I’m excited – for two reasons. First, RootsTech registration opens today, and second, in partnership with RootsTech, I’m doing something entirely new – DNA Academy!!

Registration

RootsTech will be held February 29 – March 2 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. Registration opens today.

RootsTech 2024 will be both in-person and online.

Click here to register or view the speakers and sessions.

Please note that the online version is free again this year, and includes more than 200 sessions in multiple languages. More than 250 in-person sessions will be offered.

You can take a look at the speakers, here. I’ve noticed that some of the search and filter functions are struggling today. When I encountered issues, such as nothing displaying, I closed and opened my browser again.

Click on the Filters to view the speakers, categories, meaning general sessions, in-person or online, and the different presentation types.

Please note that this list does NOT include sessions provided by vendors that will be presented in their booths – so there will be more available.

Yes, I’ll Be Attending – In Person

I know the next question will be whether I’ll be speaking and if I’m going to be at RootsTech in person. The answer is yes.

I’m looking forward to presenting two sessions.

My second session is brand new for RootsTech.

DNA Academy

RootsTech and I are partnering to offer something new this year – DNA Academy.

DNA Academy will be a two-hour session that pulls all the pieces together for you. Offering a two-hour session is something new and experimental for RootsTech.

Often, people ask about the differences between DNA tests, testing companies, and popular third-party tools. How do you manage all of this anyway? How should you approach testing to address your specific genealogical challenges?

I’m offering this in-depth two-hour class to present everything in one place. And yes, I promise to give you a stand-up and stretch break at the one-hour mark.

Please note that this session is listed as a workshop, but it isn’t in the traditional sense. You don’t need to bring your laptop as it’s lecture only. There won’t be any in-class exercises, but you’ll be able to apply this information right away.

I’m very excited about offering this comprehensive class, and I hope you’ll join me.

See you at RootsTech!!!

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