RootsTech 2020 is less than 40 days away! Lots of announcements were made this week including the virtual pass, the live streaming schedule, keynote speakers, and more. Here’s all the latest news for RootsTech 2020.
FREE Live Streaming Schedule Announced
You can enjoy RootsTech 2020 from home…for FREE. Yep, you read that right! RootsTech offers a free live-streaming schedule in which anyone can enjoy learning from top speakers in the field such as Crista Cowan, Blaine Bettinger, Jenny Hansen, and many more.
Live-streaming sessions also include featured keynote speakers Emmitt Smith, David Kennerly, Leigh Anne Tuohy, and Ryan Hamilton.
See the entire free live-streaming schedule, here. Remember, the times are based on Mountain Time.
Virtual Pass Details Announced
Get even more access by purchasing a RootsTech Virtual Pass. You will have access to 30 recordings to watch when and where you want.
The Virtual Pass by itself is $129, however if you are already attending RootsTech, you can add on the Virtual Pass for an additional $79. Can you imagine the level of learning you will have access to with that little goodie?
Classes include topics regarding DNA, adoption, understanding genealogy records, research help for Germany, France, African American research, and that is just to name a few. See the entire list of classes being offered, here.
Final Keynote Speakers Added to the Program
Wow! Look at this amazing line-up for keynote speakers for RootsTech 2020. Emmitt Smith, David Kennerly, Leigh Anne Tuohy, and Ryan Hamilton are going to light up the stage and I can’t wait!
But wait…there’s more. Steve Rockwood, CEO of FamilySearch International, will open the RootsTech conference with our opening session. He will highlight the new and exciting developments in our field and industry and share his thoughts on what the next decade may hold for family history. [This session will be at 4:30 PM, MDT]
Thursday, 11 AM – Keynote Speaker, Leigh Anne Tuohy
Friday, 11 AM – Keynote Speaker, David Hume Kennerly
Friday’s Evening Event, 8 PM – Ryan Hamilton, stand-up comedian
Saturday, 11 AM – Keynote Speaker, Emmitt Smith
Special Event – FREE Youth Activities at RootsTech
Escape room, game room, photo opportunities, and FRIENDS! RootsTech invites Youth to participate in a special event to be held on Wednesday, February 26th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Salt Palace.
The RootsTech Youth Activities are free and require no registration. Just come to the Salt Palace and have fun! To learn more about this fun event, click here.
Register Now for RootsTech 2020
It’s not too late to register for RootsTech 2020. It’s the 10th anniversary for RootsTech, the biggest genealogy and family history conference in the world. Check out which pass is right for you and register today!
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