RootsTech 2025 Starts Today!

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RootsTech 2025 has finally begun, both in-person at the Salt Palace Convention Center and online at RootsTech.org. This year, the world's largest genealogy conference is available in 20 languages! Hundreds of classes are being offered that will help you discover your ancestors, preserve family memories, and create connections.

Did You Know That RootsTech Online Is Free?

Now that RootsTech has begun, you can participate in the virtual RootsTech 2025 experience for free! You can view live-streamed keynote presentations and online classes—all while enjoying the comfort of your own home. Many on-demand videos will remain available after the conference ends.

As you navigate RootsTech online, you can chat with vendors, relatives, professional genealogists, and other RootsTech attendees, participate in virtual activities, and visit the virtual Expo Hall.


What Can I See and Do at RootsTech?

We have lots of content for you to enjoy at RootsTech, either virtually or in person. With over 1,500 classes already in the RootsTech Video Library, this year's conference features 500 new class sessions in over 20 languages. Classes cover topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) in genealogy, harnessing the power of genetics for family history, activities to connect your family to your ancestors, and more!

RootsTech 2025 also has keynote sessions from celebrity visitors, over 126 exhibitors in the Expo Hall, and millions of participants. Don't hesitate to discover fun experiences and make new connections this year!

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Where Can I Find Help at RootsTech?

At RootsTech 2025, hundreds of FamilySearch staff and multiple help resources are dedicated to making sure your experience is smooth sailing.

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  • Chat: Use RootsTech's chat feature on RootsTech.org to converse with conference experts, speakers, and fellow participants.
  • Free Genealogy Consultations: If you would like assistance, complimentary one-on-one research consultations are available, with various language options.
  • Customer Service: If you have any inquiries or feedback, don't hesitate to contact us via email at info@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, RootsTech has 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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