Curious about Inspire? Ask the Community!

**UPDATE** Our Inspire AMA is Live!

Ask your questions and join the conversation this week.

To kick things off, share with the community - If you've been to Inspire before, what brings you back? Like this comment if you've wondered the same thing, Chime in with a reply if you have an answer.

bhall48

What kinds of training sessions will be available this year?

mmyers47

Will there be any networking events/opportunities built into inspire? I am always curious how other teams are using alteryx.

Hi @bhall48 Here's our training catalog for this year. I see that you're Designer Advanced Certified. @SylviaP is one of our trainers - Sylvia, can you recommend some more advanced sessions?

Hi! I know that exams and certifications at Inspire are “free” - and they require sign ups. I’ve signed up for Alteryx Designer Expert and Alteryx Predictive Master.

My question pertains to the sharing and breakout sessions - I am trying to book my spot on the Inspire page but I am unable to as I cannot see the schedule button. Unlike the certification exams, is it a must to schedule my spot in those sharing and breakout sessions or can I just waltz in?

This is my first Inspire so I am very excited!

Q2 : Is it a layout of the venue available? A map will be very useful for people to navigate the place.

@mmyers47 Great question! I think we can all freely mingle and connect between sessions or when we walk around booths. Like you, I’m keen to learn how others use Alteryx and at what scale.

SylviaP

Hi @bhall48, thank you for your question.

This year, our course offerings cover a diverse range of topics:

Designer Desktop - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Alteryx Intelligence Suite - Machine Learning, Text Mining and Computer Vision
Alteryx Analytics Cloud - Designer Cloud, Auto Insights and Machine Learning
Alteryx Server - User and Admin

As Sarah mentioned, we have a catalog available. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions about the courses.

Best,

Sylvia

@caltang Unlike certification exams, you do not have to schedule your spot in standard breakout sessions. We allow scheduling because we want to make it easy for you to build your agenda, but if you change your mind at the last second you can waltz, cha-cha, or tango your way right into any other breakout.

My Tip: "Schedule" a session if you feel like it is a must-attend, "Favorite" a session if you're just making your content wish-list. You can only schedule one session at any given time, but you can favorite as many as you like.

bhall48

Hi Cal,

This was the layout last year:

https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/meetings/planning/spaces/expo-halls/expo-map-floor-plan.html, just find the room listed on your training session/presentation and match it up to the correct level.

Hope this helps,

Ben

@caltang We will have maps! They'll be available in the event mobile app when it launches at the beginning of May.

Q3: I think this is more on badges - previous Inspires have had badges of their own. I was wondering if Inspire 2024 will have its own - and the designs these past few years have been insanely good and cool.

In addition, how will one procure such a badge? Is it through attendance or will it centrally distributed based on the email of attendees to their Maveryx account?

We give out badges to attendees only. Your Inspire registration email must match your Community account email. For anyone who doesn't know where to find it, you can see your Community email by selecting your avatar and selecting “my profile”. If you have never checked out your profile page, you should check it out. There are some great features to manage your experience.

Delliott

Amazing sesions, learning opportunities and the best part, being able to cacth up with old faces, meet new faces, talk data and share stories (possibly over a beer to two 😀)/

MarkLittle

I really enjoyed the break out sessions and the real world use cases.

AkimasaKajitani

Last year, I remember using the cool Alteryx smartphone App for the Inspire. I checked the sessions that I want to attend, and enjoy the gaming contents. Can we also use smartphone app this year?

bkclaw113

Inspire is essentially 1 big networking event. Pick out the sessions that you want to attend and stick around after to talk to other people in the room because they are also there because they are interested in the same topic. You can also stick around and seek out the people giving the presentations to ask any follow up questions. Then when not attending sessions the conference floor will have Partner Booths (Feel free to come find me at the Capitialize Analytics booth) where you can understand some of the ways that partners are enriching the Alteryx experience, as well as the Product Solution Center where you can talk with Alteryx staff one on one about some of the tools and products you might not be as familiar with.

Outside of that actual conference time, there is also a very traditional networking reception on Tuesday night and well as the wrap up celebration on Thursday that are great opportunities to just have a drink and talk to lots of people.

bkclaw113

I have seen a map of the main conference floor, but unfortunately do not have anything that I can share.

Having been to a number of conferences at the Venetian I would not be concerned about getting around the conference area. the main hall will have a design with the Product Solution Center in a ring design on one side, Sponsor booths more to the middle, and then some of the experiences spread out on the outside and the other side (opposite the Products). As for the break out rooms there are signs everyway for the general areas and then specific room numbers as you get closer. After a few minutes walking around you should feel comfortable.

