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International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen

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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2023 International German Genealogy Partnership Conference

by Charles Hansen

JUNE 9-11, 2023

Counting down and looking forward

According to the IGGP 2023 clock, we’re about 45 days from the opening of the conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and online. If you’re still thinking about registering, now’s the time!

We keep saying connection is our brand, and the conference backs that up. Almost 30 Connection sessions on all areas of German research. These peer-to-peer sessions bring together folks interested in the same topic. This year is certainly the most comprehensive schedule of Connection sessions we have offered. But even more, those who have volunteered to facilitate the sessions are experienced researchers from many parts of the German world. The easy way to see who they are:

Go to the "presenters" page on iggp.org

Scroll down to "Connection session facilitators"

Click on the photo to see a bio

IGGP 2023 is fortunate to have a number of “on-demand” presenters who agreed to record their presentations. That’s another 50+ presentations that address a range of topics we could not pass up. To extend the value of your registration, we will be scheduling live question and answer sessions with many of these presenters in the weeks after the conference ends. This is another value-add to the conference.

Then there’s the exhibitors both on-site and virtual who all have stories to tell.The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library to roam and research in, the Germanfest a short walk from the conference with music and food and fun, and everything else you can squeeze into a weekend in Fort Wayne.

If you know a librarian or archivist who helps patrons with genealogy questions, encourage them to sign up for Librarians’ Day on Thursday, June 8. Experts will share information on where to find the resources to do German genealogy. Why not donate their registration? It’s only $10!

Hope to see you in June. Questions may be sent to info@iggp.org. Take a look at our newsletter, Partner Zeitung, for lots more about what you’ll find at the conference.

The traveling exhibit will be one of two at the IGGP 2023 conference.
More on iggp.org
Check out the presenters and the schedule and then register to attend in-person or virtually.

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International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen
Find the speaker, save on registration
The International German Genealogy Partnership conference June 9-11 is a hybrid event being held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and online. Our wonderful slate of presenters will speak on a range of topics helpful for those researching German-speaking ancestors. This is one of the few occasions on which you will hear from, and connect with, people focused only on German genealogy.Although the early bird discount for IGGP 2023 has ended, you can play our new discount code game, “Who’s the Speaker,” to receive $50 off your registration.Each week through the end of March, we’ll provide a couple clues to one of our presenters. Visit the presenters page, find the speaker based on the first clue and click to view the speaker profile. The second clue allows you to confirm you’ve got the right person. Then use the speaker’s first name in the discount code box to receive $50 off.You’ll get to meet our wonderful speakers and save money, too! Here are the clues for this week (through March 10). Try it out: Who’s the Speaker!One of our speakers enjoys wearing tall hats.And this speaker lives in the oldest house in his town.Details. #IGGC2023
Alert your favorite librarian!Registration has also opened for the first LIBRARIANS’ DAY at the IGGP conference. Share our flyer with your local library, archive or historical society.This special day on June 8, again in-person or virtual, is being organized by the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library. The speakers will provide advice on finding genealogy resources, information that librarians can use to help their patrons who are doing German research. The fee is a budget-friendly $10. Librarians’ Day details. (Note that this event will not address personal research questions.) For those attending the IGGP 2023 conference, convenient access to the Allen County Public Library is one of the perks! You can visit the Genealogy Center, get research help from its genealogy librarians or do your own research in the collections.
Conference 2023 on iggp.org
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International German Genealogy Partnership 2023 Conference

by Charles Hansen
Early bird Q&A about IGGP conferenceCheck out the list of both on-site and virtual speakers at #IGGC2023, now posted on the website. You’ll see for yourself the amazing range of topics they’ll cover.

Still not sure about whether to attend? Then join us on Monday, Feb. 20 when IGGP President Ingeborg Carpenter and 1st Vice President Kent Cutkomp will talk about the exciting program of speakers and other activities coming at IGGP 2023. We’ll also answer your questions.And then you still have time to get your ticket to attend in-person or virtually before the early registration deadline passes on March 3.We are offering two sessions:Monday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Eastern. Register here.Monday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Eastern. Register here.You’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. If you need to cancel your registration, use the link in the email as attendance is limited.Contact us at info@iggp.org.
The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library is available for research when you attend the IGGP conference, in-person or virtually.
Conference 2023 on iggp.org
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International German Genealogy Partnership Conference June 9-11, 2023

by Charles Hansen
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Register now to save on IGGP’s
2023 German genealogy conference
Registration for the hybrid International German Genealogy Partnership conference June 9-11, 2023, is off to a great start. Save money by registering to attend virtually or in-person through March 3, when the fees will increase.

Although our name is “German genealogy,” it’s not just about Germany. German-speakers leaving Europe went east, west, north and south, and their descendants live on just about every continent today. Then there were those ancestors who stayed in Europe and lived through the changing borders of what we call Germany. Our speakers and other activities try to reflect that diversity of experience. For example, we’ll have a traveling exhibit on 1700 Years of Jewish Life in German-Speaking Lands from the Leo Baeck Institute.

The full list of speakers and topics will be announced well before early-bird registration ends. Don’t forget our Connection sessions, where you can talk directly with other attendees on specific topics such as regional research in Germany, DNA, and locating records. And Whova, our conference app, will allow you to find and connect on your own with attendees who share your interests.

This is just to say … wherever your ancestors lived, we welcome you to attend the 2023 conference!

While you’re registering, you might want to buy the USB drive where all the available recorded presentations will be preserved for your personal use. Only attendees can buy it and only until the conference ends.
Register here

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.

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.
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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.
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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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