Category Archives: 2023 Seminars & Conferences

Ulster Historical Foundation in Post Falls Idaho March 9th

by Charles Hansen

It’s my pleasure to share with you a day immersed in Irish and Scots-Irish genealogy research topics with Ulster Historical Foundation Director Fintan Mullan, and Chief Researcher Gillian Hunt in Post Falls, Idaho, Thursday, March 9th, 2023.

The Ulster Historical Foundation is a long-established, highly reputable research and publishing agency based in Newtownards, N Ireland. It offers its extensive knowledge to help on the sources available to discover Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors.

An educational non-profit organization, their aim is to . . .  strengthen the links between Ireland and those of Ulster descent; broaden access to historical documents and records for Irish and Scots-Irish genealogy; and to inspire pride in Irish and Ulster heritage and culture.

I have attended their programs in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and hosted them in Coeur d’Alene in 2019… HIGHLY recommend attending this interesting, entertaining, and educational day of lecture if you’ve an interest in any sort of Irish/Scots-Irish ancestry, no matter what level of research you feel you’re at.  

Attached is a poster describing this unique opportunity.  Would you be willing to please share with your membership and contacts lists, newsletter readers, Facebook followers …. anyone who might be interested and benefit from their knowledge?  

Here is the link to go directly to sign up:  https://www.ancestryireland.com/2023-coeur/

Thank you so much for your help in getting the word out!!

International German Genealogy Partnership 2023

by Charles Hansen
Registration opens Jan. 3 for IGGP 2023!The year-end issue of the Partner Zeitung is now available for download from the IGGP website.
Our main story is that registration for the IGGP 2023 hybrid conference opens Jan. 3 with “early-bird” pricing. Don’t miss this chance to save on tickets, whether you attend in-person or virtually.You’ll also get a peek at some of the speakers you will be hearing. And an update on the first IGGP Librarians Day, offered with the help of our friends at the Allen County Public Library and its Genealogy Center.Questions may be sent to info@iggp.org.BTW, we continue to welcome sponsors and exhibitors who wish to reach our German genealogy-passionate audience.
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International German Genealogy Partnership 2023 Conference

by Charles Hansen
INTERNATIONAL GERMAN GENEALOGY PARTNERSHIPANNOUNCES 2023 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEESThe International German Genealogy Partnership has announced registration fees for its 2023 hybrid conference, to be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 9-11 next year.
You will have access to more than 100 presentations. Almost 70 presentations are expected to be given live on-site and/or virtually, along with a large number of on-demand, recorded programs.
Participants also can attend IGGP Connection Sessions, where individuals can talk with and learn from other attendees interested in shared topics. And Whova, the conference app, offers a multitude of ways for individual participants to make their own connections.
In addition, you will be able to visit our sponsors and exhibitors both on-site and virtually.
A reminder that hotel information is posted on the IGGP website. We’ve added to the number of rooms available at a conference rate, so take a look.
Registration for the conference will open in early January with an “early-bird” discount period. Fees will increase after that ends. So it’s worthwhile to register early.
Here is the list of registration options.
● Early-bird in person = $250 (for the person traveling to Fort Wayne)● Early-bird virtual = $225● Normal pricing in-person = $325 (after the early-bird period closes)● Normal pricing virtual = $300 (after the early-bird period closes)● USB conference works = $50 (buy as an add-on to your registration)
The USB conference works will have all the available recorded presentations. NOTE: This USB will be sold ONLY to those who register and pay for the conference. It will not be sold as a separate option to attendees or the general public after the conference ends.
In addition to the general IGGP conference, June 9-11, there are two special events being held on Thursday, June 8.
● IGGP Librarians Day is being hosted by the Allen County Public Library for librarians, archivists and others who assist patrons with genealogy research questions. The speakers will provide advice on how to assist patrons in their German research specifically. The programs will be available for those who attend in person or virtually. Registration costs $10 and is separate from the general conference.
● IGGP Leadership Day is for representatives and other leaders of the societies that are partners in the IGGP. These activities are available for those who attend in-person as well as virtually. Registration costs $25 if attending in-person to cover the cost of catering. Virtual participants may attend at no cost. Again, this registration is separate from the general conference.
Attendees will register through Whova, using a debit or credit card, when the early-bird period opens. As part of registration, you will set up your Whova account. When the conference goes live, you’ll be able to follow announcements, meet fellow attendees and set up your personal schedule of activities in Whova – whether you are coming in person or through cyberspace.
We believe we are providing a unique conference experience that is accessible to the greatest number of attendees. But some people may look at the fees and find them too high for comfort. So let’s take a minute to explain what your registration is paying for:
● The largest portion of your fee covers the cost of putting together a team of highly qualified, experienced speakers. The range of topics is tremendous, and we are proud to offer presentations in languages other than English. The cost of bringing you these speakers is the same whether you attend in-person or virtually.
● If you attend in-person, the remainder of your fee covers the cost of the facilities in which we will meet and the staff to make sure things run smoothly.
● If you attend virtually, the remainder of your fee pays for the technology and staff to get you connected and ensure you can participate.
As many societies, small and large, are discovering … hybrid is not easy or cheap. We all sort of know how to put on an in-person conference and have done it with the help of hundreds of volunteers. But when you bring virtual into the picture, you hire people with the expertise and experience to ensure success.
When you break down the cost vs. benefit, we hope you will agree that registration for the 2023 IGGP conference is a bargain! So stay tuned for the announcement that registration is open and get in early. Questions may be emailed to info@iggp.org.

NGS 2023 Conference Richmond Virginia

by Charles Hansen


Save the Dates: 31 May – 3 June
NGS 2023 Family History Conference
Richmond, Virginia

Dear Charles,
Mark your calendars for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2023 Family History Conference, 31 May – 3 June, in Richmond, Virginia. The theme is Virginia: Deep Roots of a Nation.

Thanks to the more than 885 NGS members who answered our conference survey, the NGS Family History Conference promises to deliver the programming you’re looking for in 2023.

Pre-Conference Events and Official Opening: Wednesday, 31 May

Local Tours
Delegate Council Meeting
New Focus Program for Societies, Libraries, and Archives, including a luncheon and “Shout Out”
SLAM! Idea Showcase Reception
Official Start of Conference with Expo Hall Opening

Conference Program: 1 June – 3 June (Thursday through Saturday)
The program will include

BCG Skill Building
Virginia Track
Methodology
Latest DNA Tools
African American Research
Native Peoples Research
Jewish records, and more.

Special Bonus
The Library of Virginia has confirmed that it will extend its research hours from
9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday,1 June, and from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
on Saturday for its Archives Research Room. You may also want to visit Richmond’s other outstanding genealogical research facilities. Take advantage of NGS’s discounted hotel rates three days before and three days after the conference to research your Virginia ancestors.

Program/Registration/Hotels
The 2023 Family History Conference program will be available online approximately two weeks before we open conference registration. Check your email or the NGS Conference website for announcements about the program and registration. We will open hotel registrations at three downtown hotels—Richmond Marriott, Hilton, and Omni—after conference registration opens.

See You in Richmond!


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VGA is looking for 2023 Speakers

by Charles Hansen
VGA is looking for 2023 Speakers!Deadline is October 31st, 2022.Easy application via Google Form!
Speakers Apply Here!
Psst…
Our 2022 VGA Conference is coming up November 11th-13th and it is FREE to VGA Members! Click the Conference Photo to see the schedule, sessions, and speakers!
Join or Renew VGA for only $20 USD for an Annual Membership and participate in all of our upcoming events!
Join/Renew VGA

Seattle Genealogical Society Tip of the Week Sign Up for RootsTech 2023

by Charles Hansen

TIP OF THE WEEK –
REGISTER FOR ROOTSTECH 2023

Registration is already open for FamilySearch’s yearly conference, RootsTech. RootsTech 2023 takes place March 2-4, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as virtually online. You have your choice: do you want to be there in-person or would you rather attend online? Which ever you choose, you’ll have 180+ class sessions at your disposal.  

For more information, visit: 

https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/event/rt2023

International German Genealogy

by Charles Hansen
JUNE 9-11, 2023#iggc2023
Time is short to offer a presentation Reminder: 1 week to go before the deadline for speaker presentation proposals for the 2023 International German Genealogy Partnership Conference, 9 – 11 June 2023.The 2023 conference will be a virtual event and an in-person event in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Proposals are due by 15 October 2022.Please share this far and wide – on your webpage, your social media channels, and in mailing lists! We know there are amazing genealogists doing incredible research, who can share their expertise.Please visit our website for submission guidelines.
Information in English
Erinnerung: Nur noch eine Woche bis zum Ende der Deadline, um Beiträge für die 2023 International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) Konferenz vom 9. bis 11. Juni 2023Die Konferenz wird sowohl virtuell als auch vor Ort in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA stattfinden.Die Deadline ist der 15. Oktober 2022.Bitte teilt dies über Eure Kanäle. Sei es Eure Webseite, die sozialen Netzwerke, Email Listen. Wir wissen, es gibt so viele Genealoginnen und Genealogen, deren Wissen und Expertisen wertvoll für uns alle sind.Auf unserer Webseite finden sich alle Informationen für die Einreichung von Beiträgen.
Informationen auf Deutsch

