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MARCH 24 - 25, 2026
IN KANSAS CITY
MARCH 24 - 25, 2026 IN KANSAS CITY
hello chart maker!
YOU'VE FOUND YOUR DATA PEOPLE.
Love a good chart? So do we.
The Bar Chart Club Conference is a two-day conference filled with practical skills, real connections, and incredible charts. This professional development event is designed for anyone who works with data and wants to create better, more effective visualizations. Featuring hands-on workshops, inspiring keynote presentations, practical breakout sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities, this conference delivers actionable skills you can use immediately. Whether you’re a seasoned data analyst or just beginning your visualization journey, you’ll leave with an expanded toolkit and a network of fellow chart makers across the central Midwest. We can’t wait to see you there.
here's the big picture
conference vision
Learn it today, use it tomorrow.
Our guiding principle is simple: learn it today, use it tomorrow. This conference is laser-focused on practical, actionable knowledge that you can immediately apply to your work. The next time you sit down to create a visualization, you’ll have an expanded toolkit of specific techniques, design strategies, and communication approaches that will elevate every chart you make.
WORKSHOP DAY
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
9am-12pm & 1-4pm
CONFERENCE DAY
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
8:30am-4:30pm
VENUE
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
this is a special conference.
What makes this event unique?
The Bar Chart Club Conference is homegrown in Kansas City and built specifically for the central Midwest data community. Unlike impersonal national conferences that come with a hefty price tag and cross-country flight, we’re bringing world-class professional development right to your region—making it convenient, affordable, and designed to connect you with the peers and collaborators who also call this region home. It’s local, it’s accessible, and it’s built around the belief that the best professional communities are the ones you can nurture right where you live and work.
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What is The Bar Chart Club?
The Bar Chart Club is a thriving, in-person community built for chart makers—data analysts, visualization specialists, researchers, and anyone else who transforms data into compelling visual stories. We’re on a mission to bring together inspiring people and inspiring charts to elevate the craft of data analytics and communication. What began as quarterly meetups in Kansas City has quickly grown into a vibrant hub where data professionals connect, learn, and geek out about data. Now, we’re launching our first annual conference to amplify that energy and extend our reach across the central Midwest.
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content
Workshop Day + Conference Day
We’ve designed a dynamic two-day experience that balances hands-on skill-building with inspiring content and meaningful connections. Day one features Ă la carte workshops where attendees can dive deep into specific tools, techniques, and methodologies through interactive, hands-on sessions tailored to their interests and skill levels. Day two is the main conference event, packed with compelling keynote presentations, targeted breakout sessions, expert panels, and ample networking opportunities designed to spark conversations and forge lasting professional relationships.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
On the first day, dive deep into specialized topics through interactive, small-group workshops where you’ll practice new skills with expert guidance in real time.
INSPIRING KEYNOTES
During keynotes, you’ll hear from leading voices in data visualization who will challenge your thinking, spark new ideas, and remind you why this work matters.
TARGETED BREAKOUTS
Choose from multiple concurrent sessions tailored to different skill levels, tools, and visualization challenges so you can customize your learning experience.
EXPERT
PANELS
Gain insights from seasoned practitioners as they tackle tough questions, share hard-won lessons, and offer diverse perspectives on the evolving field.
DAY 1 (MARCH 24, 2026)
WORKSHOP DAY
The day before the conference we are excited to offer optional hands-on workshops with industry leaders.
Schedule Overview
SCHEDULE
8:30-9:00Â Â Registration, Breakfast, Networking
9:00-12:00Â Â Workshops #1 and #2 (pick one)
12:00-1:00Â Â Lunch
1:00-4:00Â Workshops #3 and #4 (pick one)
MORNING: The Data Visualization Checklist
The DATA VISUALIZATION CHECKLIST
Speaker: Erin Waldron, Data Dozen
Join data communication specialist, Erin Waldron, as she unpacks the most common blunders researchers make as we try to visualize our data in presentations, reports, and dashboards. These data visualization mistakes are predictable and pervasive, and they are likely undermining your own efforts to disseminate your research and amplify its impact. Over the course of this three hour workshop, you’ll learn how to take charts that are boring, confusing, or intimidating and transform them into engaging, intuitive visualizations that capture your audience’s attention. You’ll walk away with a step-by-step checklist to guide your next project, fully equipped to avoid the most common visualization potholes and ready to create a new path towards more meaningful data communication.
