Tableau Conference 2025 Agenda:
The Key Sessions To Attend
Tableau Conference is back!
The data and analytics event of the year is back—3 days of inspiring sessions, practical training, and motivational content that data and analytics enthusiasts will not want to miss.
Are you an organization with a large Tableau deployment? Tableau Conference comes with hundreds of sessions to attend, which can seem daunting, but we’re here to help. We’ve curated the top 25 which we think are indispensable to make Tableau enterprise grade level.
Wiiisdom is a proud sponsor of Tableau Conference for the third consecutive year and here is a list of unmissable sessions that you may want to add to your agenda:
Important to note: You can bookmark sessions that you are interested in, and this year, attendees can reserve their seat at most sessions in advance.
Day 1 Sessions:
Roche: Pioneering GxP Compliance in Tableau Cloud at scale
Discover how Roche is transforming the industry by achieving GxP compliance with Tableau Cloud to fully harness advanced analytics and generative AI in the near future.
Why attend? GxP is one of the toughest compliance frameworks to achieve. Learn how Roche is pioneering regulatory compliance at scale in Tableau Cloud.
Girish Krishna - Global Product Manager, Data Insights Technology – Genentech, Roche Group
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM PDT | Stage 3 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Leveraging Release Preview Sites for Change Management
Learn from Tableau and Wiiisdom about how Release Preview sites in Tableau Cloud can help unlock customers’ ability to comply with regulatory, and internal, change management best practices.
Why attend? We are proud to be a launch partner for this crucial new feature! Release Preview makes Tableau unique, allowing regulated organizations to validate new versions before they go live.
Thomas Saitz - Product Management Director, Tableau / Salesforce
Patrick Perrier - VP of Product Management, Wiiisdom
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM PDT | Stage 3 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Your Data AIn’t Ready: Build an AI-Ready Trusted Data Layer
Discover how GitLab is building a trusted AI-ready data layer.
Why attend? AI-driven analytics require high-quality, governed data—this session explores how to prepare your organization’s data for AI at scale.
Nelson Scoville, Sr Business Intelligence Administrator, GitLab
Annie Nelson, Data Analyst, GitLab
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 11:45 AM – 12:05 PM PDT | Theater 2 | Data Village, Ground Level
Tableau Next Governance
Learn about the vision and core governance concepts of Tableau Next.
Why attend? Start the right way by anticipating governance strategies for the new Tableau Next.
Paul Ekeland, Product Management Director, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 12:45 PM – 1:05 PM PDT | Theater 4 | Data Village, Ground Level
Leading a Center of Excellence: Blueprint for Success
Learn how to lead a Center of Excellence to boost data adoption and governance.
Why attend? A CoE is critical for enterprise-wide governance. This session provides a proven strategy to scale Tableau effectively.
Brandon Ohlaug, Tableau CoE Lead and Senior BI Product Owner, Volkswagen Financial Services
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM PDT | Theater 3 | Data Village, Ground Level
Strategies for Tableau Success at Scale
Join this roundtable on admin, governance, and strategy best practices.
Why attend? Learn proven methods to govern, scale, and drive engagement in large Tableau deployments.
Sarah Weber, Tableau Customer Success Sr Manager, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT | Roundtables 11B | Upper Level West
Fast-Track to Tableau AI with Slalom Tableau Cloud Migration
Discover how Slalom accelerates migration to Tableau Cloud while ensuring uninterrupted coverage for users.
Why attend? Tableau Cloud is the house of innovation. Migrating is just the beginning—join our partners at Slalom to learn how to unlock the full potential of Tableau AI.
Travis O’Neill, Director, Slalom; Jay Young, Consultant, Slalom
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 2:15 PM – 2:35 PM PDT | Theater 2 | Data Village, Ground Level
Day 2 Sessions:
Cutting Through the Chaos with Tableau Cloud
Why attend? Learn how enterprises can cut costs, streamline analytics, and future-proof their data strategy by migrating to Tableau Cloud—leveraging automation for efficiency and governance for long-term success.
