Join us this fall for the 2025 TxSGS Family History Conference, themed Deep in the Heart: Discovering Family History. This virtual event, held Friday and Saturday, November 7-8, 2025, will features TxSGS Live!, with ten nationally recognized speakers presenting lectures followed by interactive Q&A.
But that’s not all!
All TxSGS Live! sessions—including the Q&As—will be recorded and available on demand. In addition, the conference includes 29 pre-recorded lectures from many of your favorite speakers and internationally acclaimed presenters. These sessions will be available online through midnight, February 6, 2026, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your research to the next level, the 2025 Family History Conference offers tools, techniques, and inspiration for every genealogist. Alongside our 39 featured sessions, attendees can enjoy bonus content from sponsors, exhibitors, and select genealogy vendors.
Plan Your Learning Journey with Conference Tracks
This year’s conference includes sessions organized into learning tracks to help you customize your experience. Revisit your favorite presentations as often as you’d like during the replay period.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Other Technology
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing genealogy—from smart record-matching and automated transcriptions to predictive tools that reveal hidden connections. Dive into the latest tech innovations, including interactive maps, dynamic databases, collaborative platforms, and digital preservation strategies designed to help you research faster, deeper, and smarter.
DNA
Step into the world of genetic genealogy and discover how DNA can take your research further. Learn to choose the right test, interpret your results, and turn matches into meaningful family connections. Whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning your analysis skills, this track will help you make the most of your genetic clues.
Ethnic Research
Trace your ancestors’ cultural heritage and migration paths. This track focuses on strategies and sources for researching African American, Hispanic, and Irish ethnic groups, while offering tips for honoring and preserving cultural traditions through genealogy.
Methodology
Build stronger research skills with sessions focused on effective genealogical methods. Topics include resolving research challenges, documenting findings, writing reports, and tracing elusive ancestors—such as women and those in urban settings.
Records & Resources
Unlock the genealogical value of lesser-known historical records. Explore land deeds, tax lists, religious records, voting rolls, and more. Learn how to find and interpret these documents, and how to navigate archives with confidence.
Skill Building
Sharpen essential genealogy skills—from organizing research and writing reports to creating timelines and analyzing sources. This track is great for beginners and those looking to refresh their approach.
Storytelling
Turn your research into meaningful narratives. Learn how to write compelling family stories, add historical context, and share your heritage through blogs, books, or multimedia projects.
Wartime: Genealogy Research
Explore military and wartime records to uncover your ancestors’ service and its impact. This track includes research strategies for conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the 20th century.