Genealogy And Family History Conferences

I am convinced conferences are great for both motivation and education. Usually the prepared hand-outs are as valuable as the sessions. Family Search Wiki has just posted these upcoming events.

International Assoc. Of Jewish Gen Soc  http://www.iajgs.org/
Place: Paris, France
Date: 15- 18 Jul

Midwestern Roots Conference  http://www.indianahisstory.org/
Place: Indianapolis, IN
Date: 20-21 Jul
BYU Family History Conference  www.ce.byu.edu/cw/cwgeneral
Place: Provo, Utah
Date: 31 Jul – 3 Aug
BYU Education Week  www.byu.edu/edweek/
Place: Provo, Utah
Date: 25-26 Aug
Swedish Genealogical Conference
http://www.familysearchmontern.se/gavle
http://www.familysearchmontern.se/gavle/en
Place: Sweden
Date: 25-26 Aug
FGS (Federation of Genealogical Societies)  http://www.fgs.org/
Place: Birmingham, Alabama
Date: 29 Aug-1 Sept
FH Expo- Midwest  http://www.fhexpo.com/
Place: Kearny, Nebraska
Date: 7-8 Sep
Sandstone Conference 
Place: Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Sep
AAHGS  http://www.aahgs.org/
Place: Greensboro, North Carolina
Date: 4-7 Oct
FH Expo- Sacramento http://www.fhexpo.com/
Place: Sacramento, California
Date: 19-20 Oct
International Black Genealogy Summit  http://www.blackgenealogysummit.com/
Place: SLC, UT (Radisson hotel)
Date:  18-20 Oct

FH Expo-Atlanta  http://www.fhexpo.com/
Place: Atlanta, Georgia
Date:  9-10 Nov

My experience is that expos, or conferences, are an awesome way to expand  your genealogy enthusiasm. The first one  I attended was sponsored by 2 LDS Stakes. It was awesome. Even a mini conference such as the monthly 3rd Saturday at the Riverton, Salt Lake City area, family history library event is one I try to never miss. I asked a speaker, while attending the South Davis Family History Fair, how many she spoke at - 2 per month was the answer. Now that would be just cool.

Here are some upcoming expos I just found out about.

Upcoming Events from Family History Expos


Colorado Family History Expo 2012

Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs

2886 South Circle Drive

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906


June  01  - 02, 2012




Northern California Family History Expo 2012
Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast

5321 Date Avenue

Sacramento, California 95841


July  06   - 07, 2012



Illinois Family History Expo 2012
Crowne Plaza Springfield

3000 South Dirksen Parkway

Springfield, Illinois 62703


August  03                                                     - 04, 2012




Midwest Family History Expo 2012
Holiday Inn Convention Center

110 South Second Avenue

Kearney, Nebraska 68848


September  07                                                     - 08, 2012




October Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2012
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel

122 West South Temple

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101


October  22                                                     - 26, 2012




Georgia Family History Expo 2012
Gwinnett Center

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway

Duluth, Georgia 30097


November  09                                                     - 10, 2012