RootsTech, hosted by FamilySearch, is a global conference celebrating families across generations, where people of all ages are inspired to discover and share their memories and connections.
Over 20,000 attendees from 38 countries and all 50 states in the United States flocked to RootsTech 2019 in Salt Lake City to discover a new ancestor or connect with living relatives. Another 80,000 tuned into the 9th annual conference online. Celebrities Patricia Heaton, Saroo Brierley, and Jake Shimabukuro and FamilySearch CEO Steve Rockwood keynoted the popular 4-day event. Fun, new family history-related DNA services, and other discovery technologies were highlighted, along with hundreds of how-to classes for beginners, enthusiasts and families. (FamilySearch)
Normally I'm not a big crowd person - but I make an exception for RootsTech. Held in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace Convention Center, it's the largest genealogy conference in the world.
200 vendors in expo hall
300+ sessions with 200+ speakers
The 4 day conference brings together people of all ages. From the beginning, it's aimed to use technology to help find, document, and connect families.
class change time - very crowded halls even in this huge convention center
early morning
keeping track of the day's schedule
multiple classes to choose from
events in the expo hall
a list of todos from the previous day
wheelchairs, scooters, oxygen tanks, and a few baby strollers - people came well prepared to navigate the halls
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