Just another great day at RootsTech 2023! The second day of this 3-day conference was filled with more experiences and opportunities for uniting families and communities. We hope all our in-person and virtual attendees felt the connection!
Jennifer Jacobs and Jessica Stern, the CEO and COO of Connect Our Kids, took the main stage first today. They shared stories about strengthening the connections that foster care children have with their family and others in their support systems. After their presentation, Sony-sponsored photographer Me Ra Koh gave a powerful keynote address about resiliency, healing, and hope. "Shadows define light," she said, emphasizing that all parts of your story are worth telling and remembering, even the painful and discouraging parts.
Throughout the rest of the day, the main stage featured highlights from more of our sponsors, which included Mylio, Vivid-Pix, and GenealogyBank. Various presentations introduced the latest DNA research tools to help enhance family history.
Haven't Visited the Expo Hall Yet?
The Expo Hall has been running strong for the past 2 days, with lots of product demos and special deals from our exhibitors. The hall has also been hard at work creating a space for uniting experiences. Attendees are meeting cousins and playing games at Central Park, taking photos at the booths, and learning from fellow family history enthusiasts. Just try walking through the hall without being greeted by an old friend or a new face!
This year's in-person Expo Hall features virtual viewing areas where both in-person and online attendees can gather for energetic discussions! Whether you're here in Utah or joining RootsTech on your screen, make sure you don't skip out on visiting the Expo Hall.
Today's Trending Videos
Don't want to feel like you're missing out on the best content at RootsTech? Here are the top trending videos of the conference so far.
The After-Party
The last event of today was an in-person event for young adults. From 7 p.m. to midnight, our young adult attendees came together to hear an inspirational message from Elder and Sister Gong and party to the live music. Attendees participated in family discovery activities to enter a giveaway for some big prizes. Prizes included Chromebooks, RootsTech swag, DNA kits, and a grand prize homeland trip!
Our Top Picks
If you're not sure what sessions to watch, here is a list of some of our favorites you won't want to miss.
What Is RootsTech?
RootsTech is a place to learn, be inspired, and make connections through family history. The conference is hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by other leading genealogy organizations. We invite you to come join us for the third and final day of this year's RootsTech! There will be so many opportunities for you to unite with past relatives, present members of your community, and future family historians.
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