the equivalent of one night’s room plus tax after the hotel cutoff date. Please check the Tableau Conference Official Hotel List for details.
Yes, as long as you are the cardholder for the credit card you present at check-in.
Can I pay the hotel with a card that was provided when I reserved the room, which is not in my name?
If the card used as a guarantee for your hotel reservation is not in your name, that cardholder must be present at check-in. A credit card authorization form can also be set up with the hotel before your arrival. Please contact the hotel directly to obtain a credit card authorization form using the contact information found here.
No. To obtain the discounted Tableau Conference rates, new reservations and changes must be made through the Tableau Conference Help Desk or My Info page.
If you would like to arrive before the event but are not seeing those dates as an option, use the check-in date of Monday, May 8. Set your checkout date to Thursday, May 12. Once you have completed a reservation with those dates in the system, please contact the Tableau Conference Help Desk to request adjusted dates.
Hotel room inventory at Tableau Conference hotels in Las Vegas is limited and will sell out quickly. For best results, use the check-in date of Monday, May 8, and the checkout date of Thursday, May 12, when searching for hotels.
Travel
For information on things to do during your stay in Las Vegas, check out the official Las Vegas travel website.
Las Vegas weather can be quite warm in May (temperatures may reach 90 degrees), but indoor conference locations will be air conditioned. Please pack layers and check weather.com before you travel.
Harry Reid Las Vegas International Airport (LAS) is the closest major airport. Mandalay Bay does not offer shuttle service.
There are many ground transportation options available. A variety of shuttle and limousine services are available at the airport, located on the north and west sides of baggage claim, outside exit doors 8–14. Airport shuttles drop off at all the major Las Vegas strip hotels and generally cost $8 –$10 per person. Mandalay Bay is usually either the very first or the very last drop-off. For Limousine service please contact Concierge at 877.305.3136. Taxis are available outside on the east side of baggage claim (exit doors 1–5) and cost around $25 for up to 5 people for direct drop off at Mandalay Bay. Airport personnel are available on the taxi curb to assist passengers.
For further details or updates, contact the Concierge at your destination hotel.
You can request an invitation letter to accompany your visa application to attend Tableau Conference during the registration process. Your registration must be paid in full before your letter of invitation can be issued.
Please note that requesting a visa invitation letter does not guarantee that your local authorities will grant a visa to attend Tableau Conference. Additionally, you are responsible for submitting your visa application to your local embassy/consulate; conference management will not submit it on your behalf. All requests are subject to review and approval. Please allow up to 10 business days for requests to be reviewed.
Tableau Conference is open to international travelers who abide by regional travel restrictions and guidelines.
Upon leaving Tableau Conference events at Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand, be sure to remove your badge.
Keep your eyes up, your ears open, and your phone away on city streets and public transportation. This will lower the chance of theft and keep you safe on Las Vegas’ busy streets.
Carry your wallet in the front pocket of your pants or the inside pocket of your jacket.
Avoid leaving bags on the ground or over the back of your chair.
We encourage visitors to ask shopkeepers, hotel staff, or police officers for assistance.
As always, you can dial 911 to:
Report a crime in progress.
Report an emergency situation.
Request help for someone having a medical or psychiatric emergency.
Training and Certification Add-Ons
Training and certification is back, DataFam! Register to join us on Thursday, May 11, 2023 for an optional Tableau Training Workshop or Tableau Certification Exam.
Sign up as part of your conference registration, and take advantage of Early Bird pricing for the best value.
If you’ve already registered for Tableau Conference but didn’t select a workshop or exam add-on, you can edit your registration details to add it at any time via the Tableau Conference registration portal.
Tableau Training Workshops: Build and expand your Tableau skills with one day of immersive learning led by Tableau experts. Deep dive into Tableau, learn with your community, and become a data rockstar.
Tableau Certification Exams: Showcase your skills and kick your career into high gear with an on-site certification exam.
Tableau Training Workshops will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Mandalay Bay.
Register now for $599 for the optional Tableau Training Workshop, available while supplies last.
No. To register for a Tableau Training Workshop or Tableau Certification Exam, you must select your desired workshop or exam add-on during your Tableau Conference registration process.
If you’ve already registered for Tableau Conference but didn’t select a workshop or exam add-on, you can edit your registration details to add it at any time via the Tableau Conference registration portal.
Yes, we are excited to bring Tableau Certification Exams back to Tableau Conference. The following exams will be available as an optional add-on:
Tableau Desktop Specialist Exam
Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam
Tableau Server Certified Associate Exam
Learn more about Tableau Certifications.
Tableau Certification Exam sessions will be held throughout the day on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Mandalay Bay.
Computers will not be provided for certification exams. You will need to bring your own device if taking one of these exams. You will receive an email with specific action items to complete to get your computer exam ready.
Yes. Special discounted pricing for Tableau Certification Exams at Tableau Conference starts at $49. Pricing varies based on the exam. See all your options when you register.
You can choose your add-on Tableau Certification Exam sessions during registration from the options available. You cannot choose overlapping exam sessions.
No. The Tableau Training Workshop runs all day on Thursday, May 11, and conflicts with Tableau Certification Exam sessions.
Additional Information
Yes, check out our code of conduct. Have a safe and fun conference.
We’re planning an amazing night of entertainment, networking, and fun for all paid conference attendees. Check back for more details closer to the event.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for the event. To learn more, please contact partnersuccess@salesforce.com.