{"id":79312,"date":"2024-01-10T15:35:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T21:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.familytreedna.com\/?p=79312"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:30:05","slug":"rootstech-2024-salt-lake-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.familytreedna.com\/es\/rootstech-2024-salt-lake-city\/","title":{"rendered":"RootsTech 2024: Get Ready for Salt Lake City with FamilyTreeDNA"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;111202&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>By: Courtney Eberhard<\/p>\n<h2>Discover the richness of your ancestry at RootsTech 2024 where FamilyTreeDNA awaits with an in-person booth, classes, and exclusive booth talks.<\/h2>\n<p><em>For information about the virtual conference, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.familytreedna.com\/rootstech-2024-virtual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RootsTech 2024 virtual guide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Excitement fills the atmosphere at FamilyTreeDNA as we gear up for one of the most anticipated moments of the year\u2014RootsTech time! Join us in person at RootsTech 2024, taking place from February 29 to March 2 in the vibrant city of Salt Lake City, Utah.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_button hover_fx=&#8221;outlined&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-solid&#8221; button_color_solid=&#8221;#fa4616&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;624514&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Fen%2Frootstech%2Fregistration%2Fin-person%2F%3Fcid%3DRE-00037964|target:_blank&#8221; width=&#8221;360&#8243;]REGISTER FOR ROOTSTECH 2024: IN-PERSON[\/vc_button][vc_button hover_fx=&#8221;outlined&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-solid&#8221; button_color_solid=&#8221;#fa4616&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;698157&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Fen%2Frootstech%2Fregistration%2Fonline%2F%3Fcid%3DRE-00037965|target:_blank&#8221; width=&#8221;360&#8243;]REGISTER FOR ROOTSTECH 2024: VIRTUAL[\/vc_button][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;162472&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is RootsTech?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rootstech.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RootsTech<\/a> extends a warm invitation to millions around the globe, urging them to join in the festivities at the largest family history conference and year-long learning hub. Boasting an extensive array of classes, compelling speakers, engaging activities, and heartwarming connections, RootsTech unites the global family in a way that is truly unparalleled.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79317&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; lbox_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; lbox_social=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;102393&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163750&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>The RootsTech 2024 schedule<\/h3>\n<p>RootsTech 2024 will take place from Thursday, February 29 &#8211; Saturday, March 2, 2024. (All times are in MST)<\/p>\n<p>Day 1 &#8211; Thursday<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classes 8:00 AM\u20135:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Expo Hall 9:00 AM\u20137:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>General Session 11:00 AM<\/li>\n<li>Night at the Expo Hall 5:30\u20137:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Day 2 &#8211; Friday<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classes 8:00 AM\u20135:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Expo Hall 9:00 AM\u20136:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>General Session 11:00 AM<\/li>\n<li>Industry Highlight Forum 1:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Day 3 &#8211; Saturday<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classes 8:00 AM\u20134:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Expo Hall 9:00 AM\u20133:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>General Session 11:00 AM<\/li>\n<li>Family Discovery Session 1:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Family Discovery Day 9:00 AM\u20133:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79320&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; lbox_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; lbox_social=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;818371&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;584916&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>RootsTech 2024 Ticket Prices<\/h3>\n<p>The upcoming event will be a hybrid version of the conference again with both in-person and virtual classes running simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full 3-Day Pass:<\/strong> $109*<br \/>\n<strong>1-Day Pass:<\/strong> $69<br \/>\n<strong>RootsTech Online:<\/strong> FREE[\/vc_column_text][vc_button hover_fx=&#8221;outlined&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-solid&#8221; button_color_solid=&#8221;#fa4616&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;829691&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Fen%2Frootstech%2Fregistration%2Fin-person%2F%3Fcid%3DRE-00037966|target:_blank&#8221;]REGISTER FOR ROOTSTECH 2024: IN-PERSON[\/vc_button][vc_button hover_fx=&#8221;outlined&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-solid&#8221; button_color_solid=&#8221;#fa4616&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;151121&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Fen%2Frootstech%2Fregistration%2Fonline%2F%3Fcid%3DRE-00037967|target:_blank&#8221; width=&#8221;360&#8243;]REGISTER FOR ROOTSTECH 2024: VIRTUAL[\/vc_button][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;162357&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Review of RootsTech 2023<\/h2>\n<p>The in-person experience is like no other conference in the genealogy industry. RootsTech features speakers from all over the world on just about every topic imaginable. FamilyTreeDNA sticks to genetic genealogy, but other talks on this year\u2019s agenda will include topics like genealogy basics, recipes, and in-depth research for specific countries.<\/p>\n<p>2023\u2019s keynote speaker was American Idol winner <strong>Jordin Sparks<\/strong>. Past keynote speakers have included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photographer, author, speaker, <strong>Me Ra Koh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Actor, director, <strong>Sean Astin<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Emmy-winning actor, <strong>LeVar Burton<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Former First Lady <strong>Laura Bush<\/strong> and daughter <strong>Jenna<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Actor, Matthew Modine<\/li>\n<li>Entertainer, <strong>Donny Osmond<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>NFL Hall of Famer, <strong>Emmitt Smith<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79321&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; lbox_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; lbox_social=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;344270&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;147688&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>In-person Classes from FamilyTreeDNA at RootsTech 2024<\/h2>\n<p>RootsTech 2024 will be tightly packed with sessions on all genealogy topics. Make sure you prepare for RootsTech, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familysearch.org\/en\/rootstech\/playlist?cid=RE-00037968\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make a playlist of all the sessions you\u2019d like to attend<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to <strong>add the FamilyTreeDNA sessions to your playlist<\/strong> so you don\u2019t miss any of the exciting information we have to offer.