MORNING: Cornerstone Tableau Workshop
Cornerstone Tableau Workshop
Speaker: Ethan Lang, Playfair Data
During this session, attendees will learn from Ethan how to connect to data, cover Tableau Desktop fundamentals, discuss the science behind why data visualization works, and practice making some of the most effective chart types in Tableau.
AFTERNOON: Cornerstone Power BI Workshop
Cornerstone Power BI Workshop
Speaker: Matt Snively, Playfair Data
During this session, Matt will introduce attendees to the foundational elements that make Power BI so useful. You’ll learn to load, structure, and transform data using Power Query Editor, discuss the science behind why data visualization works, and practice making some of the most effective chart types in Power BI Desktop.
AFTERNOON: Adding AI to Your Dataviz Workflow
Adding AI to Your Dataviz Workflow
Speaker: Eva Sibinga, Codecademy + Freelance
Data visualization is usually a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and visual components, and this confluence presents unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to using AI tools. During this workshop, we’ll cut through the hype and build a grounded perspective on some of the varied roles that AI tools can play in a data visualization workflow, from prompt engineering to agentic workflows to one-off helper tools. AI tools can range from helpful partners and incredible timesavers to frustrating distractions and dangerous liabilities. You’ll leave feeling empowered to build a workflow that works for you and to critically assess AI tools in this always-evolving landscape.
DAY 2 (MARCH 25, 2026)
CONFERENCE DAY
Conference day is jam packed with incredible keynotes, panelists, and inspiration you can use immediately.
Schedule Overview
SCHEDULE
8:00-8:30Â Â Registration, Breakfast, Networking
8:30-9:15Â Â Welcome + Keynote
9:15-9:45Â Â Keynote
9:45-10:00Â Â Guided Networking
10:15-11:15Â Â Breakout Sessions
11:30-12:00Â Â Keynote
12:00-1:00Â Â Lunch
1:00-1:30Â Keynote
1:45-2:45Â Â Breakout Sessions
3:00-4:00Â Â KC Resource Fair
4:00-4:30Â Â Closing Remarks
4:30-7:00Â Â Happy Hour
8:00-8:30: Registration, Breakfast, Networking
REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST, NETWORKING
Kick off the day with breakfast with your fellow data people. You can visit the registration table, enjoy breakfast and coffee, and start to meet the other incredible data minds in the room.Â
8:30-9:15: Welcome + Keynote: Erin Waldron
WELCOME
Speaker: Erin Waldron
Bar Chart Club Founder, Erin Waldron, will kick off the event with opening remarks and a personal data visualization story about friendship, the quantitative self movement, and how to pick the right chart.
9:15-9:45: Keynote: Christopher Laubenthal
Inside job: Building a Culture Supportive of Data Visualization
Speaker: Christopher Laubenthal
Building an environment that understands, and values data visualization is no small task—especially when you’re one of the few practitioners inside an organization. This session explores practical, hard-won lessons on how to champion data literacy and design thinking from the inside out. Drawing on experiences across both business and philanthropic sectors, Christopher shares strategies for influencing culture, strengthening buy-in, and making data visualization a sustainable, shared practice rather than a one-person miracle.
9:45-10:00: Guided Networking
Speaker: Erin Waldron
Erin will guide the group through a few, easy networking exercises to meet new colleagues in the data space.
10:15-11:15: Women in Data Panel
WOMEN IN DATA
Panelists: Sarah Byrd, Liz Perkins, and Lyndsay Noble
Moderator: Erin WaldronÂ
Join us for a curious, candid, and eye-opening conversation about what it looks and feels like to be a woman working in the male-dominated field of data.
10:15-11:15: Careers in Data Panel
CAREERS IN DATA
Panelists: Alyssa Huff, Sean Miller, & Ryan Vandament
Moderator: Dr. Dave Lingerfelt
Join us for a deep-dive conversation into the development of careers in data. From the intentional preparation to the unexpected curveballs, these industry leaders will look back at what’s worked in their careers so far and look forward to where they’re going next.Â
11:30-12:00: Keynote: Felicia Styer
15 Years of Personal Projects - How They Shaped Me And My Career
Speaker: Felicia Styer
Before Felicia knew about data visualization, she used spreadsheets to figure out which final exams she could fail. Whether it was building a portfolio, creating practical tools for everyday life, or joyfully exploring her own interests, personal work has been a consistent part of adult life – and it has paid dividends in some strange and unexpected ways.
