Iron Viz

Get ready to viz: The 2025 Iron Viz Qualifiers are launching soon ...

And the 2024 Iron Viz Champion is Chris Westlake!

In a fierce competition that showcased awe-inspiring data storytelling, all three Iron Viz finalists delivered incredible performances. Each contestant brought a unique approach that captivated the audience. Ultimately, The IMDb Explorer by Chris Westlake surpassed the competition and was also crowned the "Fan Favorite" by the audience, aligning with the judges' choice. Congratulations to Chris Westlake and his chosen charity, Make a Wish Foundation. Check out a recap of the full showdown here.

Check out Chris Westlake's Winning Viz

What is Iron Viz?

 

Iron Viz is the world’s largest data visualization competition. What began as a breakout session at Tableau Conference 2011 has grown into a global phenomenon and become a core part of the Tableau Community. Three Iron Viz contenders take center stage and have 20 minutes to tell the most compelling story using the same data set. Like the qualifier leading up to it, contestants’ vizzes are scored based on analysis, storytelling, and design. It is something you must see to truly understand.

What to expect

Go behind the build with our 2024 finalists

What to expect as we look forward to the 2025 championships? Watch Iron Viz: Behind the Build, where our 2024 finalists spent time talking through the technical skills and strategies they employed on the main stage with their sous-vizzers.

Champion

Chris Westlake

Chris and his sous vizzer, JP King discuss what it takes to build a winning visualization.

Finalist

Pata Gogová

Pata and her souz vizzer, Peter Jönsson, discuss technical and creative decisions that took her to the championship stage.

Finalist

Jessica Moon

Jessica and her sous vizzer, Kim Vitiello discuss fantasy and building under pressure.

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