What is RootsTech?
RootsTech is the world’s largest family history conference. It’s run by FamilySearch, the world’s largest free family history website and has taken place annually in Salt Lake City, Utah from 2011 to 2020. Family historians from around the world attend to watch talks by family history experts and celebrity keynote speakers, learn skills at family history workshops and visit family history companies and organisations in the Expo Hall. In 2021 and 2022, in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it was replaced with RootsTech Connect, a free global virtual event. In 2023, it returned as a hybrid in-person and online event.
When is RootsTech 2025?
The next RootsTech event is RootsTech 2025, which will take place from 6 to 8 March 2025 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. In-person visitors will have access to over 250 exclusive sessions and over 120 exhibitors and sponsors in the Expo Hall. As usual, it will be free to attend online, with over 200 expert family history classes in 26 languages, covering different types of family history records, genealogy from around the world, DNA testing, AI in genealogy and more, as well as the chance to chat with other attendees online.
Who is speaking at RootsTech 2025?
The keynote speakers at RootsTech 2025 include:
- Author Ndaba Mandela, the grandson of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela.
- Husband and wife athletes Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall. Tara won a gold medal in women's long jump at the 2024 Summer Olympics, while Hunter won a gold medal in the Men's 400m T62 at the Paralympics.
- Artist and designer Dana Tanamachi.
- Steve Rockwood, president and CEO of FamilySearch.
The keynote addresses will be free to view online.
How much do tickets to RootsTech 2025 cost?
In-person tickets cost $69 for one day or $129 for all three days. You can register to attend online for free. Registration is available here.
