Category Archives: Z-2021 Seminars & Conferences

International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen
International German Genealogy Partnership
Hello German genealogists,

The moment you have been waiting for is finally here! We are so excited to officially announce the entire conference program – over 50 in-depth lectures by German genealogy experts from around the globe – with presentations delving into all you want to know about German genealogy. Are you registered yet? 

How is this conference different from others? This much-anticipated virtual event is ONLY for German genealogy – which means we can go much deeper into topics and questions to help you on your journey to discover your German ancestors and connect you with present-day relatives in different countries. It’s going to be an event to remember. Will you be there?
Register with Early Bird Discount
Jetzt Registrieren – auf Deutsch
Four different packages are available for the conference (17-24 July, 2021). While the IGGP LIVE! Package includes the eight live lectures by an all-star lineup of genealogy experts (Early Bird $119, Regular $169), and the IGGP OnDemand package features more than fifty prerecorded sessions for you to watch at your convenience (Early Bird $179, Regular $229), the IGGP Combo Package is recommended for the genealogist wanting to get the most out of their virtual conference experience (Early Bird $229, Regular $279).
 
This recommended IGGP Combo Package includes access to both the eight LIVE sessions – featuring popular speakers Ute Brandenburg, Wolfgang Grams, Timo Kracke, Roger Minert, Judy Russell, Katherine Schober, Diahan Southard, and Michael Strauss – as well as one-year access to the over fifty OnDemand sessions, which include an extensive variety of German genealogy topics hand-selected to best aid your research.
 
If you would like these sessions indefinitely, the top-tier IGGP USB Works Package includes all of the Combo Package plus a preloaded USB flash drive with all the conference sessions, meaning that you will have lifetime access to these expert-level lectures (Early Bird $249, Regular $295).
 
All packages include access to the online sponsor and exhibit hall, as well as to the “Connections” breakout sessions that will bring together small groups with similar German genealogy or cultural affinities.
 
This virtual conference is a must-attend for anyone researching their German ancestors. With expected participation from genealogists around the world, researchers will have a unique opportunity to connect across borders while simultaneously learning from the top experts in the field.

For any additional questions, contact James Beidler at jamesmbeidler@gmail.com, Nancy Myers at n.myers@gmx.net, or Katherine Schober at language@sktranslations.com.
Please share this information with your genealogy societies and friends! The press releases regarding registration are available in both English and German at the links below. You may either copy the links or download the documents to share. Thanks for helping us get the word out!

English Press Release: http://bit.ly/registrationpressrelease_English 

German Press Release: http://bit.ly/registration_pressrelease_German 
See the Program and Register

National Genealogical Society to Showcase Societies, Libraries, Archives, and Museums

by Charles Hansen
National Genealogical Society to Showcase Societies, Libraries, Archives, and Museums
Register Now for NGS Live! Dear , Join us on Tuesday, 18 May 2021, when we dedicate an entire afternoon during the weeklong 2021 NGS Family History Conference to highlight creative and innovative genealogy research projects or programs by societies, libraries, archives, and museums (SLAMs).
 
Family historians are welcome to attend the SLAM! Idea Showcase and learn about research projects and programs around the country. During this free event, attendees will be able to view and browse virtual posters (short videos featuring the projects and programs), download handouts, and chat with individual poster presenters.
 
Guest host Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, The Legal Genealogist, will open the event and announce the winner of the 2021 Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship and the top poster winners. Community OutReach Specialist, Ashley Ramey, from the Library of Virginia will provide an overview of the library and its offerings. Scott Holl, Manager, History & Genealogy Department, at the St. Louis County Library will offer closing remarks. How to Attend SLAM! I’m Attending NGS Live! – You are automatically registered for SLAM! when you register for NGS 2021 Live!

I’m Not Attending NGS Live! – You can register for SLAM! separately for FREE.
  Register Now for NGS Live! To learn more about the NGS 2021 Virtual Family History Conference’s weeklong events, 17-21 May, visit the conference website and
download a copy of the program brochure.

A discounted Early Bird registration fee is available through 15 March 2021. Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society inspires, connects, and leads the family history community by fostering collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. We enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy. The Falls Church, Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian.

NGS 2021 Family History Conference

by Charles Hansen
NGS is Excited to Announce
Thomas W. Jones
Speaking at NGS 2021 Live! Dear , We’re excited to announce Tom Jones’ NGS 2021 Live! session: Writing About and Documenting Genealogical Conclusions
Using DNA Test Results Tom Jones will describe and demonstrate how authors present DNA test results, how they weave them into genealogical conclusions, and how they document DNA-related sources.

In this session Tom also discusses ways that genealogical articles, including DNA test results, differ from articles that do not include any DNA data. He also includes suggestions for handling test results from unresponsive test takers. You will learn how to structure and document articles, blog postings, and other genealogical writing that incorporates DNA test results. You will also will learn how to organize and present your own DNA test results along with documentary sources. Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, FASG, FUGA, FNGS, is an award-winning genealogical author and researcher, and a popular speaker at conferences, institutes, and seminars. He wrote Mastering Genealogical Proof and Mastering Genealogical Documentation, published by NGS and available for sale on our website. To learn more about the NGS 2021 Virtual Family History Conference’s weeklong events, 17-21 May, visit the conference website and
download a copy of the program brochure.

A discounted Early Bird registration fee is available through 15 March 2021.

International German Genealogy Registration Open

by Charles Hansen
International German Genealogy Partnership Hello German genealogists,

We are so excited to announce that registration for the International German Genealogy Conference is now open! The conference will be held virtually from 17 July to 24 July 2021.
 