1:00-1:30: Keynote: Paul Scheetz
The Data Kitchen: Your Stakeholders Ordered Dessert, Not a Farm Tour
Speaker: Paul Scheetz
1:45-2:45: Breakout: Eva Sibinga
(Data) Visual Literacy 101: Lessons from Fine Art
Speaker: Eva Sibinga
Have you ever been to a museum with someone who always seems to have something insightful to say about the work on the walls, and wondered how they do it? This isn’t simply a natural ability to “understand art”: it’s a skill that can be learned and developed! And even better, it’s one that we can directly apply to other forms of visual communication, and use to take our data visualization design to the next level. In this session, we will approach visual design and communication from inside the museum (virtually), building a common vocabulary and set of skills which are rooted in fine arts and which flourish in data visualization design. No previous art experience is required!
1:45-2:45: Breakout: KCAI Panel
KC Art Institute Panel
Panelists: KCAI Students
Moderator: Lisa Maione
Join three Kansas City Art Institute Students and their professor as they share their unique artistic take on displaying and communicating data effectively.Â
3:00-4:00: KC Resource Fair
KC RESOURCE FAIR
We will wrap up the day by picking three different lightning round table talks to attend. We’ll have a variety of speakers leading different talks on resources here in Kansas City. This “choose your own adventure” format will guarantee you end the day on a high note!
Featuring:
4:00-4:30: Closing Remarks
CLOSING REMARKS
Speaker: Erin Waldron
We’ll close our day by sharing the highlights from our sessions and think through what we’re going to take with us and apply in our work going forward.
4:30-7:00: Happy Hour @ SERV
HAPPY HOUR
Location: SERV, 9051 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS
After the conference concludes, we will head just down the road to SERV to enjoy some pickleball and light appetizers! If you plan on joining us, please be sure to RSVP on your registration!
time to learn from the experts
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
This conference will be filled with experts from across the industry. As we finalize our schedule, we’re adding each speaker and panelist here. Check out their full bios below and click their name to connect with them on LinkedIn.Â
Associate Director of Information Design
Playfair Data
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Alyssa is a data visualization professional with over 10 years of experience in analytics, specializing in the intersection of Tableau engineering, creativity, and user experience. Her work explores how technical excellence and thoughtful design can come together to create more intuitive and impactful data experiences. She holds an MBA from Kansas State University and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in data visualization. Through her writing and projects, Alyssa aims to inspire others to think beyond spreadsheets and embrace visualization as both an art and a science. In her free time, she’s a voracious reader who loves to draw, paint, and bake, and is currently training for her first powerlifting competition.
Director,
Analytics Engineering
Playfair Data
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Ethan leads the data and Tableau engineering teams at Playfair Data. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics from the University of Kansas and a Master’s in Applied Statistics and Analytics from KU Medical Center. Ethan is a veteran of the United States Army, serves as the co-lead of the Veterans Advocacy Tableau User Group, and is a Tableau Ambassador. He lends his expertise as a Playfair+ instructor and live trainer, as well as through his book Statistical Tableau (O’Reilly Media).
Data Design
Manager
The DeBruce Foundation
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Christopher is a writer, public speaker, and two-time Tableau Viz of the Day winner known for his clear, approachable style of data storytelling. As the Data Design Manager at The DeBruce Foundation, he builds tools and visual experiences that help organizations understand their data and act on it with confidence. His design work has driven meaningful real-world impact: The DeBruce Foundation’s visualization portfolio has earned more than 700,000 views and his EdWise designs informed conversations among elected officials. Christopher has written extensively for The Nightingale, where his work explores design, career literacy, and community building in data visualization. Driven by a belief that data is most powerful when everyone can use it, he champions thoughtful design that connects people, decisions, and opportunity.
