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#RootsTech2026 is at an end.
Lots of observations...
* "Cloud" Tennis Shoes are not worth it (my 20 year old Mary Jane Birkies for the win!)
* While every presentation I attended had a great speaker who were knowledgeable, even the "intermediate" level ones felt like beginner. So, if you are an experienced #genealogist (professional or amateur or arm chair), you might think so too. But....
* The in booth presentations are seriously AWESOME. You can pick and choose which company/product interests you and see if they are having a booth talk.
The big guys all have professional booth talks. I even attended one that Christa Cowen had with "Ask me anything".
* If you were #NotAtRootsTech don't worry. The downloadable presentations really are great and informative.
* Most companies had deals for those that were #NotAtRootsTech that were the same if you were there. Granted, the software & book companies had plenty to buy and take home vs ship.
* Don't be afraid to stay a few blocks away from the Salt Palace but stay in the "free city zone" to take advantage of the free trax) tram /train. I stayed at a fantastic hotel three train stops away and was thankful to have the peace away from the convention.
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#RootsTech2026 is at an end.
Lots of observations...
* "Cloud" Tennis Shoes are not worth it (my 20 year old Mary Jane Birkies for the win!)
* While every presentation I attended had a great speaker who were knowledgeable, even the "intermediate" level ones felt like beginner. So, if you are an experienced #genealogist (professional or amateur or arm chair), you might think so too. But....
* The in booth presentations are seriously AWESOME. You can pick and choose which company/product interests you and see if they are having a booth talk.
The big guys all have professional booth talks. I even attended one that Christa Cowen had with "Ask me anything".
* If you were #NotAtRootsTech don't worry. The downloadable presentations really are great and informative.
* Most companies had deals for those that were #NotAtRootsTech that were the same if you were there. Granted, the software & book companies had plenty to buy and take home vs ship.
* Don't be afraid to stay a few blocks away from the Salt Palace but stay in the "free city zone" to take advantage of the free trax) tram /train. I stayed at a fantastic hotel three train stops away and was thankful to have the peace away from the convention.
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#RootsTech2026 is at an end.
Lots of observations...
* "Cloud" Tennis Shoes are not worth it (my 20 year old Mary Jane Birkies for the win!)
* While every presentation I attended had a great speaker who were knowledgeable, even the "intermediate" level ones felt like beginner. So, if you are an experienced #genealogist (professional or amateur or arm chair), you might think so too. But....
* The in booth presentations are seriously AWESOME. You can pick and choose which company/product interests you and see if they are having a booth talk.
The big guys all have professional booth talks. I even attended one that Christa Cowen had with "Ask me anything".
* If you were #NotAtRootsTech don't worry. The downloadable presentations really are great and informative.
* Most companies had deals for those that were #NotAtRootsTech that were the same if you were there. Granted, the software & book companies had plenty to buy and take home vs ship.
* Don't be afraid to stay a few blocks away from the Salt Palace but stay in the "free city zone" to take advantage of the free trax) tram /train. I stayed at a fantastic hotel three train stops away and was thankful to have the peace away from the convention.
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#RootsTech2026 is at an end.
Lots of observations...
* "Cloud" Tennis Shoes are not worth it (my 20 year old Mary Jane Birkies for the win!)
* While every presentation I attended had a great speaker who were knowledgeable, even the "intermediate" level ones felt like beginner. So, if you are an experienced #genealogist (professional or amateur or arm chair), you might think so too. But....
* The in booth presentations are seriously AWESOME. You can pick and choose which company/product interests you and see if they are having a booth talk.
The big guys all have professional booth talks. I even attended one that Christa Cowen had with "Ask me anything".
* If you were #NotAtRootsTech don't worry. The downloadable presentations really are great and informative.
* Most companies had deals for those that were #NotAtRootsTech that were the same if you were there. Granted, the software & book companies had plenty to buy and take home vs ship.
* Don't be afraid to stay a few blocks away from the Salt Palace but stay in the "free city zone" to take advantage of the free trax) tram /train. I stayed at a fantastic hotel three train stops away and was thankful to have the peace away from the convention.
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#RootsTech2026 is at an end.
Lots of observations...
* "Cloud" Tennis Shoes are not worth it (my 20 year old Mary Jane Birkies for the win!)
* While every presentation I attended had a great speaker who were knowledgeable, even the "intermediate" level ones felt like beginner. So, if you are an experienced #genealogist (professional or amateur or arm chair), you might think so too. But....
* The in booth presentations are seriously AWESOME. You can pick and choose which company/product interests you and see if they are having a booth talk.
The big guys all have professional booth talks. I even attended one that Christa Cowen had with "Ask me anything".