Register here: https://playbacknow.regfox.com/iggp2021 or by clicking the button below. Be sure to register soon so you don’t miss the Early Bird Discount!

  Register with Early Bird Discount Four different packages are available for the conference. While the IGGP LIVE! Package includes the eight live lectures by an all-star lineup of genealogy experts (Early Bird $119, Regular $169), and the IGGP OnDemand package features more than fifty prerecorded sessions for you to watch at your convenience (Early Bird $179, Regular $229), the IGGP Combo Package is recommended for the genealogist wanting to get the most out of their virtual conference experience (Early Bird $229, Regular $279).
 
This recommended IGGP Combo Package includes access to both the eight LIVE sessions – featuring popular speakers Ute Brandenburg, Wolfgang Grams, Timo Kracke, Roger Minert, Judy Russell, Katherine Schober, Diahan Southard, and Michael Strauss – as well as one-year access to the over fifty OnDemand sessions, which include an extensive variety of German genealogy topics hand-selected to best aid your research.
 
If you would like these sessions indefinitely, the top-tier IGGP USB Works Package includes all of the Combo Package plus a preloaded USB flash drive with all the conference sessions, meaning that you will have lifetime access to these expert-level lectures (Early Bird $249, Regular $295).
 
All packages include access to the online sponsor and exhibit hall, as well as to the “Connections” breakout sessions that will bring together small groups with similar German genealogy or cultural affinities.
 
This virtual conference is a must-attend for anyone researching their German ancestors. With expected participation from genealogists around the world, researchers will have a unique opportunity to connect across borders while simultaneously learning from the top experts in the field.

For any additional questions, contact James Beidler at jamesmbeidler@gmail.com, Nancy Myers at n.myers@gmx.net, or Katherine Schober at language@sktranslations.com. Register with Early Bird Discount Please share this information with your genealogy societies and friends! The press releases regarding registration are available in both English and German at the links below. You may either copy the links or download the documents to share. Thanks for helping us get the word out!

English Press Release: http://bit.ly/registrationpressrelease_English 

German Press Release: http://bit.ly/registration_pressrelease_German 

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

by Charles Hansen

New Virtual Conferences!

GENEALOGY JAMBOREE 2021 – FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 11 & 12 
The 51st Genealogy Jamboree brings you nationally known speakers keeping you in touch with the latest developments in the field of genealogy. From coast to coast, from North to South, from our neighbors – Canada and Mexico – and from the Old World, our speakers can help you find your ancestors’ lives and stories. You’ll be able to learn from many tried and true speakers and get surprising insights from speakers that are new to Jamboree. 

  • World-class Genealogy Conference 
  • Learn from 51 speakers from the USA, Canada, Ireland, Israel and the UK 
  • STANDARD Registration includes 6 LIVE lectures June 11 & 12 and 20 recorded lectures of your choice Add PLUS Registration to access all 50 recorded lectures 

STANDARD Registration – Select 20 recorded lectures from 50 choices. Members: $135 Non-members $155PLUS Registration – All 50 lectures are yours to view. Members: $215 Non-members $245All Registration packages receive the Friday and Saturday LIVE lectures. Prices increase $20  April 27, 2021.


  GENETIC GENEALOGY 2021 – FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 4 & 5 
DNA testing is an increasingly popular tool for genealogists. Learn the difference between autosomal DNA, mtDNA and Y-DNA and which tool is useful for what type of investigation. There will be presentations from AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, Living DNA and MyHeritage DNA. The keynoter will be blogger Roberta Estes, MBA. Other notables presenting include Maurice J. Gleeson, MD of Genetic Genealogy Ireland, Leah La Perle Larkin, PhD, creator of WATO, and DNA authors Emily Aulicino, MEd, and Richard Hill, MBA. 

  • World-class DNA Conference 
  • Get in on the Latest Discoveries 
  • Learn from up to 20 renowned Genetic Genealogy experts 
  • STANDARD Registration includes 6 LIVE lectures on June 4 & 5 and 10 recorded lectures of your choice 

STANDARD Registration – Select 10 recorded lectures from 20 choices. Members: $150 Non-members $170PLUS Registration – All 20 lectures are yours to view. Members: $200 Non-members $230 All Registration packages include the Friday and Saturday LIVE lectures.Prices increase $20  April 27, 2021.
Complete descriptions of the conferences are at the Jamboree website: https://genealogyjamboree.com. 

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Virtual Spring Seminar

by Charles Hansen

24 April 2021

Genealogical Journeys
Our Speakers will be Jill Morelli and Linda Harms Okazaki.
Jill’s topics: “Push and Pull: Decision-Making of the 19th Century Emigrant” and “Accessing and Using Scandinavian Records.”
Linda’s Topics: “Finding Your Japanese Roots” and “20th Century Immigrants to the West Coast and Hawaii.”
Door Prizes:All attendees will be eligible for Door Prizes. Must be present to win. All paid attendees will receive a coupon code to use at HQRL.
Emcee and Virtual Meeting Host Cyndi Ingle, creator of Cyndislist.com will act as Emcee and Virtual Meeting Host.Detailed emails will be sent after registration.
Mail-in registration must be postmarked by April 17, 2021. Online Registration closes on April 20, 2021.
Please visit our site here or http://tpcgs.org/seminar.html to register.

International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen


Annual notice . We appreciate your interest in the news and information we provide about our organization and conference. This year, our international conference will be virtual. Follow developments on the IGGP website.

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Good luck in your genealogy endeavors!
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