Senior Curriculum Developer // Freelance
Codecademy
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Eva is a data practitioner specializing in visual communication, information architecture, and humanist inquiry of existing and emerging technologies. In her full-time role as Senior Curriculum Developer of Data Visualization at Codecademy, she develops online coursework on data literacy, analysis, and visualization. Her freelance work includes speaking engagements, documentation projects, and client-facing data visualization design and development. Her personal projects often aim to humanize data, to challenge the visual language of objectivity when it comes to data aesthetics, and to balance fast/sleek/digital with slow/handmade/analog. She lives in Portland, Maine and loves to sew, make music, and play soccer.
Senior Manager, Analytics Engineering
Playfair Data
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Matt works in both Tableau and Power BI to reveal straightforward solutions to complex problems. In addition to engineering dashboards for some of the world’s most well-known brands, as Playfair Data’s lead Power BI consultant and trainer, Matt shares his expertise through recorded tutorials on the online learning Platform, Playfair+, as well as live virtual and on-site training events, both public and private. Matt holds a Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising and a Master’s in Data Science & Analytics from the University of Missouri.
Associate Director of Analytics Solutions
Playfair Data
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You might recognize Felicia from the KC Tableau User Group, or as a local Tableau Ambasador and Visionary. She works with Playfair Data as a consultant, specializing in tricky Tableau builds and data reshaping. You can hire her for your next data project! Outside of work she enjoys birding, hiking, watching women’s soccer, creating overly detailed spreadsheets, and dabbling in community data projects. You can find her online using the handle Graph Hopper, or in-person at the next KCTUG meetup.
VP of Data
mySidewalk
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Sarah Byrd is the VP of Data at mySidewalk, where she leads the people, processes, and data that support the company’s mission of democratizing data and equipping change-makers to build stronger communities. A spatial data expert, she designs the systems and collaborative workflows that enable her teams to deliver high-priority work quickly and with technical excellence. During her tenure, she expanded the company’s data warehouse 9x while continually improving how data are engineered, governed, and delivered across products. Sarah began her career in archaeology, a background that shapes her belief that data are most powerful when grounded in place and context. A continual learner, Sarah is dedicated to developing talent, fostering inclusive technical teams, and supporting others on their journey in data.Â
Director of Analytics & Technical Programs
Rockhurst University
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Lyndsay Noble is a strategic data and analytics leader with 20 years of experience using data science, advanced analytics, and AI to uncover hidden business insights and drive measurable revenue and margin growth. She has led high‑impact analytics teams across multiple industries—including technology, financial services, consumer goods, and consulting—where she built data organizations, designed machine‑learning governance frameworks, and delivered insights that shaped multimillion‑dollar decisions. Known for making complex analytics accessible, she partners with executives to eliminate the “black box” of data science and translate insights into clear, actionable strategies. Lyndsay has authored research briefs, spoken nationally on AI and data strategy, and built scalable analytical processes that transformed performance for Fortune 50 and global brands alike. She currently brings her industry leadership into academia as Director of Technology and Analytics Programs at Rockhurst University, where she helps shape the next generation of data professionals.
FounderÂ
The Second Order
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Her work spans the entire data lifecycle — from definition alignment and system design to performance visibility and executive reporting — ensuring analytics directly inform strategic decisions. Rather than treating reporting as an output, Liz focuses on designing operational foundations that integrate data into how leadership teams think, plan, and scale. She is the Founder of The Second Order, where she is building a modern consulting practice focused on helping growth-stage firms turn fragmented data into clear, scalable decision systems.
PrincipalÂ
Concord
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Sean is a Principal Consultant and Tableau Visionary based in Kansas City, specializing in analytics strategy, data visualization, and modern BI enablement. With deep expertise in Tableau and a growing focus on Sigma Computing, Sean helps organizations. Known for translating complex data problems into clear, actionable insights, Sean bridges the gap between technical “how-to” and strategic “when-to.” Beyond client work, Sean maintains a strong community presence through content, speaking, and thought leadership focused on practical Tableau tips, visualization best practices, and analytics career growth.
