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 30, 2012, with an
extended deadline of October 15, 2012 for limited, late-breaking technology research
submissions.
Types of
Sessions
1. Presentations:
Classroom settings that engage participants.
2. Panels
or Discussions: Formal panels of experts discussing specific topics, led by a
facilitator.
3. Hands-on
Workshops: Labs where attendees have hands-on experience in a specific task or
objective.
4. Unconferencing:
Informal, participant-led discussion groups.
Submission
Information
Proposals
will be accepted online at rootstech.org
from May 9, 2012 through June 30, 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.
Editors Note: NGS is one of the
proud sponsors of Rootstech.
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