* If you were #NotAtRootsTech don't worry. The downloadable presentations really are great and informative.
* Most companies had deals for those that were #NotAtRootsTech that were the same if you were there. Granted, the software & book companies had plenty to buy and take home vs ship.
* Don't be afraid to stay a few blocks away from the Salt Palace but stay in the "free city zone" to take advantage of the free trax) tram /train. I stayed at a fantastic hotel three train stops away and was thankful to have the peace away from the convention.
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I've always thought of it as a way to be sure I'm doing original research - because people mostly start with the governors (my cousin) and senators (different line) and judges (different persons on those lines).
Not to mention forgetting the bachelor uncles and maiden aunts, whose wills and probate tie together far-flung branches of the family.
The 1880 census had a maiden aunt whose retirement home was making the rounds of the nieces and nephews. One side of town was enumerated to start the census and the other side to finish; she moved house during it and was enumerated twice - once on her father's side and once on her mother's.
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I've always thought of it as a way to be sure I'm doing original research - because people mostly start with the governors (my cousin) and senators (different line) and judges (different persons on those lines).
Not to mention forgetting the bachelor uncles and maiden aunts, whose wills and probate tie together far-flung branches of the family.
The 1880 census had a maiden aunt whose retirement home was making the rounds of the nieces and nephews. One side of town was enumerated to start the census and the other side to finish; she moved house during it and was enumerated twice - once on her father's side and once on her mother's.
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I've always thought of it as a way to be sure I'm doing original research - because people mostly start with the governors (my cousin) and senators (different line) and judges (different persons on those lines).
Not to mention forgetting the bachelor uncles and maiden aunts, whose wills and probate tie together far-flung branches of the family.
The 1880 census had a maiden aunt whose retirement home was making the rounds of the nieces and nephews. One side of town was enumerated to start the census and the other side to finish; she moved house during it and was enumerated twice - once on her father's side and once on her mother's.
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I've always thought of it as a way to be sure I'm doing original research - because people mostly start with the governors (my cousin) and senators (different line) and judges (different persons on those lines).
Not to mention forgetting the bachelor uncles and maiden aunts, whose wills and probate tie together far-flung branches of the family.
The 1880 census had a maiden aunt whose retirement home was making the rounds of the nieces and nephews. One side of town was enumerated to start the census and the other side to finish; she moved house during it and was enumerated twice - once on her father's side and once on her mother's.
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@genchat I've certainly seen some "warts and all" coverage that didn't make it into the stories told by the elders.
But the FAN Club coverage is surely helped by the Social news - who's hosting the holiday and birthday family meals, who are the bridesmaids or pallbearers.
#RootsTech #RootsTech2026
#NotAtRootsTech #Genealogy
@genealogy -
@genchat I've certainly seen some "warts and all" coverage that didn't make it into the stories told by the elders.
But the FAN Club coverage is surely helped by the Social news - who's hosting the holiday and birthday family meals, who are the bridesmaids or pallbearers.
#RootsTech #RootsTech2026
#NotAtRootsTech #Genealogy
@genealogy -
@genchat I've certainly seen some "warts and all" coverage that didn't make it into the stories told by the elders.
But the FAN Club coverage is surely helped by the Social news - who's hosting the holiday and birthday family meals, who are the bridesmaids or pallbearers.
#RootsTech #RootsTech2026
#NotAtRootsTech #Genealogy
@genealogy -
@genchat I've certainly seen some "warts and all" coverage that didn't make it into the stories told by the elders.
But the FAN Club coverage is surely helped by the Social news - who's hosting the holiday and birthday family meals, who are the bridesmaids or pallbearers.
#RootsTech #RootsTech2026
#NotAtRootsTech #Genealogy
@genealogy -
Day Two of #RootsTech2026:
What do you want to see? #NotAtRootsTech
I am going to try to sneak around and get some #swag & videos, maybe go live on my YT Channel to answer questions.
If you are at #RootsTech, come say hi at the #WikiTree booth. Join me at the Expo Stage, 2:30pm MT, as I present for WikiTree.
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Day Two of #RootsTech2026:
What do you want to see? #NotAtRootsTech
I am going to try to sneak around and get some #swag & videos, maybe go live on my YT Channel to answer questions.
If you are at #RootsTech, come say hi at the #WikiTree booth. Join me at the Expo Stage, 2:30pm MT, as I present for WikiTree.
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Day Two of #RootsTech2026:
What do you want to see? #NotAtRootsTech
I am going to try to sneak around and get some #swag & videos, maybe go live on my YT Channel to answer questions.
If you are at #RootsTech, come say hi at the #WikiTree booth. Join me at the Expo Stage, 2:30pm MT, as I present for WikiTree.