Manager, CX Loyalty & Data
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
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Ryan Vandament is a seasoned leader in Customer Experience, Loyalty, and Data Strategy, with a proven track record of leveraging deep customer insights to drive business growth and innovation. Currently serving as Manager, CX Loyalty & Data at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, he previously established and led the modern Customer Insights practice at Omaha Steaks. With extensive experience as a Senior Consultant in Customer Experience at Slalom and as a Senior Data Analyst at Hallmark Cards, Ryan has consistently focused on transforming businesses through data-driven strategies, consumer engagement, and loyalty program optimization. His expertise spans research methods, data visualization, strategic insights, and the development of robust customer personas and experience roadmaps, making him a key asset in understanding and acting upon the voice of the customer.
Director/Associate Professor
Rockhurst University
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Senior Data Scientist
Etsy
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Associate Professor of Graphic Design
Kansas City Art Institute
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Founder & Speaker
Data Dozen
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A poetry major turned data analyst, Erin’s approach to data analytics is firmly rooted in the humanities. Her work draws heavily on storytelling and design, with a steady eye on the intended audience. An exceptional teacher, inspiring speaker, and fully-fledged data geek, Erin founded her company Data Dozen to make data analytics more approachable. Her data workshops have been hosted by corporations, nonprofits, and universities across the nation, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, and Yale University, among many others. Her people-first approach and unwavering enthusiasm continue to set Data Dozen apart. She and her family live in Kansas City where she runs The Bar Chart Club, a local data visualization group that meets quarterly to connect, learn, and nerd out about data.Â
professional chart makers
ATTENDEES
We are the people making complex data clear, one chart at a time.
Our attendees are data people. We’re the data analysts, researchers, business intelligence specialists, scientists, marketers, and communicators who transform sprawling data into clear, compelling stories. This is a gathering of analytical minds, creative problem-solvers, and unabashed data enthusiasts who believe that a well-crafted chart can change hearts and minds. We’re nerdy, we’re passionate about our craft, and we wear that badge with pride.
OUR GO-TO TOOLS
Tableau, Power BI, Excel, D3, Flourish, Looker Studio, Canva, Datawrapper, SQL, Python, R, SAS, SPSS
OUR JOB TITLES
Business Analyst, Evaluator, Researcher, Data Scientist, Consultant, DataEngineer, Marketer, Designer
OUR INDUSTRIES
Corporations, Nonprofits, Government, Small Businesses, Startups, or Universities (bascially, we’re everywhere)
OUR LOCATION
We’re either living in Kansas City or living nearby in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, or Oklahoma
TOP 5 BENEFITS
Here are the top reasons you should attend the conference.
1) Gain Practical, Actionable Skills
Walk away with specific techniques and strategies you can immediately apply to your next visualization project.
2) Discover New Tools and Techniques
Explore visualization approaches, software, and methodologies you haven’t tried before, expanding your toolkit and creative possibilities.
3) Connect with Your Peers
Exchange ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and share victories with folks who genuinely get your work and the unique problems you solve.
4) Grow Your Career and Network
Invest in your career development in data communication, enhancing your professional reputation and opening doors to new opportunities.
5) Return with a Fresh Perspective on Your Work
Step away from your daily routine to gain new insights, question your assumptions, and return to your work with renewed energy and clarity.
BEFORE THE CONFERENCE
We’ve all been there. You’ve spent hours perfecting a chart only to watch stakeholders miss the point entirely, ask confusing questions, or glaze over in meetings. At times, you feel isolated—there’s no one in your network who really gets the specific challenges of making data clear and compelling. You’re stuck creating visualizations that technically work but don’t quite connect, and you’re hungry for fresh strategies to break through.
AFTER THE CONFERENCE
You’ll return to your work energized with a toolkit of practical strategies that transform how you approach every chart, replacing frustration with confidence. You’ll have concrete techniques for common challenges and a network of fellow chart makers to lean on when you get stuck. You’ll create visualizations that don’t just display data—they tell stories that stick, persuade, and drive real decisions. You’ll make better charts and have a bigger impact.