If your concern is about navigating around the casino and larger grounds then good luck.

aeedwar

One thing I haven't seen mentioned that I am really excited about is the fact that its not just networking and training - if you're having a problem with a workflow there are opportunities to get with an expert who will help you with it and I think that has value in itself!!

lyndseyfrost

I have been looking over the sessions to see what I want to attend, but the McLaren Racing x Alteryx session doesn't have a time listed. I loved this session with McLaren last year so I'm excited to hear more! Any idea on when this session will be?

Dynamomo

HI @bhall48

There are all sorts of hands-on trainings available at Inspire. The training is in the first two days of the conference and you need to select training in your conference registration to participate.

Here is a very extensive list of the courses - https://reg.inspire.alteryx.com/flow/alteryx/inspire2024/sessioncatalog/page/sessioncatalog?search.sessiontrack=1649261468130004qoF8

The training goes from Basic to Intermediate Advanced and covers every Alteryx product whether it be Designer, Server and all of the Cloud products.

Dynamomo

@aeedwar

Absolutely! Getting help with workflows and getting 1x1 time to just understand Alteryx better is what I love about going to the Solutions Center. It's staffed with Alteryx experts who are there to help and educate.

@AkimasaKajitani Yes! we will have an app again this year. It will launch at the beginning of May and we'll make sure to announce to everyone when you can download it.

@lyndseyfrost Thanks for your question, I didn't realize I hadn't scheduled the McLaren session! It will be Thursday at 11:15. Our session catalog is updated 😁

Q4: What are some things that Inspire 2024 has improved on from Inspire 2023 based on user / attendee feedback? I believe attendee feedback is taken at the end of Inspire, and I would love to see what stands out based on user feedback!

Q5. Silly question on food - is food served at certain times or is there a location on premise that just gives out food / drinks? We don’t pay extra for that - right?

aeedwar

@caltang if the food is like last year there was a lunch in the middle of the day, but certain days there were snacks, food, and drinks in the main hall. Outside of that I know I grabbed a sandwich at one of the Venetian Canal shops that was amazing!

@caltang I love your question about how we have incorporated attendee feedback. The post event survey is very important and helps us improve year over year. The first things that come to mind are the content changes. Attendees wanted focused general sessions on high level strategy, and more time in breakouts and theater sessions to go in depth. We increased the amount of customer voices within those breakout sessions and brought in an external visionary speaker, after not having one in 2023. On the overall experience front, we increased seating and networking lounges, designated gender-neutral bathrooms, revised our expo hall and included charging stations.

Dynamomo

@caltang - As mentioned above, every full day of conference you are registered for, there is a lunch provided. There are also breakfasts every morning, snacks and beverages provided in a morning break and afternoon break. Other times when there is food is during the Welcome Reception and the Grand Prix Celebration. You don't really need to buy much food other than 1 dinner and food the day you fly out (if after the conference). You will be well fed!

Q6: What technology requirements or recommendations should attendees be aware of for participating in sessions or accessing online resources during Inspire 2024?

I think it’ll be cool to collect QnA here at the end as a PDF and as part of the QnA section of future Inspire events!

Q7. Are there any opportunities for attendees to earn continuing education credits or professional development units (PDUs) by participating at sessions at Inspire 2024?

Jynguyen

Howdy everyone!

This will be my first Inspire and I'm so excited!

I tend to be an over packer because I "like to be prepared" haha...

What are some things that someone might not thing about bringing that you found useful or items you plan to bring this year that will be of great benefit.

I've heard about packing team colored clothes to show support during the grand prix so things like that are helpful too.

See y'all there!

drewed206

@Jynguyenfor me the biggest thing is a backpack. Both for carrying around your laptop and for collecting stickers, pins, patches, etc. Just make sure not to overload it because you'll be moving to different floors alot to attend different sessions. That being said, make sure your shoes are comfortable too!

Jynguyen

That's a great idea! Thank so much

RPham

Hi!

I was looking through the sessions and saw there are 2 sessions of Alteryx Designer 30 Tips in 30 Minutes, one on Wednesday and one on Thursday. Besides being given by different speakers, is there a difference in the content of the 2 sessions?

Thank you!

@caltang for the training and certification sessions there are specific requirements - attendees must bring their own laptops and will need to download specific resources. The Training and Certification Teams send a comprehensive list of requirements to registered attendees a few days in advance. For the main conference days you'll definitely want to have the mobile app to find your way around, reference your schedule, and receive event notifications. Most people bring their laptops or tablets to sessions as well so they can take notes, although it isn't required like it is for training and certification.

We do not provide continuing education credits or professional development units (PDUs) at Inspire.

@RPham Thanks for your question about "Alteryx Designer: 30 Tips in 30 Minutes" The session content will be the same, it is a very popular session so we are running it each day so attendees have more opportunity to attend.

albert_alaluf

If you've been to Inspire before, what brings you back?

I've been in Inspire 2 times, and the others was online participation. It's like oranges and apples. TO be there, to breath there, have an opportunity to share your experience, to learn from the professional, and ask questions. It is a invaluable experience and not the same to participate online.

