What is the Tableau Conference Call for Participation?
The Tableau Conference Call for Participation (also called the CFP) collects submissions to present full sessions at Tableau Conference. The submitter is responsible for helping develop the final title, abstract, and presentation deck. Proposed speakers may be added to session proposals but are not guaranteed to be a part of the presentation.

When does the Call for Participation (CFP) close?
The CFP has been extended until Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PT.

What are this year’s content themes?
Share your passion for data, stories of business impact, and success metrics. Wow us with your use cases on:

Tableau and Agentforce — Discover how humans with agents drive success together. Tableau and Agentforce are augmenting every job to be done so you can go from data to insight faster and deliver trusted, conversational analytics at scale.

Analytics Everywhere — See how Tableau can help you realize the full value of your data with a platform that seamlessly infuses analytics into the flow of business powered by the latest in AI-experiences. Tableau is living our values of helping everyone see and understand data with the introduction of Agents, a fully free version of Tableau Desktop, and all-new Headless BI capabilities.

DataFam + Data Culture — Connect with the global DataFam community and learn how other data enthusiasts are using Tableau and Salesforce to make more informed decisions and drive change with Agents and data. Get inspired, celebrate, and grow your network through content and experiences only Tableau Conference delivers. Build a data culture and enable your teams and your organization for success in the AI-era through an enhanced methodology and blueprint that brings people, process, and technology together that puts trusted data at the heart of every decision.

What are this year's Topics?
Share your data chops at Tableau Conference! Please align your proposal to the topics we prioritize for Tableau Conference 2025. The list is as follows: 

• Architecture and Data Strategy
• Artificial Intelligence
• Careers
• Cloud Migration
• Connectivity
• Customer Relationships
  • Including customer stories and customer use cases
• Data Culture
• DataFam
• Data Governance
• Data Modeling
• Democratization
• Equality
• Integration
• Salesforce on Tableau
• Security
• Tableau Partner Network
• Thought Leadership
• Visualization and Analysis

When will I be notified of the status of my submission?
Session proposal notifications will be delivered in February.

What tips would you recommend for writing a good submission?
Proposed title tips: Start with a verb and make it actionable and interesting for the attendee. Use title case and pay attention to the 60-character count.
Proposed abstract tips: Be specific and mention the product, audience, or industry. Use sentence case and pay attention to the 200-character count.

Is there a place to see all submission requirements before I submit them?
Yes! Feel free to first review this offline form, then, copy and paste your responses into the online submission form. This option is a great way to avoid losing valuable work and information. You must enter your session proposal or speaker information via the online submission form (not the offline form) to formally apply.

Can I submit or speak at 2+ sessions?
Yes! Feel free to submit more than one session proposal but do not exceed more than five submissions. Please don't submit duplicate proposals. It's possible one or more of your session proposals can be accepted. Speakers might also be asked to speak in more than one session if selected

Can I submit a presentation on behalf of someone else?
Yes! Session proposals can be submitted on behalf of someone else. Please note that as the submitter, you will still receive all correspondence regarding the status of submissions.

What happens once I submit?
Once you submit to the CFP, you will receive a notification email confirming your submission was completed. Our review process will begin once the CFP closes and we will be working diligently to send out notification emails by our deadlines. If your session/speaker is chosen, and all parties accept to present/speak at Tableau Conference, confirmed speakers will receive a complimentary pass to Tableau Conference.

Can I edit my submission?
Yes! You can go back to the CFP link and edit your submission(s) until the close date of January 10. After the close date, submissions will be locked. Pro tip: Check out your CFP confirmation email for editing reminders.

Can I request a certain session format/time length?
We ask that you please provide us with your preferred session length (20 or 40 minutes). Please note, this length is not guaranteed upon submission.

• Theater (25 minutes): A quick introductory/informative session on a specific topic. This can be tips and tricks or a how-to presentation.
• Breakout (40 minutes): Attend our dynamic 40-minute presentation focusing on a specific product or solution, followed by a Q&A session.
• Roundtable (60 minutes): Gatherings of like-minded attendees to discuss a particular topic. Opportunity to network and share best practices and common challenges facing the Salesforce community. Moderated by an expert at each table.
   

What is the process after I get notified of the status of my submission?
If your session proposal is accepted, you will become the content owner for your session. You will have tasks to complete leading up to Tableau Conference. You will receive more information in your notification email. A session owner will also be assigned to you as your main point of contact.

Why might my submission not get selected?
We receive many submissions each year—and, unfortunately, we can only select a limited number of submissions. Due to the high submission volume, we are unable to provide feedback for declined proposals, however, all proposals are kept on file for consideration at future events.

Do speakers receive a complimentary conference pass?
Accepted speakers receive one (1) complimentary Conference pass each.

Are there speaker guidelines/requirements I need to accept in order to speak at Tableau Conference?
There will be required speaker tasks to submit in order to speak at Tableau Conference. This includes confirming your participation, signing a speaker release form, confirming session schedules, etc.

If accepted, will I be delivering my presentation in person or virtually?
Content will be delivered in person. Some content may be recorded for Salesforce+ while at Tableau Conference. You will be informed if your content is selected for recording. We will not be able to accept prerecorded content

Will I be reimbursed for travel/are travel costs covered?
Unfortunately, travel costs will not be covered. However, a complimentary speaker pass will be provided for all confirmed speakers for Tableau Conference.

I am a government employee and cannot accept gifts, what does this process look like for me?
Government and public sector speakers will have the opportunity to request a Precertification letter that will allow for a complimentary speaker pass if approved. More information will be shared on this once a speaker is accepted.

Can you tell me about the accessibility for speakers with disabilities?
We will collect accessibility accommodations (including wheelchair ramps, stools/chairs, hands-free microphones, etc.) during the speaker registration process.

If I am selected, is there an opportunity to rehearse ahead of time?
Yes! We will have a dedicated Speaker Work Room onsite where speakers can come and complete tech checks for their sessions. No rehearsals will take place in actual rooms unless they are in a keynote session.

Will my presentation deck be available for attendees to view after Tableau Conference?
Yes, attendees will have the option to view a PDF version of your presentation from the Tableau Conference 2025 sessions page.

Is it possible to present in another language (other than English)?
While CFP submissions in another language may be considered, speakers should expect to deliver their session(s) in English at the conference. 

I have another question that wasn't addressed here. How do I get in touch with your team?
If you are a Salesforce employee, please Slack us at #help-tc25-cfp. If you are a customer or partner, please email us at EventContent@salesforce.com. Thank you and we wish you all the best of luck in your submissions!