Dr. Nicholas Heck-Grossek - Tableau & Salesforce Analytics Alliance Manager, Deloitte
Geoffrey Smolders - Founder & CEO, Biztory
Patrick Perrier - VP of Product Management, Wiiisdom
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 8:30 AM – 9:10 AM PDT | Stage 2 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Enterprise-Grade Tableau: Let your data truly shine.
Data shines when analytics is governed, accurate, and trustworthy. Learn how to implement governance frameworks that ensure reliable insights, mitigate risks, and scale AI-driven decision-making.
Why attend? It’s our session—how could we not promote it?! Learn how governance frameworks make Tableau safe, scalable, and AI-ready.
Patrick Perrier - VP of Product Management, Wiiisdom
Dr. Nicholas Heck-Grossek - Tableau & Salesforce Analytics Alliance Manager, Deloitte
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM PDT | Stage 2 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Best Practices for an Aligned Governance Strategy
This roundtable covers themes that make scaling your data and content responsibly and stress-free.
Why attend? Learn how to build a governance framework that ensures seamless Tableau adoption across your enterprise while maintaining control over data access.
Jamie Karoff, Customer Success Manager, Salesforce
Sharik Dhiman, RVP, Engagement Leader – Global AI Practice, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT Roundtables 11B | Upper Level West
The Secret Life of Dashboards: What Usage Data Can Teach You
Learn how to analyze Tableau usage data to optimize dashboards.
Why attend? Analytics Governance includes many disciplines, and the usage of data is key to optimizing dashboards and ensuring data security.
Yamil Medina, Senior Lead Insight Analyst, Chick-fil-A
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM PDT | Theater 3 | Data Village, Ground Level
Data Literacy Programs That Supercharge Analytics ROI
Learn tactics to build your organization’s data literacy and maximize ROI from analytics.
Why attend? Governance is ineffective if users don’t understand data. This session focuses on building a workforce that can responsibly scale data use.
Dustin Schimek, Enterprise Analytics Manager – Data Fluency & Lead of Community of Practice, MedStar Health
Sagar Kapoor, Data & Analytics Self-Service Enablement Lead, Mondelez International
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM PDT | Stage 3 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Let’s Get to Work … Building the Ultimate Data Hub
Learn how to create a centralized data portal in Tableau.
Why attend? A strong trust layer is the foundation for AI. Learn how GitLab builds certified, AI-ready data layers that power next-gen insights.
Nir Smilga, Data Viz Manager, Monday.com
Ben Hababo, Senior Data Engineer, Monday.com
Mickey Rozen, BI Group Manager, Monday.com
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM PDT | Stage 7 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Ghosts of Past, Present, and Future: A Documentation Guide
Learn how to create clear and effective Tableau dashboard documentation.
Why attend? Proper documentation is essential for governance, making dashboards easier to maintain and scale without losing institutional knowledge.
Preethi Lodha, Data Analytics and Insights Manager, University of Massachusetts President’s Office
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM PDT | Stage 5 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Dashboard Standards Simplified: Define, Document, Deliver
Learn best practices to standardize dashboards for consistency and clarity.
Why attend? Simplify development, reduce rework, and implement standards to minimize risks and ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Scott Eaton, Data Visualization Manager, JPMorganChase
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 1:30 PM – 2:10 PM PDT | Stage 2 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
📅 Schedule: Thursday, Apr 17 | 2:30 PM – 3:10 PM PDT | Stage 6 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Reimagine Analytics at Deloitte with Tableau Next
Learn how Deloitte innovates its business using Tableau.
Why attend? Tableau Next is a new product that opens thousands of possibilities for Salesforce customers. Get a sneak peek into the future!
Moritz Schieder, Global Tableau Alliance Lead, Deloitte Consulting
Dr. Nicholas Heck-Grossek, Tableau & Salesforce Analytics Alliance Manager, Deloitte Consulting
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM PDT | Stage 5 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Surf’s Up: An Admin’s Guide to Monitoring and Governance
Discover best practices for monitoring user activity and governance in Tableau.
Why attend? Governance isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it approach—this session teaches how to continuously monitor and optimize governance policies.