Once again, my goal is to participate again this year.

Albert

alexnajm

Can there be a certification exam available on Wednesday to take? I'd like to take the Expert for example, but Monday and Tuesday I am leading trainings!

alexnajm

If you've been to Inspire before, what brings you back?

Teaching more people about Alteryx, learning from seasoned veterans, and interacting with this awesome Community!

Session Catalog: https://reg.inspire.alteryx.com/flow/alteryx/inspire2024/sessioncatalog/page/sessioncatalog

@alexnajm Thank you so much for being one of our trainers at Inspire! Unfortunately, we are unable to offer the exams on additional days.

cherylwinschuh

I am really excited to be attending this year! At the conference, will there be Tech's on hand that can assist me with setting up the Power Bi and Share Point connectors? Would like to understand more about these tools and how to configure them properly. My attempts are failing.

Thanks!

Qiu

It is really nice to have a thread like this to allow use to ask questions before we going.

I remember that we can get free T-shirt last year, are we still getting one this time? 😂

ChrisTX

The attached Excel file lists all Inspire Sessions.

It helps me when scheduling sessions on the website because I can sort by Date and Time, which isn’t an option online.

It looks like there aren't any sessions on Wednesday between 10:20am and 12:50pm?

Chris

Alteryx Inspire 2024 all sessions.xlsx

Naomi_I

There will be both formal and informal opportunities to network at Inspire! Meal-time seating is open form, and I've always used this as an opportunity to meet new people in different industries and hear about their use of Alteryx. You will also have opportunities to meet people in training/conference sessions.

There are networking happy hours hosted by Alteryx Partners in the evening. These are more official networking opportunities.

You can also network through the Inspire app!

Qiu

@ChrisTX
This is amazing. Thank you.

ChrisTX

Anyone else wondering what AMA means?

At the end of our AMA event, one lucky participant will win three free hotel nights at the conference hotel during Inspire!

Chris

@mmyers47 -- The whole conference is one big networking opportunity! You'll be delighted to see how easy it is to start conversations with attendees before and after breakout sessions, and the exhibit floor is just packed with companies who are excited to tell you about use cases in other industries, too.

@Jynguyen -- So excited for you! Get ready for more nerds than you've imagined in one place at one time . . . scavenger hunt, badges, prizes, stickers, pins, swag galore!

Bring COMFY SHOES, you will be on your feet most of the day.

Stay hydrated -- Vegas is drier than you think, even though you'll be indoors most of the time.

Bring a small bag for exhibit and breakout sessions so you can carry your ID and phone easily . . . although you may also collect something handy for this on your first day! If your phone is ancient, as mine is, a portable charger is also a good idea.

Most importantly, bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and positive attitude! You can expect a festival atmosphere and tons of support.

@ChrisTX . . . are people not on Reddit? 😉

Ask Me Anything - which is this post actually!

@Qiu Happy to have you here asking questions! Good news - we will have shirts for attendees again this year!

RPham

If we don't add a session to our schedule in advance and decide at the event to attend, can we do so, or is it required to save a spot?

@RPham -- many sessions do fill up, so if you haven't reserved a spot in advance, you're unlikely to get in. That said, you can keep moving things around on your schedule throughout the conference, so I'd recommend signing up for things you're most interested in now. You can always swap it out if a spot opens up or a new session gets added.

Qiu

@aiahwieder
Thank you for the great tips.
based on my only one time experience, I could not agree more. 😁

Bring COMFY SHOES, you will be on your feet most of the day.
Stay hydrated -- Vegas is drier than you think, even though you'll be indoors most of the time.
Bring a small bag for exhibit and breakout sessions so you can carry your ID and phone easily . . . although you may also collect something handy for this on your first day! If your phone is ancient, as mine is, a portable charger is also a good idea.
Most importantly, bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and positive attitude! You can expect a festival atmosphere and tons of support.

mcha54

I have not been to Inspire in person yet (maybe this year!!) but was wondering if there are sensory or meditative areas for those who need a short break from the excitement of the event?

yeah! This is important. Is there such a space? Would be awesome - sometimes conferences can get overwhelming for the senses. A good pit stop will be helpful!

I love this question, because as an introvert, I definitely need it too. Vegas is an overstimulating environment by itself!

Last year, we found that the room set aside for Crafteryx could serve this purpose nicely -- we were very engrossed in our project, but knitting and crocheting are not noisy pursuits. I'd love to tell you that it will be the same again this year, but we're a little closer to the action (in Bassano 2602), so I can't guarantee full respite, but you are more than welcome to come by.

That said, this accommodation should be available, and I recommend asking the event staff when you arrive. They'll have the most current information, and I've always found that if they don't know the answers themselves, they can connect you with someone who does!