I just noticed that the schedule for the live-streamed main-stage talks at the RootsTech virtual conference February 25-27 has been posted! Here’s the link.
This is a truly global conference and the first thing that jumped out at me is that the conference actually starts on February 24 for those of us in the United States. See the graphic at the top of this post (from the RootsTech website) for the starting day and time where you live. The virtual Expo Hall Preview is from 7 to 11 pm EST on February 24.
In addition to the streaming schedule, there is an 18-page pdf of all the English-language sessions that will be presented. Times aren’t indicated for those, which makes me think that some, if not all, of them will be available on demand. I read on the website that all recordings and videos will be available on demand throughout the year. That’s amazing.
If you’re anxious to learn more before the conference opens next week, check out the Road to RootsTech videos on YouTube.
As I’ve mentioned before, this year’s RootsTech conference is free of charge. (Go to Rootstech.org to learn more and to register if you haven’t already.) It’s an amazing learning opportunity and I commend RootsTech for innovating a whole new type of conference when the pandemic made it impossible to have the usual gigantic in-person conference. I look forward to learning more about how it will unfold.
The last flight I took was on March 2, 2020, when I flew home from RootsTech. It’s hard to believe that at the end of February I was with tens of thousands of people under one roof. It feels almost unimaginable. I look forward to being under a virtual roof with hundreds of thousands of genealogy enthusiasts later this month!
Looking forward to this virtual way of meeting.
I am too! I think it’s going to be innovative and fun
It’s been a wild year of changes. Thanks for posting this news. I’m going to sit down this weekend and make notes of talks that are of interest to me. I’ve carved out time for this conference and want to make the most of it. I think having a list will also help me to stay on track. I get caught up in rabbit holes way too often. I love learning just a wee bit too much.
I agree that having a list is very helpful! I hope you enjoy the conference!
I was excited when I saw the schedule and the classes, there are so many more than were at the London Rootstech in 2019!
On the classes, I emailed a week or so ago to ask if they could tell me when the schedule of classes will be available, the response I got said that the classes are all pre-recorded and will be available on demand from 25 February until next year’s Rootstech, so no concerns about schedule clash! And we can watch a class at breakfast. 🙂
I am looking forward to it, and have taken 2 days off work so I can immerse myself in genealogy for the whole time, though it is great that it is happening, it will not be the same as being able to meet people and talk face to face and learn their fascinating family stories so hopefully the London Rootstech will be able to go ahead this Autumn.
Missy, thank you for your comment shedding light on the situation! That’s excellent news. I had set aside time for the conference but others have crept onto my calendar, so I’m thrilled that there is much I can watch later. Enjoy!
I’m not sure what the on Demand means Can you watch any of these classes at any time starting on the 25th. No limits to how many can watch one at a time?
You have it right! You will have a year to watch the sessions!
What I don’t know is whether the main-stage talks will be available on demand or if you have to watch them when they appear on the schedule.
Do you have any idea as to when they will post the list of classes and when they occur? Or do we need that?
The names and teachers of the classes are posted at Rootstech.org, but the not the times (except for the main stage). They can be watched on demand as soon as the conference starts next week. My understanding is when the conference starts, the website will change and you’ll see what’s being streamed and presumably there will be links to all the classes.
Yes, I’ve just 5 hours viewing my relatives around Roots Tech and tracing View my Relationship on them to see how we are related. Even sent half a dozen messages.
That’s great! Thanks for the reminder about the opportunity to identify relatives who are attending the conference!
why can’t I download the 2021 schedule?
You can see the main-stage speakers schedule here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/RootsTech/2021/Main-Stage-Schedule-eng.pdf. You can see the list of English-language sessions here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/RootsTech/2021/RootsTech-Connect-2021-Sessions-eng.pdf. I can download them by clicking on the download icon at the top of the screen, but that may vary by browser. I hope that’s helpful.
where is the class schedule times
You can see the main-stage speakers schedule here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/RootsTech/2021/Main-Stage-Schedule-eng.pdf. You can see the list of English-language sessions here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/RootsTech/2021/RootsTech-Connect-2021-Sessions-eng.pdf. You can watch the sessions any time you want once the conference starts.
how do you make a watchlist/playlist?
On the RootsTech website, you can add sessions to your playlist by clicking on the plus sign on the session. Then click on My Playlist at the top of the screen to see the items in your playlist.
You responded to someone on Feb. 18 that the classes will be available for a year. This is great. How or where can I access these classes?
I believe they’ll be available when you to go http://www.rootstech.org after the conference is over. You can click on Connect during the conference and ask in the chat to confirm.