March 21-23, 2013 | Salt Lake
City , Utah
The world
of genealogy is changing at an ever-increasing rate through the development of
new technologies. Millions of people are passionate about discovering their
roots. They share an interest in learning about the latest technologies and
methods to help them in this pursuit. The third annual RootsTech Conference
brings together thought leaders and consumers who want to share and experience
the latest trends in genealogy and technology. Building on the success and
growth of previous years, RootsTech 2013
will reach thousands of participants on site and around the world.
RootsTech includes engaging, interactive sessions that promote learning and the
free exchange of ideas on improving the way genealogy is done. Genealogists and
technologists attending this conference share a stance that is progressive and
forward thinking. They are interested in the application of technology to
simplify and improve the family history experience.
Unique tracks
will be offered that address the specific needs of genealogists and
technologists, with an emphasis on how they can more effectively work together.
We invite proposals that address technology challenges and solutions that have
the potential to improve family history and genealogical research. Additional consideration will be given to
proposals that provide hands-on or interactive experiences, with presenters
giving step-by-step approaches and live
demonstrations for using technology for genealogy, including tips and helps
for using software, hardware, standards, APIs, plug-ins, etc. Since RootsTech is designed as an
interactive conference, traditional lectures depending entirely on text-based
slides are discouraged.
Possible sessions for genealogists
include:
- Solutions for saving, accessing and sharing data
- Publishing and sharing family history online
- Tools for online collaboration and community projects
- Using popular applications for family history
- Reaching and engaging new genealogists through technology
- Online sites and services for getting started
Possible sessions for developers
include: GPS and geo-mapping ancestral locations
- Applications for mobile devices
- Social applications
- Standards and APIs
- Records imaging and tree visualization
- Gamification of family history experiences
- Cloud-based solutions for saving, accessing, and sharing data
Submissions are due by June 15, 2012, with an extended
deadline of October 15, 2012 for limited, late-breaking technology research
submissions.
Types of Sessions
- Presentations: Classroom settings that engage participants.
- Panels or Discussions: Formal panels of experts discussing specific topics, led by a facilitator.
- Hands-on Workshops: Labs where attendees have hands-on experience in a specific task or objective.
- Unconferencing: Informal, participant-led discussion groups.
Submission Information
Proposals will be accepted online at rootstech.org from May 9, 2012
through June 15, 2012. Syllabus
materials will be due from participating presenters on October 1, 2012 (other
than late-breaking proposals).
Presenters participating in the RootsTech Conference will
receive a complimentary conference registration and a syllabus. There is no
monetary compensation for presenters at this conference. Out-of-state speakers
selected to present three or more lectures will also receive hotel
accommodations.
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