Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
One of the things I love most about RootsTech is the opportunity to connect in person with other genealogists I’ve come to know through social media. There’s something special about finally meeting, having real conversations, and sharing space with people whose work has inspired you from a distance. While attending the conference, I had the... Continue Reading →
I didn't have any sessions planned for this morning. So I slept in and arrived at the Salt Palace around 930am. I hung out in the expo hall this morning, walking around and talking with vendors. I also ate early today to miss the long lines. My first session wasn't until 130 today, so I... Continue Reading →
I had an 8am session again today, so I was up and out early this morning. When I walked out of the hotel, I saw it was snowing. It was cloudy, windy, and cold with light fluffy snow falling. It has snowed at least one day every year we have been to Salt Lake City... Continue Reading →
We have been preparing and talking about RootsTech 2026 for a year now, and somehow it still snuck up on me. Ready or not it was time to get going. We had a good travel day with no delays. That's always a great way to start any trip. We arrived in Salt Lake City on... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite parts of attending RootsTech is time spent in the Expo Hall. If classes are where you learn, the Expo Hall is where you discover. The Expo Hall brings together genealogy companies, archives, societies, publishers, DNA testing companies, and innovators all in one place. It’s a space filled with conversation, curiosity, and... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2026 will be here before you know it. The RootsTech 2026 class schedule is now available online at rootstech.org. You can also download the official RootsTech app on your smart phone for easy access. Whether you’re just starting your genealogy journey or you’re a seasoned professional, there’s something for everyone at this year’s conference.... Continue Reading →
Each year, the keynote speakers help ground the conference in something deeper than records and research techniques. They remind us that family history is about people, lived experiences, and the stories that connect us across generations. Reminding us why we do this genealogy work. This year is no different with a lineup of keynote speakers... Continue Reading →
RootsTech has announced the theme for 2026, and it is one simple but powerful word - Together. Genealogy brings us together; together with our ancestors, together with our living relatives, and together to a larger community of researchers who understand the emotional weight of discovery. RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world. RootsTech... Continue Reading →
I'm excited to announce that registration for RootsTech 2026 opened on September 24, 2025. This conference will be held both virtually and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah March 5 - March 7, 2026, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world with keynote speakers, sessions, and... Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars because RootsTech 2026 will be held in person at the Salt Palace Convention Center on March 5 - 7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. I always have the best time at RootsTech. If this conference is on your list of things to do in 2026, start planning now. As we get... Continue Reading →
I have always said that my family history research is more just names and dates. It's about learning about the stories and lives of my ancestors. This journey started with me, my son, and my Dad going through old photos together, so photos have always been a big part of my family research. The photos... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 