RootsTech 2026 is the world’s largest family discovery event, taking place March 5–7, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Salt Palace Convention Center, with a virtual option available worldwide.
Key Details:
- In-Person Registration: Open now with early-bird pricing — $99 for 3 days or $69 for 1 day.
- Virtual Attendance: Free for all participants. Registration is encouraged to ensure full access to livestreamed and on-demand content.
- Family Discovery Day: Saturday, March 7, is free for all ages and features games, storytelling, and family history activities.
- Main Stage Keynotes: Featured speakers include NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young, Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, Irish dancers the Gardiner Brothers, and others.
- Class Schedule: The full RootsTech 2026 Class Catalog is now live at RootsTech.org, with hundreds of sessions for beginners and experts.
- Relatives at RootsTech: A unique feature that helps attendees discover relatives attending the event using FamilySearch Family Tree. Participation is optional and requires opting in via the RootsTech app or website.
- Expo Hall: Both in-person and virtual versions offer access to genealogy tools, DNA testing companies (like FamilyTreeDNA), and live product demos.
How to Register:
- Visit RootsTech.org/registration to choose your attendance option.
- For updates and event details, follow FamilySearch and RootsTech on Facebook.