About us
We are a group of Power BI and Modern Excel enthusiasts. This group is dedicated to running monthly meetings to share techniques and inspire incredible data analytics and dashboards using Power BI and the Modern Excel tools (Power Pivot and Power Query).
View recordings of past meet-ups on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIRJFbuwYskLKHIWt9OBVpeMs-NZ_jvS_
Interested in Presenting?
Do you have a topic you’d like to share with the group? We are always looking for people to speak at upcoming meet-ups, and love to hear about the projects you are working on! If you are interested, fill out our online form: https://xlguru.ca/speakatvanpug
Upcoming events
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Power BI for Everyone: Practical Accessibility in Action | Juliana Smith
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Power BISESSION OUTLINE:
In today’s data-driven world, ensuring Power BI reports are accessible to all users is not just an ethical responsibility but a fundamental necessity. With over 1 billion people worldwide living with disabilities, inaccessible reports risk excluding key stakeholders, limiting decision-making, and reducing engagement.By implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) POUR principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust) in Power BI development, organisations can ensure data insights are available to everyone, fostering inclusivity and compliance.
This session, Juliana Smith will provide practical strategies for embedding accessibility in Power BI, including:
- Applying WCAG POUR principles to Power BI development for enhanced accessibility.
- Leveraging built-in Power BI accessibility features, such as keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and alt text for visuals.
- Structuring data reports effectively to optimise usability and meet compliance standards.
SPEAKER PROFILE:
Juliana Smith is a multi‑award‑winning data and reporting expert with a background in Physical Oceanography. For over 15 years she has explored the stories hidden within data, and since 2020 she has been leveraging Power BI to deliver scalable, high‑quality and accessible insights and data visualisations.Connect with and follow Juliana online at:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-smith-citp/
- Website: https://smart-frames.co.uk/
TENTATIVE AGENDA (subject to change, all times listed are in Pacific Time):
- 8:45am Teams Meeting opens to attendees to begin joining
- 9:00am-9:05am Welcome and Meeting Overview
- 9:05am-10:05am Feature Presentation
- 10:05am-10:10am Meeting Wrap-up
REGISTRATION:
This meet-up will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, and will be recorded to share with others who were not able to attend live. You must RSVP for the event in order to access the Teams Meeting link.JOINING THE EVENT:
Attendees can join the Teams Meeting starting at 8:45am on the day of the event. The link will be visible only if you RSVP beforehand.Once the event gets underway at 9:00am, we ask that attendees make sure they are on MUTE, so background noise and distractions are minimized.
During the presentation, attendees can type questions and comments into the chat area, which will be monitored by the event hosts. There will be time for Q&A at the end, where attendees can un-mute their mic and even share their video to ask questions.
**NOTE: As mentioned above, this event will be recorded and shared online, so attendee information may be visible in the recording.
58 attendees
Much Ado About Nothing: Handling Blank Values in Excel | Mark Proctor
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ExcelSESSION OUTLINE:
What is nothing? Does it exist? These are deep philosophical questions. Thankfully, in the context of Excel, there is an answer, which we will explore with Microsoft MVP Mark Proctor. Once we understand how Excel handles blank values, we can not only work with nothingness, but bend it to our will!SPEAKER PROFILE:
Mark Proctor is the founder of Excel Off The Grid, a leading learning platform for professionals who want to work smarter with Excel. He is known for making features and concepts easy to understand and apply, enabling others to build practical, automated, real-world solutions that save time.Mark is also a Microsoft MVP, co-host of The Unpivot Podcast, and a contributor to the ICAEW Excel Community.
Connect with and follow Mark online at:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstephenproctor
- Website and Blog: https://exceloffthegrid.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcelOffTheGrid
TENTATIVE AGENDA (subject to change, all times listed are in Pacific Time):
- 8:45am Teams Meeting opens to attendees to begin joining
- 9:00am-9:05am Welcome and Meeting Overview
- 9:05am-10:05am Feature Presentation
- 10:05am-10:10am Meeting Wrap-up
REGISTRATION:
This meet-up will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, and will be recorded to share with others who were not able to attend live. You must RSVP for the event in order to access the Teams Meeting link.JOINING THE EVENT:
Attendees can join the Teams Meeting starting at 8:45am on the day of the event. The link will be visible only if you RSVP beforehand.Once the event gets underway at 9:00am, we ask that attendees make sure they are on MUTE, so background noise and distractions are minimized.
During the presentation, attendees can type questions and comments into the chat area, which will be monitored by the event hosts. There will be time for Q&A at the end, where attendees can un-mute their mic and even share their video to ask questions.
**NOTE: As mentioned above, this event will be recorded and shared online, so attendee information may be visible in the recording.
72 attendees
Past events
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