TICKET PRICES
You have the flexibility to design the conference you want. Start by choosing the right conference ticket for you for Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Then you will be able to add on any à la carte hands-on workshops you’d like to attend on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
EARLY BIRD $397
Snag the best price! Our Early Bird conference ticket will be available from December 1, 2025 through January 16, 2026.Â
FULL PRICE $497
After our Early Bird prices end on January 16, our full price conference ticket will be $497.Â
SELF-STARTER $247
Buying your own conference ticket? We’ve got a special price for you. If you’re a solo-preneur or you’re paying out-of-pocket because your employer won’t purchase your ticket, you’ll pay half of the full conference ticket price.Â
STUDENT $97
We are so excited to welcome students to the conference! You’ll pay just 20% of the price for a conference ticket.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS $147
On Tuesday, March 24, we will offer hands-on workshops led by industry-leading experts. We will have two options in the morning and two in the afternoon. Each add-on workshop will cost $147. You can add-on just one or pick a morning and afternoon option for $294.Â
professional chart makers
sponsors
We have 11 remaining sponsorship opportunities available.
Sponsoring The Bar Chart Club Conference is an investment that delivers significant returns in a variety of ways. Beyond the immediate visibility of having your brand associated with a premier regional data event, sponsorship strategically positions you as an important leader, connecting you with top-tier talent and strengthening your reputation among the analytics community. Here’s how your sponsorship creates lasting value.
visibility
Amplify the reach of your brand.
Sponsorship puts your organization directly in front of a vibrant community of data professionals gathered for a full day of learning and connection. And in the months leading up to the conference, your brand will benefit from a prominent digital presence, reaching hundreds of engaged analysts who are actively seeking new tools, techniques, and solutions for their data work. Combining high-impact, in-person engagement with sustained digital exposure ensures your brand stays top-of-mind long before and after conference day.
REPUTATION
Be recognized as a data leader.
By sponsoring this conference, your organization demonstrates a meaningful commitment to advancing data literacy and analytic excellence in our region. You’ll be recognized as a local leader who not only values data-driven decision making but actively invests in the community and ecosystem that makes it possible. This visible support of professional development and knowledge-sharing positions your organization as forward-thinking and community-minded, qualities that resonate with both clients and partners.
TEAM
Attract and retain the top talent.
Sponsorship offers powerful benefits for both attracting and retaining exceptional people. For companies seeking to hire, you’ll connect with a curated audience of proactive data professionals who are dedicated to perpetually deepening their skills. Educational institutions can showcase their programs to working professionals considering upskilling or career pivots. Sponsorship also sends a strong signal to your current team that you’re an organization that actively invests in the community and is a leader in analytics.
what do you want to know?
questions
We're here to answer all of your questions.
As you explore the possibility of attending or sponsoring The Bar Chart Club Conference, our team is eager to answer your questions and make sure you have all the information you need. Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions below and if you don’t see your answer there, just email barchartclub@datadozen.com. We’ll get an answer back to you shortly.Â
tickets & pricing
How much do conference tickets cost?
The full price conference ticket costs $497. We will have an early bird price of $397 from December 1 through January 16, 2026. We also have a special $247 self-starter price and $97 student price.
What’s included in the ticket price?
The ticket price includes full access to the conference on Wednesday, March 25, including all talks across two stages and a variety of on-site activities. You will receive breakfast, lunch, and continuous coffee and beverages, as well as a happy hour celebration after the event. Note that the ticket price is just for the conference on March 25. If you would like to participate is one or two of our hands-on workshop on Tuesday, March 24, you will add those separately.Â
How much do the á la carte hands-on workshops cost?
On Tuesday, March 24, we will offer hands-on workshops led by industry-leading experts. We will have two options in the morning and two in the afternoon. Each add-on workshop will cost $147. You can add-on just one or pick a morning and afternoon option for $294.
How many á la carte hands-on workshops can I attend on Tuesday 3/24?
You choose to add-on up to two á la carte, hands-on workshops to your conference ticket. We will offer two options in the morning and two options in the afternoon.Â
What types of payment do you accept?
We process all of our registrations with Luma, which accepts all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
What is the refund or transfer policy?
Unfortunately, we can not provide refunds for cancellations. However, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a colleague or friend. Just let us know of this change as soon as possible by emailing barchartclub@datadozen.com.
What if my employer won’t cover the cost or I work for myself?
If your employer won’t cover the cost of your conference ticket or you’re a solo-preneur, we have a special “self-starter” price of $247 just for you, which is half of the full conference ticket. We want to make sure the conference is as accessible to as many people as possible.
Do you have a student price?
Yes! We are excited to welcome students to the conference. We have a special $97 ticket price just for students.
