RootsTech 2023 Main Stage: Meet our keynotes and more!

RootsTech 2023 Lineup Keynote Speakers

Gearing up for RootsTech 2023 is no small feat. There is much to plan, prepare, and coordinate to put on the biggest genealogy conference in the world. A key part of the RootsTech experience is the Main Stage, where attendees are provided an unforgettable experience in the form of entertainment, inspiration, and knowledge.

Main stage audience at RootsTech

Kaija Argyle, the Main Stage Coordinator, explains, "At RootsTech 2023, we are celebrating our shared connections through cultural entertainment from around the world, inspiring keynote discoveries, and localized emcees speaking in 11 different languages. This is an event you won't want to miss!"

And the most exciting part is that RootsTech is just around the corner! So we are excited to share with you our full keynote line-up. This year, RootsTech will be held March 2-4, both in-person at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City and virtually at rootstech.org. Make sure to register, for either virtual or in-person attendance, to be inspired by these amazing keynote speakers.

The world's largest genealogy conference is now available to you online, with hundreds of classes and many powerful videos that are sure to inspire.


RootsTech 2023 Keynote Speakers

The Main Stage at RootsTech is where keynote speakers address the audience. Each keynote speaker at RootsTech has been hand-selected with a specific purpose to share their unique message. Along with keynote speakers, the Main Stage has been a place of cultural entertainment in years past, as well as a place where industry experts share their announcements and information.

In-Person Keynotes

Sean Astin
Sean Astin
Sean Astin is an award-winning actor, producer, and director that is known by people of all ages. He will share with us how not all families are alike and how we can establish wholesome united relationships.
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks
Grammy nominated, multi-platinum, singer/songwriter and actress, Jordin Sparks, will share her personal story and speak to the power of uniting through song and word.
Celebrated photographer, Me Ra Koh, RootsTech 2023 Keynote
Me Ra Koh
Celebrated photographer Me Ra Koh, Sony Artisan, sponsored by pictureline, will share her inspiring story about how to be a living portrait of resilience.
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Steve Rockwood
Steve Rockwood is the president and CEO of FamilySearch International. Tune in to his keynote speech to learn how you can focus in uniting family – past, present and future.
Kirby Heyborne
Kirby Heyborne
Our Emcee for RootsTech 2023 will be Kirby Heyborne. He is an actor, comedian and television host that will share with us his enthusiasm for uniting.


Virtual Exclusive Keynotes

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Tuti Furlan
Tuti is one of the most influential people in Guatemala. She is a psychologist specializing in positive psychology and the science of happiness.
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Mona Magno-Veluz
Mona Magno-Veluz serves as the National President of the Autism Society Philippines. She designed and engineered initiatives that empower persons on the autism spectrum and those who care for them.
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His Highness Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al-Qasimi
His Highness has been a major contributor to achieving sustainability and food security in the UAE and was awarded the Medal of Excellence for being an important figure in sustainable investment.

Global Emcees

For the first time ever, RootsTech 2023 will offer localized main stage sessions. We will have 15 emcees from all over the world that will be speaking in their native language to direct attendees through the conference on the main stage. This is in response to the needs of our worldwide RootsTech audience. Different areas need different things, and RootsTech strives to accommodate those needs.

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As you can see, this year we have a whole schedule of entertainment and knowledge that will be given to you over the three-day span of the conference. So come and be inspired by keynote messages and stories of heritage, tradition, and culture, as well as learn from top companies in the industry about innovations that will help discover our families.

The world's largest genealogy conference is now available to you online, with hundreds of classes and many powerful videos that are sure to inspire.


Learn more about our Keynote Speakers!

March 29, 2023
RootsTech by FamilySearch is excited to announce Sean Astin, as a Keynote Speaker for RootsTech 2023
March 18, 2023
Me Ra Koh is a professional photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery. She is also the author of self-help books and photography books, inclu…
Popular actor, comedian, and narrator, Kirby Heyborne, will add fun and excitement to RootsTech 2023 as an emcee.
January 23, 2023
Este año, Tuti Furlán fue una de las oradoras principales de RootsTech 2023. Estaba entusiasmada por compartir la psicología positiva y cien…

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.

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