Johannesburg Fabric / Power BI User Group Meeting
Data on its own is useful, but boring. Data in story form makes people sit up and take notice. Every year, the U.S. Census Bureau compiles a data set of the names given to children born per state. In this session, we'll take this publicly available data set and use it to create an epic data story. You will learn how to identify key data points, visualize them effectively, and create a compelling narrative to present your findings to any type of audience. So, whether your data story is a history, a tragedy, or a thriller, you'll learn how to tell it in a way that will captivate and enthrall your audience. Agenda: BI News – Vusi Masimula MS Fabric News – Cailin Perrie "What's in a Name?", Data Stories to Impress the Bard - James McGillivray The event will by hybrid, therefore in person and online. For more information, please use this link: https://www.meetup.com/biug-sa/events/307713952/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events Please note that this event is one week earlier than the normal pattern (22 May not 29 May).
Crack The Challenge: How To Approach Data Competition Like a Pro
Data competitions are a powerful way to test your skills, grow your portfolio, and stand out in the data community but success takes more than technical know-how. In this session, we’ll break down what it really takes to excel in data competitions from how to read and interpret the brief, structure your approach, and communicate insights effectively, to understanding what judges and reviewers are truly looking for. Whether you're aiming to win, build your portfolio, or just challenge yourself, this session will equip you with a playbook for tackling any data competition like a pro. Join us as we “crack the challenge” together.Designing with the End-User in Mind: Practical UX Techniques in Power BI
Creating a dashboard isn’t just about visualizing data it’s about guiding your audience to the insights that matter. In this interactive session, we’ll explore practical UX (User Experience) strategies that help you design Power BI reports that are not only beautiful, but functional and user-centered. Join us as we unpack real-world design challenges and show how thoughtful layout, intuitive navigation, and clarity in storytelling can transform your dashboards from good to great. What you’ll learn: Common UX mistakes in dashboards and how to fix them How users interact with reports (and what they wish we’d do better) Practical layout and design principles for clarity and usability Techniques to reduce friction and drive engagement Whether you’re a data analyst, BI developer, or report consumer, this session will empower you to think like a designer no design background required.Translating Client Requirements into Effective Visual Solutions
One of the biggest challenges data professionals face isn’t the data itself; it’s understanding what the client truly needs. Often, requirements start vague: I just want a dashboard or Can you make it look good?”But as many of us know, translating those requests into something actionable and meaningful requires skill, patience, and a structured approach. That’s exactly what we’ll be unpacking in this month’s Power BI Monthly Meetup. Join us on Saturday, September 28th, 2025, at 4:00 PM (WAT) on Microsoft Teams as we dive into the art of bridging the gap between client expectations and practical dashboard design. This session will walk you through strategies to: Ask the right questions that uncover real client needs Translate business goals into data-driven visual stories Avoid common pitfalls when managing client requirements Deliver dashboards that add value, not confusion Whether you’re just starting your journey with Power BI or you’re already designing solutions for clients, this session will give you practical takeaways you can apply immediately. Don’t miss the chance to sharpen one of the most important skills every data professional needs, the ability to translate ideas into impactful visual solutions.Building With Power BI
Building with Power BI is a new monthly series where industry experts take us behind the scenes of an end-to-end Power BI project. From choosing the dataset to shaping the data model, applying DAX, and designing a final interactive dashboard, you’ll see exactly how professionals think through real-world projects step by step. This hands-on learning experience is designed to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing you with practical insights that you can apply immediately in your own work. Each session is hosted by the Abuja Power BI User Group and held virtually on Microsoft Teams, Saturdays in October (excluding 18th). Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your project execution skills, you’ll walk away with actionable techniques and fresh perspectives.Building With Power BI
Building with Power BI is a new monthly series where industry experts take us behind the scenes of an end-to-end Power BI project. From choosing the dataset to shaping the data model, applying DAX, and designing a final interactive dashboard, you’ll see exactly how professionals think through real-world projects step by step. This hands-on learning experience is designed to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing you with practical insights that you can apply immediately in your own work.Building With Power BI
Building with Power BI is a new monthly series where industry experts take us behind the scenes of an end-to-end Power BI project. From choosing the dataset to shaping the data model, applying DAX, and designing a final interactive dashboard, you’ll see exactly how professionals think through real-world projects step by step. This hands-on learning experience is designed to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing you with practical insights that you can apply immediately in your own work.Building With Power BI
Building with Power BI is a new monthly series where industry experts take us behind the scenes of an end-to-end Power BI project. From choosing the dataset to shaping the data model, applying DAX, and designing a final interactive dashboard, you’ll see exactly how professionals think through real-world projects step by step. This hands-on learning experience is designed to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing you with practical insights that you can apply immediately in your own work.
