My Recap on RootsTech 2024

RootsTech 2024: A Look Back and a Call to the Future! Just wrapped up another incredible RootsTech conference, and it was a whirlwind of exciting developments in family history research! If you haven’t been to RootsTech in a while, mark your calendars for next year – you won’t want to miss it! It had been a few years since I attended and I was so glad that I went this year.

Technology Transformed Genealogy: This year’s conference showcased the incredible advancements shaping our genealogical journeys.

Finding Ancestors Got Easier: New tools and resources are making it simpler than ever to unearth those elusive family secrets.

AI Powerhouse: Artificial intelligence is changing the game, helping identify missing ancestors in your family tree and suggesting research avenues you might not have considered.

Preserving Memories Seamlessly: Innovative solutions are emerging for safeguarding those precious family memories for generations to come.

DNA: A 25-Year Legacy: It’s been a quarter-century since DNA revolutionized genealogy, and its impact continues to grow. Ancestry’s new feature allows you to easily tag DNA discoveries in your family tree, creating a clearer picture of your heritage.

Stories Come Alive with AI: Breathtaking advancements in AI are breathing life into our family histories. Imagine seeing photos of your ancestors come alive, offering a glimpse into their personalities and the lives they led!

Watch Crista Cowan, the Barefoot Genealogist from Ancestry, with the latest changes to this system that help genealogists here.

This Year Was a Smashing Success! On a scale of 1 to 5, RootsTech 2024 gets a resounding 5! There were simply too many incredible sessions to fit into one visit. You can still access the wealth of knowledge presented. Many session syllabi are downloadable, and video recordings are available after the conference! See below for the key takeaways from this year’s conference and where to find information: