The RootsTech theme for this year is “Uniting,” and RootsTech registration is now open. The dates this year are March 2-4 in Salt Lake City, but of course you could always arrive early or stay late and visit the Family History Library for some intensive genealogy therapy – ummm – I mean research.
That’s what I’m hoping to do.
FamilySearch has combined the super-successful virtual RootsTech format of 2021 and 2022 with the tried and true in-person conference loved by so many.
I don’t know about you, but I was extremely grateful for virtual RootsTech in 2021 and 2022, but I’m also VERY MUCH looking forward to gathering with my genea-friends and family again.
I’m glad to see this hybrid event because it makes RootsTech more widely available to a larger audience.
You can read about RootsTech 2023 in the press release here.
Classes
Classes and speakers will be announced shortly, but we know there are over 200 sessions that will be available for free, virtually. That means you could watch one a day, everyday, from the beginning of RootsTech through the middle of September. Sounds like genealogy-Heaven to me.
Classes will be announced soon, but let me give you a sneak-peek about my classes.
- Big Y for the Win – When, where and how to use the BIG Y test to unravel or at least make sense of your genealogy.
- DNA for Native American Genealogy – 10 Ways to Find Your Native American Ancestor (even if they don’t show up in your ethnicity.)
- DNA Journey – Follow Your Ancestor’s Path – Let your ancestor’s DNA guide you home. Literally! Y-DNA, mitochondrial and autosomal DNA all play roles in this journey.
In addition, I’m finalizing multiple sessions in two different vendors’ booths. More about this as it firms up.
Book Signing
I’m also attempting to organize a book-signing for my book, DNA for Native American Genealogy.
More on this later too.
Registration
The in-person pass is $98 for three full days, but the Expo Hall is open and free for everyone during that time.
In addition to the virtual classes, there will be about 210 in-person classes as well. According to the RootsTech team, there will be 16 classes taking place simultaneously, with 2 or 3 being live-streamed.
There will be 5 blocks of session-time on Thursday and Friday, and 4 blocks on Saturday. Each of those blocks will have 16 class slots available, so you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy. Of course, many of the vendors host mini-sessions in their booths too, so there’s a lot going on and educational opportunities everyplace you look.
You can view registration details, here.
Free Pass Giveaway
I’m giving one free three-day pass to a lucky blog reader. Of course, you’ll need to get yourself there and such, but a $98 value is nothing to sneeze at.
Already purchased your pass? Don’t despair. If you win and you’ve already purchased a pass, just let me know and RootsTech will reimburse you.
How Do You Enter?
Just make a comment on this article – something about an ancestor. Maybe the Uniting theme. To prevent dustups, please DO NOT make any type of political comment, nor include a link, nor reference a vendor.
On January 25th, I will literally pull a name out of some type of old-fashioned “hat” and notify the winner by email. The winner will need to provide their registration information to RootsTech.
How fun is this!
Ok, for those who would like to attend RootsTech in person: ready – set – go.
Tell me something interesting about one of your ancestors in the comments.
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