I received this information from FamilySearch today:
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Registration Opens for RootsTech 2027, the World’s Premier Family History Event
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, 23 September 2026—Registration is now open for RootsTech 2027, the world’s premier family history event, taking place 4–6 March 2027, both online and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hosted by FamilySearch International, RootsTech invites people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate family connections, discover their heritage, and learn new ways to preserve and share family stories. This announcement can be found and shared in the FamilySearch Newsroom.
The theme for RootsTech 2027—“Celebrate!”—encourages participants to see family history as a living celebration of people, cultures, and stories that connect generations.
RootsTech 2027 at a Glance
- Event: RootsTech 2027, hosted by FamilySearch International
- Dates: 4–6 March 2027
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, and online worldwide
- Theme: “Celebrate!”
- Keynote speakers: CeCe Moore, Jane Seymour, and others to be announced
- Cost: Free to attend online; early bird pricing now available for in-person registration
- Registration: Open at RootsTech.org
RootsTech has announced the first two keynote speakers who will take the stage in Salt Lake City, Utah:
CeCe Moore
An internationally recognized DNA investigative expert, educator, and pioneer in genetic genealogy, CeCe Moore has helped transform the way people use DNA to discover family connections and solve longstanding mysteries. Her work has been featured in thousands of articles and television programs worldwide, and she has served 13 seasons as the genetic genealogist on the PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Moore’s groundbreaking work has demonstrated the remarkable impact of family history research and DNA analysis, helping establish genetic genealogy as an essential tool for learning more about our ancestors.
Jane Seymour
Award-winning actress, author, and philanthropist Jane Seymour has inspired audiences for more than five decades across television, film, stage, and literature. Best known to many for her Golden Globe-winning role in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Seymour’s work extends beyond entertainment through her dedication to philanthropic causes and family-centered storytelling.
In 2010, she founded the Open Hearts Foundation, inspired by the philosophy of resilience and selfless giving passed down by her mother. Today, the foundation supports nonprofits that help individuals transform adversity into opportunity, and it has provided grants to organizations throughout the United States.
Discover What Else Is Coming to RootsTech 2027
RootsTech 2027 attendees can participate in hundreds of classes and interactive experiences designed for both beginners and family history enthusiasts. The event will also feature an in-person and virtual expo hall, opportunities to connect with relatives and friends around the world, and expert-led sessions exploring the latest innovations in genealogy and family discovery.
“We invite attendees to see family history as a living celebration of the past, present, and future,” said Jonathan Wing, director of events for FamilySearch International. “We celebrate the heritage that grounds us, the cultures that enrich us, the stories that connect us, and the relationships that continue to grow across generations.”
Registration for the RootsTech 2027 online experience is free for all participants. Early bird pricing is now available for those attending in person in Salt Lake City, Utah.
To learn more or to register, visit RootsTech.org.
About RootsTech
RootsTech is the world’s premier family history and genealogy conference, hosted annually by FamilySearch International. Held in person in Salt Lake City, Utah, and online for a global audience, RootsTech brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to learn, share, and celebrate family connections. The conference features hundreds of classes, forums, keynote speakers, an in-person and virtual expo hall, and interactive experiences designed for beginners and lifelong researchers alike. Learn more at RootsTech.org.
About FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch and its predecessors have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 125 years. People access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 6,500 FamilySearch centers in 129 countries, including the main FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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