RootsTech, which has been held in Salt Lake City, Utah annually for the last several years, will be held virtually in 2021 due to the current global health issues. For the first time ever, this major international genealogical conference will be completely online, and completely free.
Features of the virtual conference include :
- Celebrity Keynote Speakers : Keynote speakers for this year's conference are Lorena Ochoa, former Mexican professional golfer, mother and entrepreneur ; Francesco Lotoro, Italian musicologist ; Sharon Morgan, founder of OurBlackAncestry.com, writer and genealogist and Nick Vujicic, international motivational speaker and New York Times best-selling author.
- Classes from Speakers around the Globe : There will be dozens of classes in multiple languages on topics including as discovering your family story, tracing your ancestors, and preserving your memories.
- Virtual Marketplace : The Virtual Marketplace will provide opportunities to see the latest innovations, interact with companies from around the world, and find answers and resources to aid you in your work. There will also be opportunities to get real-time help via video or live chat.
- Cultural Activities : Celebrate the world’s cultures with activities such as homeland cooking demonstrations, yoga, and music from around the world. These experiences will be available throughout the online event and on demand.
- Access to Content Year-Round : All recordings and videos will be available to you on demand throughout the year, allowing you to access the many talks and classes at you own pace.
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