Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
While many are reporting on the latest trends and big updates, I’ve been busy attending the free online sessions that actually matter for your family history research. In this video, I’m sharing my top recommendations for the must-see sessions you can watch RIGHT NOW on RootsTech.org.
From responsible use of AI tools to deep dives into global archival challenges, these sessions provide real value for active researchers. Don’t miss out on these top picks that will help you understand and do your genealogy more effectively!
In this video, you’ll discover:
Archives Around the World: Learning the unique challenges of global record-keeping.
A Virtual Keynote: A touching story of the power of family to overcome obstacles.
AI in Genealogy: Two essential sessions on how to responsibly utilize artificial intelligence to climb your family tree
Newspaper Research: Pro-tips for evaluating the stories about your ancestors that make the news
Understanding Reasonably Exhaustive Searches: A research-over-my-shoulder approach to understanding how much is enough to gather about your ancestor
Consultant Training: My pick for the best family history consultant training I've ever heard in the past 2 decades.
Watch the Sessions Here: 🔗 RootsTech.org
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MUST WATCH RootsTech 2026 Sessions - Watch them now
Digital Transformation Opportunities and Challenges - International Archive Panel Discussion
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/digital-transformation-opportunities-and-challenges
Virtual Keynote 2026 | José Hernández @rootstech
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/virtual-keynote-2026-jose-hernandez
Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Genealogy in 2026
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/guidelines-for-the-responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-genealogy-in-2026
AI and Family History: Help or Hype?
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/ai-and-family-history-help-or-hype
Reading Between the Lines: Using Historical Newspapers to Enrich Family Stories @findmypast
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/reading-between-the-lines-using-historical-newspapers-to-enrich-family-stories
The GPS in Practice: Examples of Reasonably Exhaustive Research
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/the-gps-in-practice-examples-of-reasonably-exhaustive-research
The Life and Times of a Chronic Family History Consultant: What is this calling? How to do it well
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/the-life-and-times-of-a-chronic-family-history-consultant-what-is-this-calling-how-to-do-it-well
Wife Carrying Fanatics Videos - youtube.com/channel/UCgX6dmA5b_PufPcFtYcJTRA
↪️ Grab your FREE genealogy research guides and templates at familyhistoryfanatics.com/resources
⚡ Want to grow your family tree faster? Join our membership program.
youtube.com/channel/UCmkKepHoafldMRZ4UNt0Akw/join
📗 Like to read? Check out these books
familyhistoryfanatics.com/books
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This video is a part of a series of genealogy research tutorials to help viewers to build their family tree or expand their family history research. Subscribe to our channel if you love genealogy like we do!
#Rootstech #FamilySearch #genealogyresearch
While many are reporting on the latest trends and big updates, I’ve been busy attending the free online sessions that actually matter for your family history research. In this video, I’m sharing my top recommendations for the must-see sessions you can watch RIGHT NOW on RootsTech.org.
From responsible use of AI tools to deep dives into global archival challenges, these sessions provide real value for active researchers. Don’t miss out on these top picks that will help you understand and do your genealogy more effectively!
In this video, you’ll discover:
Archives Around the World: Learning the unique challenges of global record-keeping.
A Virtual Keynote: A touching story of the power of family to overcome obstacles.
AI in Genealogy: Two essential sessions on how to responsibly utilize artificial intelligence to climb your family tree
Newspaper Research: Pro-tips for evaluating the stories about your ancestors that make the news
Understanding Reasonably Exhaustive Searches: A research-over-my-shoulder approach to understanding how much is enough to gather about your ancestor
Consultant Training: My pick for the best family history consultant training I've ever heard in the past 2 decades.
Watch the Sessions Here: 🔗 RootsTech.org
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MUST WATCH RootsTech 2026 Sessions - Watch them now
Digital Transformation Opportunities and Challenges - International Archive Panel Discussion
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/digital-transformation-opportunities-and-challenges
Virtual Keynote 2026 | José Hernández @rootstech
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/virtual-keynote-2026-jose-hernandez
Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Genealogy in 2026
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/guidelines-for-the-responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-genealogy-in-2026
AI and Family History: Help or Hype?
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/ai-and-family-history-help-or-hype
Reading Between the Lines: Using Historical Newspapers to Enrich Family Stories @findmypast
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/reading-between-the-lines-using-historical-newspapers-to-enrich-family-stories
The GPS in Practice: Examples of Reasonably Exhaustive Research
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/the-gps-in-practice-examples-of-reasonably-exhaustive-research
The Life and Times of a Chronic Family History Consultant: What is this calling? How to do it well
familysearch.org/rootstech/session/the-life-and-times-of-a-chronic-family-history-consultant-what-is-this-calling-how-to-do-it-well
Wife Carrying Fanatics Videos - youtube.com/channel/UCgX6dmA5b_PufPcFtYcJTRA
↪️ Grab your FREE genealogy research guides and templates at familyhistoryfanatics.com/resources
⚡ Want to grow your family tree faster? Join our membership program.
youtube.com/channel/UCmkKepHoafldMRZ4UNt0Akw/join
📗 Like to read? Check out these books
familyhistoryfanatics.com/books
----------------
✅ Let's connect:
✔️ Subscribe for more genealogy tips: tinyurl.com/FHFanaticsYouTube
✔️ Website: familyhistoryfanatics.com
✔️ Share Video Ideas: familyhistoryfanatics.com/contact
This video is a part of a series of genealogy research tutorials to help viewers to build their family tree or expand their family history research. Subscribe to our channel if you love genealogy like we do!
#Rootstech #FamilySearch #genealogyresearch
