DIY Genealogy: RootsTech 2026

Signed Up for RootsTech 2026?  

Running this year from Thursday, March 5th to Saturday, March 7th, time is running out to sign up for your favourite courses at RootsTech 2026. Go to the FamilySearch website's Home page, then click on the RootsTech links to register.

Start Your RootsTech 2026 Journey at the FamilySearch Home Page (click image to enlarge)

What is RootsTech 2026?

RootsTech is the annual global family history and genealogy learning conference hosted by FamilySearch. Customize your learning experience by choosing from a large variety of courses, webinars, and keynote addresses presented by premier genealogists in their field. From beginner to advanced skills development classes on a wide range of topics and themes, RootsTech 2026 has something for everyone.

Why sign up for RootsTech?

Free to attend online, or starting at $79 USD to attend in-person (at Salt Lake City, Utah, USA), RootsTech is a budget-friendly way to ramp up your DIY genealogy skills and to hear today's premier genealogists speak about current issues and emerging tools and trends in the world of family history and genealogy.

Attend RootsTech 2026 Online or In-Person - It's Your Choice (click image to enlarge)

From classes on areas of geographic interest, to particular themes of interest, RootsTech is a great way to network with like-minded family history enthusiasts and genealogy professionals.

RootsTech 2026 Topics (click image to enlarge)

Due to work and family commitments in prior years, I am excited to say RootsTech 2026 will be my first RootsTech conference. I will be attending online, but there is no shortage of online sessions for online attendees. 

With so many classes on so many topics, conference attendees - whether they are attending online or in-person - are spoiled for choice. And it's easy to register (or if you change your mind, to de-register) for as many or as few classes as you wish. 

And don't worry if you miss a class. Since the class sessions will be recorded, I understand that many will be available to view online after the conference.

Hope to (virtually) see you there!