Hello IGGP friends and followers,

Join the International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) for our premier German genealogy conference to be held on Friday, June 13, Saturday June, 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025 — with pre-conference events on Thursday, June 12 — at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in suburban Columbus (100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, Ohio).

The in-person only conference is being hosted by the Palatines to America German Genealogy Society (PalAm), an IGGP partner headquartered in Columbus celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025.

The conference theme is Celebrate Your German-Speaking Ancestors and will feature presentations from experts from the U.S., Germany, Austria, Belgium, and Israel. A rich array of programming will allow participants to hone their skills along four tracks:

Resources in the U.S.

Researching Basic German records

General research in German-Speaking Lands

Refining Research Skills

For more information about the conference, and to register, please visit the conference homepage.

What to Expect

25 of the top voices and experts in the field of German genealogy, including Timo Kracke, Michael Lacopo, James Beidler and Katherine Schober, will lead sessions and answer your questions.

In addition to 40 presentations, subject-specific "Connection sessions" will give attendees an opportunity to participate in group discussions devoted to research resources in specific geographic regions related to their own research.

Optional activity: A bus tour Thursday, June 12 of historic German Village, including a German buffet lunch and an opportunity to visit the Palatines to America collection at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Special celebration events recognizing PalAm's 50th anniversary and IGGP's 10th anniversary.

A sponsor and exhibitor hall featuring top genealogical companies and products will be available during conference.

Pricing

Early Bird Session Pass (by Feb. 28, 2025): $299

Session Pass (after Feb. 28, 2025): $349 

Are meals included at the conference?

Lunch on Friday and Saturday is included as part of conference registration. All hotel guests will receive the complimentary breakfast. Non-conference registered guests may purchase one or both buffet lunches on Friday and Saturday. Separate fees apply for the German Village tour, Friday evening PalAm anniversary German dinner,and Saturday evening IGGP celebration.

Where should I stay?

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center at a discounted rate. Reservations in that block are available now. The conference group rate is $145/night (plus taxes). If rooms are not available, the conference center will make a reservation for you at an area hotel. You may, of course, choose to book a reservation at a hotel of your choice. Booking your room.

What is the accessibility like at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center?

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Details available when you read the hotel reservation instructions.

Questions or comments may be sent to info@iggp.org.

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