Neha Kamineni, Lead Solution Engineer, Tableau, Salesforce
Patrick Murphy, Principal, Analytics SE, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PDT | Hands-on Training 32A | Upper Level East
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PDT | Hands-on Training 23A | Upper Level East
📅 Schedule: Thursday, Apr 17 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PDT | Hands-on Training 30B | Upper Level East
Use Sites (Finally!) to Govern Data in Tableau Cloud
Learn how multiple Tableau sites can enhance governance.
Why attend? Multi-site strategies help scale Tableau while keeping governance in check—this session explains when and how to use them.
Dustin McIntyre, Product Management Director, Salesforce
Cheyenne Guo, Product Management Manager, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 2:45 PM – 3:05 PM PDT | Theater 4 | Data Village, Ground Level
The Tableau Next Admin Experience
Learn about governance in Tableau Next for self-service analytics.
Why attend? Admins need governance strategies that balance self-service freedom with enterprise control—this session delivers both.
Zach LeDoux, Senior Product Manager, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM PDT | Theater 3 | Data Village, Ground Level
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM PDT | Theater 3 | Data Village, Ground Level
Trust in Data: Row Level Security in Tableau
Learn to build row-level security to safeguard data.
Why attend? Scaling Tableau securely means ensuring only the right users see sensitive data—this session covers key security strategies.
Casey O’Donnell, Director, Strategy, Salesforce
Robert Bloom, Director, Data Science & Engineering, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 4:00 PM – 4:40 PM PDT | Stage 3 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 4:00 PM – 4:40 PM PDT | Stage 3 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
📅 Schedule: Thursday, Apr 17 | 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM PDT | Stage 1 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Day 3 Sessions:
Scaling Agentic AI: Strategy, Best Practices, and Beyond
Learn best practices for scaling AI within Tableau.
Why attend? AI success depends on governed and reliable data. Learn how to integrate AI with strong governance foundations.
Nicolas Oury, Head of Strategy and Innovation, Salesforce
Jeremy Blaney, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Thursday, Apr 17 | 8:00 AM – 8:40 AM PDT | Stage 5 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Master 6 Principle Processes to Build a Data and AI Strategy
The AI era isn’t just about being data-driven; it’s about how fast you get there.
Why attend? Join this session to understand how proven processes with Tableau Blueprint can optimize your business and drive transformation.
Kelly Nesseblatt, Product Marketing, Salesforce
Nicolas Oury, Head of Strategy and Innovation, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Wednesday, Apr 16 | 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM PDT | Theater 1 | Data Village, Ground Level
The Secret Life of Data: Tableau Catalog and Metadata API
This is a hands-on session on Tableau Catalog and Metadata API.
Why attend? Tableau Catalog is essential for scalable governance. Learn how it helps track data lineage, improve visibility, and ensure trust across your organization’s analytics ecosystem.
Kevin Mazille, Senior Solution Engineer, Salesforce
Matthew Sinisi, Lead Solution Engineer, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Thursday, Apr 17 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDT | Hands-on Training 33A | Upper Level East
Tips and Tricks: Hacks to Level Up Your Admin Skills
Discover admin best practices for securing and optimizing Tableau.
Why attend? Governance starts with strong administration. Get practical techniques for managing Tableau at scale.
Kyle Massey, VP Lead Software Engineer, JPMorgan Chase
Geraldine Zanolli, Director, Product Management, Salesforce
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Apr 15 | 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM PDT | Stage 2 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
📅 Schedule: Thursday, Apr 17 | 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM PDT | Stage 5 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
Saddle Up Admins! Time to Wrangle Your Tableau Server
Learn how to catalog content, understand your user base, and build effective data alerts.
Why attend? A well-managed Tableau Server is key to scaling analytics. This session helps admins improve performance, security, and governance.
Scott Naleway, Senior Data Platform Engineer, COUNTRY Financial
📅 Schedule: Thursday, Apr 17 | 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM PDT | Stage 1 | Content Pavilion, Ground Level
San Diego, here we come!
It’s time to finalize your agenda and get ready for the conference so you can make the most out of every moment! Feel free to come and meet the Wiiisdom team at booth #102 in the Data Village during the event—it’d be great to see you there!