International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen
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2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCEFort Wayne, Indiana, USA“Crossroads and Connections: Find Your Family Story”Hotel reservations now open
Come join us in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, for the 2023 International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) Conference to be held Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, 2023.Hotel reservations are OPEN! You may NOW reserve your hotel. There are four great nearby options to choose from. It is highly recommended that you make your reservations soon as that weekend in Fort Wayne is busy with other events and hotel rooms will be extremely limited.Go to the IGGP Hotel Reservation page to learn more and to make your reservation.The conference will be held at the Grand Wayne Convention Center on June 9 through June 11, 2023. Leadership Day and Librarians Day will be held Thursday, June 8 at the nearby Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center.Many of you will want to come early or extend your stay to research at the second largest genealogy library in the US.Besuchen Sie uns in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, zur 2023 International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) Conference, die von Freitag, 9. Juni bis Sonntag, 11. Juni 2023 stattfindet.Hotelreservierungen sind ab SOFORT möglich! Sie können JETZT Ihr Hotel reservieren. Es gibt vier großartige Optionen in der Nähe zur Auswahl. Es wird dringend empfohlen, Reservierungen sofort vorzunehmen, da an dem Wochenende in Fort Wayne weitere Veranstaltungen stattfinden und die Hotelzimmer extrem begrenzt sind.Auf der IGGP Hotelreservierungsseite können Sie mehr erfahren und Ihre Reservierung vornehmen.Die Konferenz findet vom 9. bis 11. Juni 2023 im Grand Wayne Convention Center statt. Der “Leadership Day” und der “Librarians Day” finden am Donnerstag, den 8. Juni im nahe gelegenen Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center statt.Viele von Ihnen werden früher kommen oder Ihren Aufenthalt verlängern wollen, um in der zweitgrößten Genealogie-Bibliothek der USA zu recherchieren.
Reserve your room
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International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen
Mission
The International German Genealogy Partnership’s mission is to facilitate German genealogy research globally as the internationally recognized federation of German genealogy organizations.
International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) conference to be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   03 May 2022 – Fort Wayne, Indiana   Fort Wayne, Indiana has recently been chosen as the host of the International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) conference in 2023. This conference, which is expected to draw upward of 500 attendees, focuses on the history and genealogy of those with German ancestry, wherever they live in the world.   Fort Wayne has long been known as “a most German town,” with about 50% of its residents claiming German ancestry. The acclaimed Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is more than pleased to be the local host for the 2023 event, with support from local German societies, genealogical societies, and Visit Fort Wayne.    The 2023 IGGP International Conference will be held in downtown Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Conference Center and will offer three days of German-centric presentations in multiple tracks. Attendees will learn from top presenters with advanced proficiency in their fields of study, including genealogists, authors, historians and archivists. Those attending the conference will also have the opportunity to utilize the ACPL’s Genealogy Center’s historical and genealogical materials that number more than 1.2 million items in the physical collection. The library further offers access to dozens of major databases and thousands of smaller specialty data files. Researchers will have access to the expert staff who can assist them with finding their families’ histories and stories.    Join us 9 June – 11 June 2023 for this exciting conference. Partnership leadership day will be 8 June 2023. We look forward to seeing you there!     Learn More and Stay Connected:   Visit the IGGP website at https://iggp.org/    Read the IGGP newsletter at https://iggp.org/cpage.php?pt=89    Like IGGP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGGPartnership/    Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center: www.GenealogyCenter.org 
About the International German Genealogy Partnership  IGGP comprises more than 100 organizations around the world. IGGP’s mission is “to facilitate German genealogy research globally as the internationally-recognized federation of German genealogy organizations.”   IGGP held its first international conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2017. Participants traveled from Europe, North America, South America and Australia.   The 2023 conference is hosted by the Allen County Public Library with its acclaimed Genealogy Center and supported by a local German societies, local genealogical societies, and Visit Fort Wayne. Details of the Fort Wayne conference will be posted when available on the IGGP website.    Germans arrived in America as early as Jamestown in 1607. In 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that almost 50 million people in the United States have German roots – the largest ethnic minority in the country at that time. The 2010-2014 American Community Survey found almost 15 percent of the U.S. population can claim German ancestry. #####   Contact:    International German Genealogy Partnership P.O. Box 16312 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116-0312 info@iggp.org
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