Join the world’s largest family celebration at RootsTech 2026 Family Discovery Day, hosted by FamilySearch on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (MST), at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Enjoy inspiring keynote speakers, including Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, and Steve Young, an American football legend, plus free activities, games, and experiences for all ages. Select sessions will also be available online on-demand at RootsTech.org.
Family Discovery Day 2026 Keynote Speakers
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, will speak at 1:30 p.m. MST about coming unto Christ by uniting families for eternity.
American football legend Steve Young will speak at 11 a.m. (MST) and share stories about his life and family. Family Discovery Day keynotes will be available both in person and online. Registration is free.
Family Discovery Day activities are also free and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (MST) at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Attendees will enjoy cultural performances, storytelling, live music, classes, and family discovery experiences.
RootsTech Family Discovery Day 2025 Classes
RootsTech Family Discovery Day classes will be offered in-person and online. Topics covered will include engaging teens in family discovery experiences, using your ancestors' stories to build emotional resilience, tips and tricks for using FamilySearch and other leading genealogy websites, a Q&A panel for those with Latter-Day Saint temple and family history callings, and more.
Explore the complete list of RootsTech 2026 classes available at RootsTech.org. See Latter-day Saint Sessions for classes of interest specifically to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
A 30-minute, pre-recorded training featuring Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Kearon will provide guidance for Church leaders on blessing members through temple covenants and ordinances. The instruction will be accessible in multiple languages and available on demand on March 5, 2026, at ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app.
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What Is RootsTech?
RootsTech, hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by leading genealogy organizations, offers hundreds of classes, expert tips, and inspiring stories to help attendees connect through family history. Explore our on-demand learning library or join the next virtual or in-person conference for access to 200+ sessions, exhibitors, and experiences designed to help you discover, remember, and share your story.