The East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference – ECGGC – Register Now for the Best of the Best

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The East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, ECGGC, focuses entirely on genetic genealogy, an indispensable tool for all genealogists.

The 3-day conference with 32 speakers and 35 sessions takes place on September 12-14, and is open for registration now. Sessions are available for viewing through 2025, so if you miss something or have other plans, you can catch them later.

While I love in-person conferences, I also love virtual ones because they provide the opportunity to view presentations and see speakers’ sessions that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend.

ECGGC is virtual and streams live this year. Take a look at the 2025 program here and speakers, here.

Who is Speaking?

I’m looking forward to binge-watching every session. The speakers are all top-notch experts in their field. There is something for everyone here, no matter your experience level or focus!

Because it’s virtual, you don’t have to make choices between sessions.

Mitochondrial DNA 

I’m sure it won’t surprise anyone to learn that I’m speaking about mitochondrial DNA this year, given the release of Mitotree. Being a member of the Million Mito Project Team has been a dream come true.

Come learn about Mitotree: What It Is, How We Did It, and What It Means to You.

Not only is Mitotree groundbreaking, rewriting the tree of humankind, and a huge leap forward for matrilineal genealogy, it’s also an amazing scientific achievement. The team coupled Mitotree with mtDNA Discover to provide genealogists with a dozen custom reports – and now brick walls are falling.

The Mitotree Science Team and DNA Academy

After dinner on Saturday evening, ECGGC hosts DNA Academy, which, this year, focuses on Mitotree with Mitotree science team members. An ECGGC excluside,  Mitotree scientists assemble in a panel format, giving short presentations in their area of expertise and revealing the backstory of how Mitotree happened.

Hosted by Mags Gaulden, I’ll be there, along with Dr. Paul Maier, who will discuss how Mitotree was developed and constructed, and Dr. Miguel Vilar, who will discuss his focus on genetic anthropology and the development of the Mitotree.

Come share our joy and hear about our struggles, too. We have a fantastic team that loves to educate, and there will be plenty of time for Q&A.

I suppose it would appear biased were I to suggest that DNA Academy, alone, is well worth the conference registration fee😊

But Wait, There’s Even More

In addition to the speakers, ECGGC offers time for online socializing along with a virtual Exhibit Hall. I really encourage everyone to check out the vendors, because their exhibitor fees help fund the conference.

I’m excited and look forward to seeing all of you in September. Don’t forget to register here for either online attendance or viewing the sessions later.

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