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79322&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;img-circle&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;136832&#8243;][vc_button hover_fx=&#8221;outlined&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-solid&#8221; button_color_solid=&#8221;#fa4616&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;168960&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Fen%2Frootstech%2Fsession%2Fgenealogys-secret-weapon-how-mtdna-can-solve-family-mysteries%3Fcid%3DRE-00037969&#8243;]ADD TO YOUR PLAYLIST[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;110439&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Genealogy\u2019s Secret Weapon: How mtDNA Can Solve Family Mysteries<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Thursday, February 29 at 3:00 PM MST<br \/>\nBallroom H (will be livestreamed)<\/strong><br \/>\nFeaturing Katy Rowe-Shurwanz, FamilyTreeDNA Product Owner<\/p>\n<p><em>Explore the untapped potential of mitochondrial DNA in genealogy, break through barriers, and unveil family mysteries in our class, discovering new features and tools, including the 2024 Mitotree update.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79351&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;img-circle&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;158927&#8243;][vc_button hover_fx=&#8221;outlined&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-solid&#8221; button_color_solid=&#8221;#fa4616&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;161534&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Fen%2Frootstech%2Fsession%2Fjumping-the-pond-using-y-dna-and-dna-group-projects%3Fcid%3DRE-00037970|target:_blank&#8221;]ADD TO YOUR PLAYLIST[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;151255&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Jumping the Pond Using Y-DNA and Group Projects<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday, March 1 at 3:00 PM MST<br \/>\nRoom 255EF<\/strong><br \/>\nFeaturing Mags Gaulden, Group Project Administrator and Founder of mitoYDNA Ltd.<\/p>\n<p><em>Embark on a journey of ancestral discovery as we unravel familial connections across oceans, breaking down conventions and tracing an early South Carolina family back to their roots in Ireland using a simple Y-DNA test and participation in DNA group projects.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;119903&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Booth Talks at the FamilyTreeDNA Booth<\/h2>\n<p>The FamilyTreeDNA booth will be easy to find since we\u2019re in the same spot as last year! <strong>We are Booth 611<\/strong>, right up front to the left of the FamilySearch hub as you enter the front doors. Make sure to stop by and say hello![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79330&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; lbox_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; lbox_social=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;176000&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;116996&#8243;]FamilyTreeDNA also hosts talks throughout the event at our booth for you to learn from and a chance to engage with the speakers. Booth Talks from last year included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u201cDNA for Native American Genealogy &#8211; 10 Ways to Find Your Native American Ancestor\u201d<\/strong> with Roberta Estes<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cWhat Can You Learn from DNA?\u201d<\/strong> with Katy Rowe-Schurwanz<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cUnexpected Y-DNA Result\u201d<\/strong> with Sherman McRae<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cDNA Journey &#8211; Follow Your Ancestor\u2019s Path\u201d<\/strong> with Roberta Estes<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cWhich Test is Best for Me?\u201d<\/strong> with Janine Cloud<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cNative American Roots\u201d<\/strong> with Janine Cloud<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cAsk Me Anything! (Y-DNA)\u201d<\/strong> with Paul Maier, Goran Runfeldt, and Michael Sager<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cAsk Me Anything! (mtDNA)\u201d<\/strong> with Paul Maier and Goran Runfeldt<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cAsk Me Anything! &#8211; Native DNA and Book Signing&#8221;<\/strong> with Roberta Estes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79336&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; lbox_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; lbox_social=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;102684&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;152937&#8243;]This year, our in-booth theater will be behind the wall. We\u2019ll have signage with the schedule, and we\u2019ll post it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FamilyTreeDNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/familytreedna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FamilyTreeDNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X (formerly known as Twitter)<\/a>, so be sure to follow us to stay informed.<\/p>\n<h2>Networking Opportunities at RootsTech 2024<\/h2>\n<p>The RootsTech experience is as much about meeting and interacting with other attendees as it is about the classes and talks. Attendees will commune over meals and gather in common areas of their hotels, often with laptops open and comparing notes. You might find yourself wandering through the Expo Hall, buying books, swag, and of course, DNA kits.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79337&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; lbox_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; lbox_social=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;660922&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;180897&#8243;]You\u2019ll be able to chat with members of our Research &amp; Development team, discuss which test is best for you with a staff member, and <strong>buy kits at special event prices with no shipping and handling fees<\/strong> (because we\u2019ll have the test kits on hand).<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t tested with us before or if you have tested and we need additional samples for your new test, <strong>you can swab on the spot<\/strong>, and we\u2019ll take your kit directly back to the lab so you don\u2019t have to mail it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;79338&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; lbox_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; lbox_social=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;169043&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132969&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>We Can\u2019t Wait to See You!<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re looking forward to seeing everyone at the Salt Palace. 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