RootsTech 2023 - Recap

I can't believe that it has been 6 days since RootsTech ended. There was so much going on at RootsTech last week that I didn't have time to write every day. And now that I am back home there is still a lot going on.

But RootsTech isn't really over. We still have access to hundreds of recorded talks, keynote sessions, and other information to view through the end of the year. One of the things that I have always been impressed by at RootsTech is their ability to bring in first class talent to entertain and inspire us. This year there were four celebrities who spoke and performed during RootsTech. As part of the RootsTech Influencers Team, I was able to have front row seats and be part of the media interviews for some of them. It was great being able to ask them questions about their lives and how family history has inspired them. You can see their sessions and my video of their interviews at the links below:

• Jordin Sparks - Session
• Me Ra Koh - Session
• Sean Astin - Session - Interview
• Adassa - Session - Interview

Relatives at RootsTech is still available until March 31. You can visit the page to see how many relatives are registered for RootsTech. I am up to 246 relatives now. My wife has slightly more at 35,445.

You can search the On-Demand Library for virtual presentations. The On-Demand Library has a couple topics such as DNA, FamilySearch, Getting Started, and Research Methods highlighted but there are many more classes available.

Some of the exhibitors still have deals going on. Here are a few that I know are still active.

• CivilWarRecords.com has a discount code for 10% off your ancestor's Civil War records through Saturday, March 11th. The discount code is RootsTech.
• Related Faces has an offer for 20% off on their 6-month or 1-year subscription. The coupon code is RFMGQWKH85. This offer is good through March 31st.
• Ancestry.com still has their $59 DNA sale going on until March 17th.
• International Institute of Genealogical Studies has a sale going on until March 15th. Anyone registering for their 40-class Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS) will get an additional 4 classes for free.
• MarcoPolo is offering 2 months free access to their Plus subscription.
• MyLo is offering a free photo book and scanning class for new subscribers.
• FamilyTree DNA has specials on their DNA kits.
• BillionGraves has a discount on their Plus subscription.
• GEDMatch has 10% off their Tier-1 subscription until March 31st.
• Vivid-Pix has several discounts. 20% off Vivid-Pix RESTORE software. $50 off Vivid-Pix Memorya Station/Education Bundle. 20% off Vivid-Pix Education.
• American Ancestors has $25 off their annual subscription.
• 200-Year Challenge has $25 off their family tree starter kit with 4 family tree designs.

There may be others but I haven't had time to explore all of the online Expo Hall yet.

Take some time to expolre the RootsTech365 website to discover all there is to learn over the next year.