I am very excited to be attending my first large-scale genealogy conference. Yesterday, I registered for RootsTech 2014, which will be held in Salt Lake City, February 6 to 8. Looking into the conference had been on my to-do list for awhile. When I finally went to the website, I was surprised and delighted to see that the early-bird conference registration fee for a four-day, full-access pass was only $159. That includes more than 200 classes. Talk about a deal. I didn’t hesitate for a moment.
In case you’re not familiar with it, RootsTech (in the words of its website) is, “A global family history event where people of all ages learn to discover and share their family stories and connections through technology. At RootsTech, there is something for you, regardless of your experience in family history or your skill in technology.”
I love the focus on technology. I love the notion of mingling with fellow genealogy enthusiasts and talking with the vendors. And I’m delighted by the idea of the educational sessions. I saw a couple of the talks that were streamed over over the internet last year and was inspired and impressed. I told myself I wanted to attend next year. And now I am.
Have you registered for RootsTech? If you’ll be attending, please let me know. I’d love to meet you!
Sounds exciting – look forward to report. Are you a skier by coincidence?
Jerry
I don’t ski, Jerry. So I don’t have to worry about being distracted by the slopes!
I will be there as one of the many geneabloggers and as president of the Utah Genealogical Association. I look forward to meeting you! You will most certainly have a wonderful time. It is an amazing event.
Bret
Bret, I will look forward to meeting you! I’m really excited about the event. Thanks so much for your comment.