Global RootsTech 2026 Theme is All About "Together"

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For 15 years, RootsTech has provided a place for people to learn, share, and make life-changing family discoveries—together.

This year we are continuing to bring the world closer together as we discover our stories and see how we are all connected. This sense of unity and teamwork we strive for at RootsTech makes “Together” the perfect theme for our 2026 conference!

Where Is RootsTech 2026?

RootsTech, the world’s largest family history conference, is a worldwide event and can be experienced virtually across the globe. Over the years, RootsTech has gone from exclusively in-person, to exclusively virtual (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), to eventually becoming a hybrid conference, starting in 2023. Now you can experience RootsTech however you would like!

The paid, in-person conference will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 5–7 March 2026. You can also attend the conference online for free from the comfort of your own home.

As you register, consider who else might want to attend the conference with you! Feel free to share the link with family and friends so you can enjoy the conference—together.

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Join us for the world's largest family history event, available both online and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah. Discover inspiring speeches and expert-led classes at RootsTech.

How to Enjoy RootsTech in Your Language

In keeping with the theme this year, 10 incredible emcees will help bring the spirit of “Together” to life. They will share stories on the conference’s main stage as they guide participants through RootsTech experiences in their respective languages. Meet our amazing global emcees for RootsTech 2026.

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ASL: Katrina Trevenen

Katrina Trevenen is the founder of Daily-Dove, a platform sharing faith-centered messages that inspire connection with Christ and everyday divine influence. She also serves as an ASL translator for the hymn team at ChurchofJesusChrist.org, ensuring spiritual messages are accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

British English: Isaac Turner

Isaac Turner is an actor from Chorley in the rainy north of England. A lover of people, stories, and adventure, he’s often off on spontaneous trips or exploring London. When not traveling, he enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and working on his next creative project.

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Philippines: Janella Renner

Janella is Filipino-American and passionate about music, education, and family. Janella's experience includes work with CNN Philippines and the Filipino Communications Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

French: Rosca Nsiete

Born near Paris of Congolese descent, Rosca draws inspiration from both her African and French roots, and she loves celebrating the harmony between her cultures. A passionate musician, she sings and plays guitar and once performed in an opera during her years at a performing arts conservatory.

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German: Hannah Gruse

Hannah was born and raised in Berlin, Germany, and served an 18 month volunteer mission in her home city Berlin, Germany. She is a paralegal and currently works for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loves serving in her Church, exercising, and traveling the world.

Italian: Denise Sottili

Born in Florence to a family of musicians, Denise grew up with an audience. She worked previously for FamilySearch International, focusing on Italian and Portuguese records, but she is continuing her academic pursuits to deepen her background. Denise is a mother of 3 and lives in Pisa, Italy.

Japanese: Hiromi Ogata

Hiromi was born and raised in Yamaguchi, Japan. Five years ago, she came to Hawaii when her husband started studying at a university abroad. Since then, she lived in California for her husband’s work and now resides in Arizona. She has previously worked as a radio commentator, her childhood dream job.

Jin Young Park smiling, with her hand under her chin

Korean: Jin Young Park

Jin Young Park has a degree in psychology and holds a Ph.D. in journalism. She has a background in hosting and media and has worked as an announcer at KBS and TBN. She is also a published author on the topic of communication skills. Jin Young is a wife and a mother of 3 children, and she lives in Gwanju, South Korea.

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Portuguese: Nicole Luz

Nicole is a vocal phenomenon who has been widely recognized for her talents on both stage and screen. She has a considerable social media presence that is influenced by her music, and she has published more than 30 songs that are available on various platforms, such as Spotify and YouTube.

Spanish: Junior Tovar

Junior is a Bolivian songwriter, musician, and producer, with a marketing degree from BYU–Idaho. Now part of the team of Grammy-winner Tony Succar, he has built a global following with millions of views and uses his multilingual skills to blend music, marketing, and storytelling.

What Happens at RootsTech?

Hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by other leading genealogy organizations, RootsTech is specifically designed to help you get the most out of your conference experience. But RootsTech is more than just a conference; it’s a place where people from all over the world gather together to share a common passion for making family discoveries. 

You will be learning alongside professional genealogists, students of genealogy, family historians, and other attendees as we all come together to network, learn, get help, assist others, and make strides in our own family history journeys. Here is what you can look forward to at the conference.

Inspiring Keynote Addresses on the Main Stage

Enjoy presentations from our well-known keynote speakers and industry experts as they share stories of their own family, discoveries they’ve made, and how genealogy has shaped their lives. Keynote speakers from previous RootsTech conferences include award-winning actor, producer, and director Sean Astin, author, speaker, and grandson of Nelson Mandela Ndaba Mandela, and Emmy and Tony award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth.

The list of keynote speakers for this upcoming conference will be available in early 2026. You can also browse the RootsTech video library to watch speakers from previous years.

Expertly Crafted Classes

Participate in the up to 200+ genealogy classes RootsTech offers for skill levels ranging from beginner to professional, spanning many topics. You can view the 2026 Class Preview to get an early look at some of the classes being offered this year.

Try a beginner class such as “3 Easy Strategies to Help with Family History When It Looks Like It's All Done,” or search for a class about artificial intelligence, such as “AI Meets Archives: Enhancing Historical Records Through AI.”

The full RootsTech 2026 conference schedule will be available on RootsTech.org in January 2026. With so many classes for different skill levels and about different topics, you’ll be able to create a class schedule catered to your own family history search.

Exciting Expo Hall

A man smiles while talking to another man in front of the FamilySearch booth at the RootsTech Expo Hall, with a crowd of people behind them.

Stroll down the aisles of the extensive expo hall, and see what’s new in the world of genealogy. Visit familiar vendors, meet new ones, discover industry innovations, try new products, and ask questions.

If you’re attending the conference online, you can still experience the expo hall! A virtual expo hall is available for you to browse at any time. It’s a great way to spend time in between classes or while you’re waiting for a keynote speaker.

Fun and Free Family Discovery Day

For those who can attend in person, come experience Family Discovery Day with us on Saturday, 7 March! This free, kid-friendly event is filled with engaging activities, fun games, and interesting classes that bring the joy of family history to life as you draw closer together as a family.

During this event, leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share inspiring messages about the importance of family and genealogy work, including one live session.

Family Discovery Day is a free event for everyone, and you do not need a RootsTech registration to attend. Just bring your family, and come discover!

How to Register for RootsTech 2026

Join us for RootsTech 2026 and see what we can learn, share, and do—together! Register for the experience you want, whether online or in person, and get ready for an unforgettable time!

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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