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Pacific Area RootsTech
Welcome to RootsTech!
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RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world! FamilySearch hosts the event, which is focused on helping people discover their family story. Enjoy on-demand content designed for all ages and skill levels.
Join us for RootsTech 2026!
There is still time to join us for RootsTech 2026. Passes are still available for both online (free) and in-person (starting at $79).
New in 2026
From Down Under to Your Desk: Beginning Australian and New Zealand Research
Kelli Allen, QG, Brielle Beardall
Discover More About Your Pacific Roots
The Invisible Woman: Finding and Understanding Clues to Help Identify Unknown Ancestors in New Zealand
Join Verna, all the way from New Zealand, teaching us how to identify unknown ancestors. Watch all of our May 2023 Mothers/Women in Genealogy content null
Latter-day Saint Sessions
2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Patrick Kearon
2025 Family Discovery Day: President Holland and Elder and Sister Andersen
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Neil L Andersen and Sister Kathy Andersen
2025 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Patrick Kearon, Sister Kristin M. Yee
Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton
Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, Elder Massimo De Feo, Elder Mark A. Bragg, Elder Jorge M. Alvarado, Elder K. Brett Nattress
Inspiration and Testimonials
RootsTech 2026 Kickoff Video | Together
Watch people connect in a ball pit, sharing ancestor stories, traditions, and memories. Celebrate the excitement of discovering your heritage, and how storytelling can bring generations "Together".
Your Story is More Important Than You Think
In a world that often celebrates the extraordinary, watch people who've led seemingly ordinary lives through their own eyes, are reminded of the mark they’ve left on the hearts of their loved ones.
Noah's Story | A FamilySearch Journey
Join Noah on his trip to Samoa as he explores his ancestral roots and deepens his connection with his heritage.
Kelli's Story | A FamilySearch Journey
Journey with Kelli from the golden beaches of California to the historic streets of England, as she delves into her family's past and connects with her heritage, all through the lens of FamilySearch.
Who I Am | RootsTech 2025 Global Theme Song
Tanner Townsend, performs "Who I Am," composed by Jonathan Wing.
Learn the Basics of FamilySearch
Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series
Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1
Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2
Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3
In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4
Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5
FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.
Visit FamilySearch.org
Are you ready to get started? Head over to FamilySearch to start preserving your family history.
