Family Discovery Day 2023 will be held during the RootsTech conference on March 4, 2023, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a free, fun, in-person event offering activities and experiences that will help you and your family unite as you discover more about your family history.
If you are unable to attend in-person, the keynote address by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Susan Gong, will be broadcasted virtually at RootsTech.org at 1:30 p.m. MDT.
No registration is required for Family Discovery Day in-person or online. Those interested in getting RootsTech updates can register online. You can also join other RootsTech in-person events by signing up for the full conference with 2023 pricing.
Elder and Sister Gong’s Family Discovery Day Message
Join Elder and Sister Gong as they embark on an international journey of family discovery and speak on the importance of uniting family—past, present, and future. The Gongs will walk viewers through some of their personal family story, previously recorded on location in their homelands of Ireland and Hawaii. The in-person session will also include live interaction with Elder and Sister Gong at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
You can add their session to your playlist on rootstech.org to be reminded to watch virtually, or you can enjoy it live, in-person, at the Salt Palace Convention Center on March 4, 2023.
Family Discovery Day 2023 Activities
In addition to watching Elder and Sister Gong's address, you can enjoy lots of other activities for all ages on Family Discovery Day. These will help you learn more about your family—past, present, and future. Come early on Saturday to enjoy the energy and what’s new in the RootsTech Expo Hall. Hundreds of vendors will be demonstrating exciting new developments and offerings, and will help you make fun family discoveries. In-person activities will start at 9:00 a.m. on March 4, 2023, and continue until 3:00 p.m., MDT.
Here is a sneak peek of what we have in store for you:
Family Discovery Day Classes
As part of Family Discovery Day, RootsTech offers classes from experts on a variety of interesting topics, including some sessions especially designed for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Discover new techniques and tools to help find and learn more about your ancestors. Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or are just beginning the journey of discovery, there is something for you!
Make sure to add any classes to your playlist at RootsTech.org (if they are available on-demand) or your calendar (if you will be attending in-person).
Join the fun! Bring your family and friends!
In-Person Classes at the Salt Palace
Virtual Classes
Looking for More?
If you want to unlock the full experience of RootsTech 2023—like accessing hundreds of classes from genealogy specialists, engaging in hands-on workshops, participating in demos of the latest technologies in the field, and seeing how you are related to the others attending the conference—then register for the entire in-person, 3-day event!
RootsTech takes place March 2–4, 2023, at the Salt Palace Convention Center and online at RootsTech.org.
Find out more at RootsTech.org.
What Is RootsTech?
RootsTech is a place to learn, be inspired, and make connections through family history. Hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by other leading genealogy organizations, we have hundreds of expert classes, tips and tricks videos, and inspiring stories that can help you experience family history like never before. Visit our on-demand learning library or make plans to join us for our next virtual or in-person conference event.
