Sunday, March 12, 2023

RootsTech: United with the Expo Hall

Although we have had a virtual expo hall for the last two years (and there is also one this year), I have really missed wandering around the in-person Expo Hall. There is a great atmosphere there, and it has always been one of my favourite aspects of RootsTech.

Although smaller than the last few in-person conferences, it did not disappoint. Most of the major players were there (why were you missing Findmypast?), along with some new ones, and some previous ones who now took a bigger part.

There were the usual in-booth demos and special offers. I did manage to get around all the booths I was interested in, but didn't get to spend as much time as I'd have liked to have done as for the first time I had my own booth (Cite-Builder - the citation generator for genealogists) and was also giving three talks.
















Disclaimer: As a RootsTech Influencer I receive complimentary admission to the event, invitations to some extra events and dinners and a free registration to give to one of my readers. I bear the cost of my return airfares from Australia and pay for my accommodation and meals.



Saturday, March 11, 2023

RootsTech: United with my friends again

I have missed going to Salt Lake City to attend RootsTech for the past couple of years. I certainly enjoyed the presentations being online, but I missed seeing my friends in person.

Attending RootsTech many times (this was my 7th in person conference) meant I have made many good friends from all around the world. I finally got to see many of them again for the first time in years. RootsTech's theme of Uniting couldn't have been more appropriate.

Though there were several notable absences this year (and we raised a glass in memory of one of them), it was still wonderful to see those who were there.

More about other aspects of RootsTech in the next posts.







Disclaimer: As a RootsTech Influencer I receive complimentary admission to the event, invitations to some extra events and dinners and a free registration to give to one of my readers. I bear the cost of my return airfares from Australia and pay for my accommodation and meals.