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Day Two of #RootsTech2026:
What do you want to see? #NotAtRootsTech
I am going to try to sneak around and get some #swag & videos, maybe go live on my YT Channel to answer questions.
If you are at #RootsTech, come say hi at the #WikiTree booth. Join me at the Expo Stage, 2:30pm MT, as I present for WikiTree.
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Day Two of #RootsTech2026:
What do you want to see? #NotAtRootsTech
I am going to try to sneak around and get some #swag & videos, maybe go live on my YT Channel to answer questions.
If you are at #RootsTech, come say hi at the #WikiTree booth. Join me at the Expo Stage, 2:30pm MT, as I present for WikiTree.
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#FTDNA #RootsTech2026 pricing. Read the Alt text for details. Pricing through March 31st, 2026.
A great time to buy a Big Y DNA test. They were activating tests on the spot! 😮
#GeneticGenealogy #DNA #genealogy
(I am not affiliated or receive any payment - just posting the deals 😉)
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#FTDNA #RootsTech2026 pricing. Read the Alt text for details. Pricing through March 31st, 2026.
A great time to buy a Big Y DNA test. They were activating tests on the spot! 😮
#GeneticGenealogy #DNA #genealogy
(I am not affiliated or receive any payment - just posting the deals 😉)
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#FTDNA #RootsTech2026 pricing. Read the Alt text for details. Pricing through March 31st, 2026.
A great time to buy a Big Y DNA test. They were activating tests on the spot! 😮
#GeneticGenealogy #DNA #genealogy
(I am not affiliated or receive any payment - just posting the deals 😉)
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#FTDNA #RootsTech2026 pricing. Read the Alt text for details. Pricing through March 31st, 2026.
A great time to buy a Big Y DNA test. They were activating tests on the spot! 😮
#GeneticGenealogy #DNA #genealogy
(I am not affiliated or receive any payment - just posting the deals 😉)
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#FTDNA #RootsTech2026 pricing. Read the Alt text for details. Pricing through March 31st, 2026.
A great time to buy a Big Y DNA test. They were activating tests on the spot! 😮
#GeneticGenealogy #DNA #genealogy
(I am not affiliated or receive any payment - just posting the deals 😉)
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🤔 ***My observations***
This year, the majority of questions from attendees (while I was working at the #WikiTree booth) and, in general chatter before presentations:
AI presentations were PACKED! Standing room only.
* AI - can I use it (lots of ethics questions)
* AI - is it farming my work
* Photos (huge topic this year in presentations). Can I upload to WikiTree ... And how much does it cost (spoiler alert... It's free!)
* People are so incredibly happy! Sometimes, conventions bring cranky travelers but not at #RootsTech so far.
* I only saw 2 people out of thousands wearing a mask.The most requested information on projects at WikiTree (asked to me): Nordic Countries & Poland
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🤔 ***My observations***
This year, the majority of questions from attendees (while I was working at the #WikiTree booth) and, in general chatter before presentations:
AI presentations were PACKED! Standing room only.
* AI - can I use it (lots of ethics questions)
* AI - is it farming my work
* Photos (huge topic this year in presentations). Can I upload to WikiTree ... And how much does it cost (spoiler alert... It's free!)
* People are so incredibly happy! Sometimes, conventions bring cranky travelers but not at #RootsTech so far.
* I only saw 2 people out of thousands wearing a mask.The most requested information on projects at WikiTree (asked to me): Nordic Countries & Poland
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🤔 ***My observations***
This year, the majority of questions from attendees (while I was working at the #WikiTree booth) and, in general chatter before presentations:
AI presentations were PACKED! Standing room only.
* AI - can I use it (lots of ethics questions)
* AI - is it farming my work
* Photos (huge topic this year in presentations). Can I upload to WikiTree ... And how much does it cost (spoiler alert... It's free!)
* People are so incredibly happy! Sometimes, conventions bring cranky travelers but not at #RootsTech so far.
* I only saw 2 people out of thousands wearing a mask.The most requested information on projects at WikiTree (asked to me): Nordic Countries & Poland
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🤔 ***My observations***
This year, the majority of questions from attendees (while I was working at the #WikiTree booth) and, in general chatter before presentations:
AI presentations were PACKED! Standing room only.
* AI - can I use it (lots of ethics questions)
* AI - is it farming my work
* Photos (huge topic this year in presentations). Can I upload to WikiTree ... And how much does it cost (spoiler alert... It's free!)
* People are so incredibly happy! Sometimes, conventions bring cranky travelers but not at #RootsTech so far.
