Join us this fall for the 2026 TxSGS Family History Conference, themed A Journey of Discovery. This hybrid event, held Friday and Saturday, November 6-7, will feature ten nationally recognized speakers presenting sessions to an in-person audience plus livestreamed to virtual participants.
The livestreamed events will be recorded and available on demand. In addition, the conference includes 20+ 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 registrants the flexibility to learn at their own pace. (Read more about speakers and topics.)
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your research to the next level, the 2026 Family History Conference offers tools, techniques, and inspiration for every genealogist. Plus take advantage of the opportunity to meet vendors, local genealogical societies, and other groups in-person and online.
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 is changing the way we search, connect, and discover family history. Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming genealogical research – from smarter record matching and automated transcription to tools that reveal connections you might never have found on your own.
DNA
Genetic genealogy opens door that traditional research can’t. Learn how to navigate DNA results, understand matches, and turn test results into real family connections.
Ethnic Research
Family history looks different depending on where your roots lead. This track explores strategies and sources specific to African American, Hispanic, Irish, and other ethnic research traditions.
Methodology
Strong research starts with sound method. These sessions focus on research strategy, documentation, and solving the problems that stop most researchers in their tracks.
Records & Resources
Every record tells a story if you know where to look. This track guides you through finding, accessing, and interpreting the documents and resources – both traditional and digital – that bring ancestors to life.
Skill Building
Whether you’re new to genealogy or ready to step up to the next level, this track builds the practical skills that make every research session more productive.
Technology
The tools available to genealogists today would have been unimaginable a generation ago. This tracks focuses on the platforms, database, and digital resources other than AI that make research faster, more accurate, and more connected.
Writing & Storytelling
Every family deserves to have its story told well. These sessions help transform research findings into compelling narratives – whether for a family book, a blog, or the next generation.