Introduction
Welcome back to Workout Wednesday! This week we’re sharing an exciting announcement and inviting you to participate in the first ever Power BI Data Visualization World Championships!
Workout Wednesday is collaborating with Microsoft and our very own Meagan and Kerry are judging the Grand Finale in Las Vegas!
Requirements
You can find the complete challenge details on the Microsoft Fabric Community site.
Get and transform data
- Source your own dataset related to this week’s theme, love.
- Your dataset must be cited in your submitted report, in a manner that is easy to find for readers.
- Use Power BI to import and transform your data as needed. Ensure your dataset is clean and ready for visualization.
- You’re welcome to create complex functions and do great work in Power Query and DAX, but note that this work will not be explicitly scored. Judges will only see the front-end of the Power BI report.
Create visuals
- You must use at least one Power BI core visual in your report.
- Create engaging visuals. See the judging criteria below for guidance on what we’re looking for.
- Ensure all visuals meet accessibility standards, including alt text, logical tab order, and appropriate color contrast.
Submit your work
- Submit your work using either a publish to web URL or a .pbix file to the contests gallery!
- Find more details, including judging criteria on the Week 1 challenge post
- The challenge ends on Friday the 21st. Please feel free to complete this challenge any time after the challenge is complete, just note that you will not be eligible to win a prize.
Dataset
This challenge is quite different from most. It requires that you either source or create your own dataset, all about 💖LOVE❣️
Share
After you finish your workout, share on social media using the hashtags #WOW2025, #PowerBI, and #DataVizChampionship. On Bluesky, tag @mmarie.bsky.social, @shan-gsd.bsky.social, and @merrykerry.bsky.social.
Solution
Check out all of the already submitted entries in the Data Stories Gallery!