* I only saw 2 people out of thousands wearing a mask.The most requested information on projects at WikiTree (asked to me): Nordic Countries & Poland
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🤔 ***My observations***
This year, the majority of questions from attendees (while I was working at the #WikiTree booth) and, in general chatter before presentations:
AI presentations were PACKED! Standing room only.
* AI - can I use it (lots of ethics questions)
* AI - is it farming my work
* Photos (huge topic this year in presentations). Can I upload to WikiTree ... And how much does it cost (spoiler alert... It's free!)
* People are so incredibly happy! Sometimes, conventions bring cranky travelers but not at #RootsTech so far.
* I only saw 2 people out of thousands wearing a mask.The most requested information on projects at WikiTree (asked to me): Nordic Countries & Poland
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Did you know that you can access any ONLINE #RootsTech2026 session for free? Their on demand library is open.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/library?cid=SO-00058708
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Did you know that you can access any ONLINE #RootsTech2026 session for free? Their on demand library is open.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/library?cid=SO-00058708
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Did you know that you can access any ONLINE #RootsTech2026 session for free? Their on demand library is open.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/library?cid=SO-00058708
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Did you know that you can access any ONLINE #RootsTech2026 session for free? Their on demand library is open.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/library?cid=SO-00058708
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Did you know that you can access any ONLINE #RootsTech2026 session for free? Their on demand library is open.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/library?cid=SO-00058708
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#FTDNA has a #RootsTech2026 unlock special. Very limited time offer.
Upload Your Autosomal DNA (from other companies) to FamilyTreeDNA for free.
You will need to use a code at checkout: ROOTSTECHUNLOCK
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#FTDNA has a #RootsTech2026 unlock special. Very limited time offer.
Upload Your Autosomal DNA (from other companies) to FamilyTreeDNA for free.
You will need to use a code at checkout: ROOTSTECHUNLOCK
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#FTDNA has a #RootsTech2026 unlock special. Very limited time offer.
Upload Your Autosomal DNA (from other companies) to FamilyTreeDNA for free.
You will need to use a code at checkout: ROOTSTECHUNLOCK
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#FTDNA has a #RootsTech2026 unlock special. Very limited time offer.
Upload Your Autosomal DNA (from other companies) to FamilyTreeDNA for free.
You will need to use a code at checkout: ROOTSTECHUNLOCK
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#FTDNA has a #RootsTech2026 unlock special. Very limited time offer.
Upload Your Autosomal DNA (from other companies) to FamilyTreeDNA for free.
You will need to use a code at checkout: ROOTSTECHUNLOCK
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@researchbuzz
Which would be fine if this weekend wasn't #Rootstech #RootsTech2026And I'm #NotAtRootsTech so online is my friend (and many friends and relatives ... to the far reaches of our family trees).
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@researchbuzz
Which would be fine if this weekend wasn't #Rootstech #RootsTech2026And I'm #NotAtRootsTech so online is my friend (and many friends and relatives ... to the far reaches of our family trees).
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@researchbuzz
Which would be fine if this weekend wasn't #Rootstech #RootsTech2026And I'm #NotAtRootsTech so online is my friend (and many friends and relatives ... to the far reaches of our family trees).
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@researchbuzz
Which would be fine if this weekend wasn't #Rootstech #RootsTech2026And I'm #NotAtRootsTech so online is my friend (and many friends and relatives ... to the far reaches of our family trees).
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@researchbuzz
Which would be fine if this weekend wasn't #Rootstech #RootsTech2026And I'm #NotAtRootsTech so online is my friend (and many friends and relatives ... to the far reaches of our family trees).
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RootsTech 2026
Die RootsTech 2026, die weltweit größte Konferenz für Familiengeschichte, findet vom 5. bis 7. März 2026 als Hybrid-Event in Salt Lake City (Salt Palace Convention Center) und online statt. Sie bietet hunderte Kurse, Keynote-Speaker und eine virtuelle Expo Halle. Die Online-Teilnahme ist kostenlos. Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich. Über die RootsTech-Veranstaltungen in den vergangenen Jahren haben wir im CompGen-Blog informiert. Für die RootsTech 2026 anmelden Zwei Optionen für die […] -
RootsTech 2026
Die RootsTech 2026, die weltweit größte Konferenz für Familiengeschichte, findet vom 5. bis 7. März 2026 als Hybrid-Event in Salt Lake City (Salt Palace Convention Center) und online statt. Sie bietet hunderte Kurse, Keynote-Speaker und eine virtuelle Expo Halle. Die Online-Teilnahme ist kostenlos. Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich. Über die RootsTech-Veranstaltungen in den vergangenen Jahren haben wir im CompGen-Blog informiert. Für die RootsTech 2026 anmelden Zwei Optionen für die […]