This year’s conference will shine a light on the stories, communities, and research strategies that help us understand the nation’s past. I have discussed many of the conference sessions with this focus in previous posts, but there are many others including these: Why We Remember: The Psycholog...

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Genealogy is more than finding ancestors. Forensic genealogists apply genealogical methods to help resolve an expanding array of legal issues. They provide research to help settle estates, clear real estate titles, establish citizenship eligibility, and locate heirs to mineral rights, copyrights, an...

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Blaine Bettinger: The Genetic Genealogist, will again be presenting at the NGS 2026 Family History Conference. But this time he won’t be speaking about DNA! This year he will be speaking about two other passions (see the program schedule for times and locations): FR22 Postcards and Plants: Finding...

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In our last post, we introduced Spotlight Sessions that will feature some short, focused talks of 25 minutes or less (think “Tik Talks”) that introduce a case, tool, concept, or provocative question. These sessions will feature new voices, intriguing projects, or focused topics tied to t...

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At this year’s conference we will feature some short, focused talks of 25 minutes or less (think “Tik Talks”) that introduce a case, tool, concept, or provocative question. These sessions will feature new voices, intriguing projects, or focused topics tied to the conference theme. Four...

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NGS and the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society present the 4th Annual James Dent Walker Lecture Series. African American family history researchers encounter many brick walls, and the methodology used to solve these research quandaries benefits all genealogy researchers. The memorial ...

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NGS and the Board for Certification of Genealogists will present the annual BCG Skillbuilding lectures throughout the conference. These lectures are a highlight of NGS Family History Conferences and include case studies emphasizing the use of the genealogical proof standard. Eight BCG Skillbuilding ...

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Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, FUGA, The Legal Genealogist®, is a genealogist with a law degree who provides expert guidance through the murky territory where law and family history intersect. An internationally known lecturer and award-winning writer, her lectures are always popular. She will prese...

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Wonder what it would be like to be a professional genealogist? NGS and the Association of Professional Genealogists are pleased to bring you the APG Day-in-the-Life Track at the 2026 conference. This new series gives you a closer look at the day-to-day of a professional genealogist, with a focus on ...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is affecting almost everything we do today. The NGS 2026 Family History Conference will present six sessions that will teach you how to use this exciting new technology for genealogy: WS01 Starting Smart with AI: Hands-On Tools for Family Historians Tuesday, 26 May 2026...

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