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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


Thumbnail ki he Migration Waves to Australia: Researching 20th Century Newcomers
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 18:55
Session is available on Mar 5, 4:00 PM UTC

Migration Waves to Australia: Researching 20th Century Newcomers

Ruth Graham

Thumbnail ki he Searching for Burial and Cemetery Records in Australian States and Territories
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Session is available on Mar 5, 4:00 PM UTC

Searching for Burial and Cemetery Records in Australian States and Territories

Shauna Hicks

Thumbnail ki he From Down Under to Your Desk: Beginning Australian and New Zealand Research
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Session is available on Mar 5, 11:30 PM UTC

From Down Under to Your Desk: Beginning Australian and New Zealand Research

Kelli Allen, QG, Brielle Beardall

Thumbnail ki he Researching Australian Ancestors: More than Convicts
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Session is available on Mar 6, 11:30 PM UTC

Researching Australian Ancestors: More than Convicts

Andrew Redfern

Thumbnail ki he Getting Started with Polynesian Genealogy Research
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Session is available on Mar 7, 10:00 PM UTC

Getting Started with Polynesian Genealogy Research

Miyamoto Loretta Jensen, Juliette Hart

Thumbnail ki he Preserving Island Legacies: An Introduction to Genealogy in Micronesia
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Session is available on Mar 5, 4:00 PM UTC

Preserving Island Legacies: An Introduction to Genealogy in Micronesia

Alyssa Gamble Martinez

Discover More About Your Pacific Roots


Thumbnail ki he Getting Started with Polynesian Genealogy Research
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Session is available on Mar 7, 10:00 PM UTC

Getting Started with Polynesian Genealogy Research

Miyamoto Loretta Jensen, Juliette Hart

Thumbnail ki he The Invisible Woman: Finding and Understanding Clues to Help Identify Unknown Ancestors in New Zealand
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 54:36
Session was published in 2023

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

Thumbnail ki he Oral Genealogy in Asia-Pacific: The Essence of Personal Identity and Tribal Connections
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 59:19
Thumbnail ki he Australian Genealogy Online
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 18:57
Session was published in 2025

Australian Genealogy Online

Shauna Hicks

Thumbnail ki he Genealogy Source Citations 101: Getting Started
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 19:13
Session was published in 2025

Genealogy Source Citations 101: Getting Started

Lisa Stokes

Thumbnail ki he Researching Oceania: Diving into Australian, New Zealand, & Polynesian Records
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 51:35

Latter-day Saint Sessions


Thumbnail ki he Fakataha Tonu ʻo e ʻAho ʻIloʻi e Fāmilí| 2026
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 1:00:00
Session is available on Mar 7, 8:30 PM UTC

Fakataha Tonu ʻo e ʻAho ʻIloʻi e Fāmilí| 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Thumbnail ki he 2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction tongan
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 1:00:00
Session is available on Mar 5, 4:00 PM UTC

2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction tongan

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Thumbnail ki he Ngaahi Meʻa Mahuʻinga ʻi he Fakataha he ʻAho ʻIloʻi ʻo e Fāmilí 2025| Palesiteni Holland mo .ʻEletā & Sisitā Andersen
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 58:35
Thumbnail ki he Fakahinohino ki he Tuʻunga Fakatakimuʻa ʻo e Temipalé mo e Hisitōlia Fakafāmilí  ki he 2025
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 32:09
Session was published in 2025

Fakahinohino ki he Tuʻunga Fakatakimuʻa ʻo e Temipalé mo e Hisitōlia Fakafāmilí ki he 2025

ʻOku ʻomai ʻe ʻEletā Neil L. Andersen, ʻEletā Patrick Kearon, mo e kau mēmipa ʻo e Fakataha Alēla Pule ʻa e Hisitōlia Fakafāmilí ha fakakaukau fekauʻaki mo hono maʻu ʻo e mālohi fakataautaha ʻoku fakafou ʻi he ngaahi ouau mo e fuakava fakatemipalé.

Thumbnail ki he ʻEkitivitī Fakaemāmani Lahi ʻa e Toʻu Tupú ʻi he RootsTech 2025
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 50:49
Session was published in 2025

ʻEkitivitī Fakaemāmani Lahi ʻa e Toʻu Tupú ʻi he RootsTech 2025

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Thumbnail ki he Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 1:00:55
Session was published in 2025

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


Thumbnail ki he RootsTech 2026 Kickoff Video | Together
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Session is available on Feb 13, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

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".

Thumbnail ki he Your Story is More Important Than You Think
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 7:12
Session was published in 2024

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. 

Thumbnail ki he Noah's Story | A FamilySearch Journey
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 11:22
Session was published in 2024

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.

Thumbnail ki he Nick Vujicic Keynote: You Matter
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Session was published in 2021

Nick Vujicic Keynote: You Matter

Nick Vujicic

Thumbnail ki he Kelli's Story | A FamilySearch Journey
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 13:28
Session was published in 2024

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.

Thumbnail ki he Who I Am | RootsTech 2025 Global Theme Song
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 4:15
Session was published in 2025

Who I Am | RootsTech 2025 Global Theme Song

Tanner Townsend, performs "Who I Am," composed by Jonathan Wing.

Learn the Basics of FamilySearch


Thumbnail ki he Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 3:00
Session is available on Feb 13, 7:00 AM UTC

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.

Thumbnail ki he FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 3:00
Session is available on Feb 13, 7:00 AM UTC

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.

Thumbnail ki he FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 3:00
Session is available on Feb 13, 7:00 AM UTC

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.

Thumbnail ki he FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 3:00
Session is available on Feb 13, 7:00 AM UTC

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.

Thumbnail ki he FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 3:00
Session is available on Feb 13, 7:00 AM UTC

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.

Thumbnail ki he FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 3:00
Session is available on Feb 13, 7:00 AM UTC

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.

More about FamilySearch


Thumbnail ki he Improving the FamilySearch Family Tree’s Integrity: Understanding the Data Quality Score
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 1:01:44
Thumbnail ki he Tree Integrity: Protecting Your Research in Family Tree
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 59:44
Session was published in 2025

Tree Integrity: Protecting Your Research in Family Tree

Robby Parker

Thumbnail ki he Improving Tree Integrity: The New Merge Experience
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 1:07:59
Session was published in 2025

Improving Tree Integrity: The New Merge Experience

Kathryn Grant, Robby Parker

Thumbnail ki he The New FamilySearch Catalog
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 27:54
Session was published in 2025

The New FamilySearch Catalog

Robert Raymond

Thumbnail ki he FamilySearch FamilyTree: Adding Memories
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 53:44
Session was published in 2025

FamilySearch FamilyTree: Adding Memories

Ethan Hatch

Thumbnail ki he Best Practices for Working in FamilySearch’s Shared Family Tree
Ko e lea fakafonua ki he fakatahá ni ko e English
Ko e fuoloa ʻo e vitioó ko e 58:34
Session was published in 2025

Best Practices for Working in FamilySearch’s Shared Family Tree

Kathryn Grant