RootsTech 2023 - getting ready

It's that time of year again - and three years since the last face to face event combining genealogy, technology and innovation at Salt Lake City. RootsTech 2023
There is a huge virtual component - so wherever you are you can access the virtual exhibition hall and many of the presentations. Or head to the RootsTech home page https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/

Lots of snow still on the ground - so much cooler than Sydney!

Apart from imagining flying across the planet to attend in person and experience the change in seasons, there are things you can prepare for if you haven't already.

Download the new RootsTech app
Build your online playlist for watching live and on demand - many of the sessions are pre-recorded and you have a long time after the event to watch these.

The new app for Android or iOS - search for RootsTech2023. The links to watch the live sessions are within the Classes area - you can use the "Type" filter to find Live Webinars.

My recommendation for virtual attendees is to use a web browser to check out the handouts, as they can easily be downloaded - a feature I have not been able to find within either Android or iOS versions of the new app.

On demand sessions have already been released ahead of the formal opening, you can start building your playlist NOW, as long as you are registered. You can still sign up, you'll get this window when you try to create a playlist by clicking on this link https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/playlist - so you can easily create a new account for FREE, did I say all of this is free for online attendees?

My picks for those watching from home - the latest news from the sponsors and exhibitors, my pick for Day One is (Note the times are for AEDT ie NSW, Vic and Tas)

https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/whats-new-at-familysearch-in-2023

https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/whats-new-at-ancestry-in-2023

https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/innovation-and-tech-forum-2023

Stay tuned for news from Day One....

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