What happens after I purchase my ticket?
You will receive a confirmation email with your ticket information. Rest assured that your spot has been saved! Once we get closer to the event, you’ll receive an email with all the last-minute details to make sure you get the most out of the conference.
Plan Your Event
Where will the conference be held?
Both days of the conference will be held at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center located at 8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212. This is near 87th and Metcalf in Overland Park, Kansas, southwest of downtown Kansas City.
Does the venue have plenty of parking?
Yes! You’ll find plenty of parking outside of the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, and it’s completely free. There should be no stress over where to park in the morning.Â
If I'm driving in from out of town, are there any hotels near the venue?
Absolutely. There are several hotels near the venue. We do not have a hotel block at any of these, so be sure to make your reservation once you’ve bought your tickets.
How can I communicate my dietary restrictions?
When you register for your ticket, you’ll see the opportunity to note any dietary restrictions you would like us to know about when you complete the form. You’re also more than welcome to send us an email at barchartclub@datadozen.com to highlight any important dietary restrictions or allergies you want to make sure we have top of mind.
What accessibility accommodations have been made?
We are committed to making this event accessible to all attendees. The venue features wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms. If you have additional accessibility needs or questions, please email barchartclub@datadozen.com so we can ensure appropriate accommodations.
What will happen when I arrive for the event?
When you arrive, you will be directed to our conference space in the venue and you will check-in to receive your name tag and attendee folder. Then you can find a seat, snag some breakfast, and start meeting your fellow chart makers!Â
What meals will be provided?
We will provide breakfast and lunch each day of the conference, as well as coffee, beverages, and light snacks throughout. At the end of the conference, we will also have a happy hour with light appetizers.
What should I wear to the conference?
Dress however you feel best! Many folks will lean towards business casual, but if fancier or just plain casual is more your style, go for it.
Will there be networking opportunities?
Absolutely! Every meal and break will provide exciting opportunities to connect with other chart makers. And if you need a little time to yourself, there are open areas throughout the venue that you can step away for a little you-time. We get it. Conference energy can be a lot 🙂
What should I bring to the conference?
On conference day, be sure to bring something to take notes with to capture all that new knowledge! That might be a pen and paper or that might be your laptop and charger. You’re welcome to bring business cards to stay in touch with the other attendees you meet. And most importantly, bring your enthusiasm to learn and connect! We can’t wait to see you there.
How can I stay connected to this network?
You’re welcome to bring business cards or connect with folks directly on LinkedIn to help you stay in touch with the folks you meet. We also encourage you to follow The Bar Chart Club’s LinkedIn Page!
When will the Q2 Meetup be?
The Q2 Bar Chart Club Meetup will be on Wednesday, June 24th from 9-11am at Meadowbrook Park! You can register fo that event using this link.
the people behind the conference
meet our team
We're a small but mighty team.
Our core conference team of two is supported by a team of volunteers who will be there the day of the conference to create an unforgettable experience for you. Here’s a little about us and how this conference came to be.
I started the Bar Chart Club for our local data visualization community.
I am a data analyst and the owner of Data Dozen, an analytics studio based in Kansas City. I adore people, and I love a good chart. At the beginning of 2025, I launched The Bar Chart Club to bring together the vibrant analytics community in KC. I’ve been truly humbled by the incredible response. Our meetups have been some of the most well-attended and energizing local networking events in Kansas City this year. Our community pitched the idea of a conference.  I am delighted to bring the idea to life and expand the group’s reach to the central midwest. I can’t wait to connect with dear friends and meet new colleagues at the conference.Â
I am the event coordinator organizing the conference magic behind the scenes.
I am a Kansas City native with a background in public health who believes in the power of bringing people together. I thoroughly enjoy creating spaces where meaningful connections happen. As a young professional, I’ve worked in research collecting data and managing projects which has shaped how I approach collaboration and organization. I’m eager to learn more about data visualization and the vibrant community surrounding it. I’ve been fortunate to help organize energizing local gatherings, and I’m thrilled to bring that same care and attention to this event that celebrates both data and community.
where data people connect
INSPIRING PEOPLE.
INSPIRING CHARTS.
WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE INAUGURAL BAR CHART CLUB CONFERENCE!
