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What is Iron Viz?
Iron Viz—the world’s largest virtual data visualization competition—ignites and showcases the power of the Tableau Community, giving you the opportunity to interact with data rockstars worldwide. Three finalists (determined by the Iron Viz Qualifier Contest earlier this year) will advance to the Iron Viz Championship this October.
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Watch Iron Viz 2020Download the Supporter Kit
Excited about Iron Viz? Want to learn a bit more about the event? We understand, which is why we've compiled this kit to ensure you have everything you need to know about Iron Viz 2020 to make the most of your time before and during the event. Plus, we've thrown in a bunch of fun things too!
So go on—cut out your crowns and prepare to get vizzy with us. We guarantee you’ll be on the edge of your seat excited as you watch our Iron Viz finalists take the virtual stage.
Get the kitPerhaps it was the fact that this was a formal competition or that I spent more time than previous visualizations, but something about this contest allowed me to really up my game. So, while none of them won, I learned so much in creating them, taking a big leap forward in my development, so it was well worth it.
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Who participated in the Qualifier Contest?
In this Iron Viz Qualifier Contest, entrants were invited to create data visualizations on the topic of 'health and wellness.' Submissions were accepted until August 4, 2020.
The contest is now closed but you can explore all the Iron Viz entries that were submitted (over 370!) earlier this summer from around the world.
Learn moreIron Viz 2020
| Date | Name | Announcements | Prizes | |
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| June 30, 2020 - August 4, 2020 |
Iron Viz Qualifier* |
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| October, 2020 |
Iron Viz Championship |
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Official Iron Viz Qualifier Rules
Iron Viz 2019
It wouldn't be Tableau Conference without the fiercest data competition of them all: Iron Viz. The visualization showdown took the three winners—or "the cream of the crop"—of Tableau Public, global-qualifier competitions and put them in a pressure cooker of a live vizzing event. In front of a massive live audience with thousands more watching online, the Iron Viz contenders were given 20 minutes to cook up a showstopping viz to tantalize, sizzle, and reign supreme.
Relive the action from the Iron Viz Championship at the 2019 Tableau Conference in Las Vegas.
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Qualifier Contest Resources
| Content Type | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| BLOG POST |
Why you should enter Iron Viz |
Read Now |
| ON-DEMAND WEBINAR |
Iron Viz Champion Timothy Vermeiren reveals his secrets |
Watch Now |
| BLOG POST |
How to find the best sources for free, public data sets |
Read Now |
| ON-DEMAND WEBINAR |
How to create a winning viz |
Watch Now |
| KNOWLEDGE BASE |
How to save vizzes on Tableau Public |
Read Now |
| VIDEO |
Storytelling with data |
Watch Now |
How it Works
1. Download Tableau Desktop
You will need Tableau Desktop to create your visualization. Download and install the free version of the software, Tableau Desktop Public Edition.
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2. Create a Tableau Public profile
Only visualizations published to a Tableau Public profile will be considered valid entries for the contest. If you don't already have one, create a profile on Tableau Public.
Create a profile
3. Get the data
Any data set you find interesting related to the theme! Need help finding a data set? Here are some tips from 2017 Iron Viz finalist Jacob Olsufka.
Read Now
4. Submit your viz
Publish your visualization to Tableau Public profile (learn how to do this here). Be sure the data you're using data can be shared publicly. Once published, submit a link to your published visualization to enter the contest. The Iron Viz Qualifier Contest ended on August 4, 2020.
Qualifier Contest FAQ
What is the theme and what is the submission deadline?
| Contest | Theme | Announcement Date | Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Viz Qualifier | Health and wellness | June 30, 2020 | August 4, 2020 |
What are the terms of participating?
Please refer to the official rules for the qualifier contest:
How many entries may one person make?
One entry per person. If you need to make changes to your viz after submitting, please make those changes prior to the submission deadline.
Can I use any data?
This qualifier contest allows for any data. Please ensure the data set(s) you choose are related to the theme. Please be considerate of others, and do not use a data set that might be found overly offensive. We would also like you to consider image rights when including visuals in your visualization.
Am I required to make my data set(s) or viz downloadable?
If possible provide a link to your source(s) in the footnote or description of your viz and allow 'Download' for the viz you submit. This allows others to learn from your work, just as you can learn from others. Making vizzes downloadable can be done by signing in to Tableau Public, click on the viz you created, and checking the box "Allow workbook and its data to be downloaded by others", then click save.
Who can I contact if I am having problems with Tableau Public?
You may contact Tableau Public at public@tableau.com, please include Viz Contest in the subject line. Note that submissions can only be made via the submission form.
How will the winner be chosen?
A panel of judges comprised of Tableau ambassadors, previous Iron Viz finalists, data viz experts, and guest judges will evaluate all submissions based on the following criteria:
- Design
- Storytelling
- Analysis
Analysis will be the tiebreaker in case two vizzes have the same overall score. Should the Analysis score also be tied, the panel of judges will make a final decision.
The qualifier winners will be announced on the Tableau Public blog on or around September 4, 2020. See the timeline above for the link to this blog post once it is published.
Will I receive my scores?
We will publish the scores for the top 10 vizzes on the Tableau Public blog. Scores for the Top 100 entrants can be provided upon request after the contest is over.
Can I receive feedback on my work?
Yes, all entrants will receive their scores after the contest is over. The 'top 10' are eligible to receive additional feedback directly from the judges.
Why isn't my country included in the list of eligible countries for participation?
Some countries are not listed because of peculiar requirements to run a sweepstakes like Iron Viz.
Why are the scores I received in my feedback email higher than the scores of the top 10?
All submissions are scored by a panel of judges. The average of these scores is what you see in your feedback email. From those scores, the ‘top 10’ submissions are identified and provided to a panel of industry expert judges. The scores from this panel are what you see in the results blog posts.
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