I received this information from FamilySearch today:
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RootsTech 2026 is officially underway!
The world's largest genealogy conference will include hundreds of classes, several sponsors, and inspiring speakers to help you make deeper connections with your roots and join with millions of people, in person and online, in making exciting family discoveries.
RootsTech Online Is Free
Even if you aren't attending RootsTech in person, did you know you can participate in the virtual RootsTech 2026 experience for free? Live-streamed keynote presentations and online classes will be available for streaming, so you can watch them from wherever you are. Many on-demand videos of class sessions and keynotes will still be available after the conference ends so you can view them later.
As you participate in RootsTech online, you can chat with vendors, relatives, professional genealogists, and other RootsTech attendees, as well as participate in virtual activities and visit the virtual expo hall.
What Activities Are Offered at RootsTech?
RootsTech 2026 has many inspiring activities for participants of all ages and backgrounds. With over 3,200 classes already accessible in the RootsTech Video Library, this year's conference features 530 new class sessions in over 43 languages online. Classes cover topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) technology in genealogy research, deep-diving into different genealogy tools and services, specific research techniques, preserving family memories with digital tools, and DNA. You can browse classes and set up your class schedule online.
Other exciting events and activities at RootsTech 2026 include keynotes from several inspiring individuals, including Tara Roberts, Steve Young, Marlee Matlin, and others. You can also meet more family members and connect with people in your tree by using Relatives at RootsTech. Sign in to connect with cousins who are also attending the conference, either online or in person!
Learn about the newest technology and innovations happening in genealogy research during the RootsTech Innovation and Tech Forum and FamilySearch Global and Tech Forum, with leading genealogy experts. Then check out the expo hall, featuring over 200 exhibitors, who will be available for free for all 3 days of the conference.
New additions to this year's expo hall allow attendees to explore various regions of the world in the global discovery zone, through games, crafts, taste, and fragrance, or attendees can hang out in the ball pit conversation space, where you can take a break and chat with other RootsTech attendees.
Family Discovery Day is a free in-person event on Saturday, 7 March, especially for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Melanie Rasband as featured speakers, as well as a variety of classes designed to help Church members with temple work and family history. Several of these class sessions will also be available online.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to connect with others and access amazing resources to help you on your family history journey this year! We can't wait to join with you online or in person for RootsTech 2026!
What Is RootsTech?
RootsTech is a place to learn, be inspired, and make connections through family history. Hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by other leading genealogy organizations, RootsTech has hundreds of expert classes, tips and tricks videos, and inspiring stories that can help you experience family history like never before. Visit our on-demand learning library, or make plans to join us for our next virtual or in-person conference event.
NOTE: You can see the current list of RootsTech 2026 online and in-person speakers and presentation titles in https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/schedule/preview. By clicking on the presentation title, you can find a Download button to download the syllabus to your computer for many of the presentations.
Disclosure: I am a RootsTech 2026 "Influencer" but will receive no remuneration for my support or posting of RootsTech information. I will be an online participant this year because of my health issues.
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RootsTech Online Is Free
Even if you aren't attending RootsTech in person, did you know you can participate in the virtual RootsTech 2026 experience for free? Live-streamed keynote presentations and online classes will be available for streaming, so you can watch them from wherever you are. Many on-demand videos of class sessions and keynotes will still be available after the conference ends so you can view them later.
As you participate in RootsTech online, you can chat with vendors, relatives, professional genealogists, and other RootsTech attendees, as well as participate in virtual activities and visit the virtual expo hall.
What Activities Are Offered at RootsTech?
RootsTech 2026 has many inspiring activities for participants of all ages and backgrounds. With over 3,200 classes already accessible in the RootsTech Video Library, this year's conference features 530 new class sessions in over 43 languages online. Classes cover topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) technology in genealogy research, deep-diving into different genealogy tools and services, specific research techniques, preserving family memories with digital tools, and DNA. You can browse classes and set up your class schedule online.
Other exciting events and activities at RootsTech 2026 include keynotes from several inspiring individuals, including Tara Roberts, Steve Young, Marlee Matlin, and others. You can also meet more family members and connect with people in your tree by using Relatives at RootsTech. Sign in to connect with cousins who are also attending the conference, either online or in person!
Learn about the newest technology and innovations happening in genealogy research during the RootsTech Innovation and Tech Forum and FamilySearch Global and Tech Forum, with leading genealogy experts. Then check out the expo hall, featuring over 200 exhibitors, who will be available for free for all 3 days of the conference.
New additions to this year's expo hall allow attendees to explore various regions of the world in the global discovery zone, through games, crafts, taste, and fragrance, or attendees can hang out in the ball pit conversation space, where you can take a break and chat with other RootsTech attendees.
Family Discovery Day is a free in-person event on Saturday, 7 March, especially for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Melanie Rasband as featured speakers, as well as a variety of classes designed to help Church members with temple work and family history. Several of these class sessions will also be available online.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to connect with others and access amazing resources to help you on your family history journey this year! We can't wait to join with you online or in person for RootsTech 2026!
What Is RootsTech?
RootsTech is a place to learn, be inspired, and make connections through family history. Hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by other leading genealogy organizations, RootsTech has hundreds of expert classes, tips and tricks videos, and inspiring stories that can help you experience family history like never before. Visit our on-demand learning library, or make plans to join us for our next virtual or in-person conference event.
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NOTE: You can see the current list of RootsTech 2026 online and in-person speakers and presentation titles in https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/schedule/preview. By clicking on the presentation title, you can find a Download button to download the syllabus to your computer for many of the presentations.
Disclosure: I am a RootsTech 2026 "Influencer" but will receive no remuneration for my support or posting of RootsTech information. I will be an online participant this year because of my health issues.
The URL for this post is:
Copyright (c) 2026, Randall J. Seaver
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