Every year around this time, FamilySearch hosts RootsTech, the largest genealogy conference in the world. This year RootsTech 2024 promises to deliver on a huge range of topics, both live and online. Those lucky enough to be in Salt Lake City at the time will get the full conference experience, but for the majority of us, the free online access makes it so accessible from wherever in the world we are.
Remember…
…is the theme of RootsTech 2024, but the most important things to remember right now are:
- register! It only takes a moment.
- take a look at the schedule and mark which presentations you are most interested in. This creates your own personalised playlist.
- consider signing into ‘Relatives at RootsTech‘. This is available every year for free, and lets you see how many of your cousins are also registered for the conference. A great way to find others who are researching the same family lines!
- keep your diary free for February 29th-March 2nd (or March 1st-March 3rd depending on your timezone!). This one isn’t crucial, since if you have created your playlist, it’s so easy to go back later and catch up. I spread my viewing out over the full year since I always pick so many of the presentations!
Keynote Speakers
As always, as well as live and recorded presentations from genealogists and family historians, RootsTech 2024 is hosting live keynote speakers, some from other professions, to talk about what remembering family means to them.
This year the keynote speakers include Lynne M. Jackson (Dred Scott Foundation), Henry Cho (comedian), and Nancy Borowick (photographer)
RootsTech 2024 – Prepare, Attend, and Enjoy!
As with anything in life, a little preparation is key to getting the best out of it. Follow the tips above and you’ll be well-armed to get the most out of your time at RootsTech 2024!