Keynote Speakers at RootsTech 2016

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David Isay, Founder of StoryCorps, and Former Governor Mike Leavitt to Speak at RootsTech 2016 We are thrilled to announce David Isay, founder of StoryCorps, and Mike Leavitt, former Utah Governor, as keynote speakers at RootsTech 2016. We are also excited to announce Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Super Band with singer Ryan Innes as the featured entertainment at the RootsTech opening social and the band Lower Lights as the closing event entertainment. David Isay Founder of StoryCorps and Best-Selling Author Radio producer and New York Times best-selling author David Isay will speak at the Friday morning keynote session on February 5. Isay has received numerous broadcasting honors, including six Peabody awards and a MacArthur “Genius” fellowship. He is also the winner of the 2015 TED prize for his work with StoryCorps. Michael Leavitt Founder and Chairman of Leavitt Partners  Former Utah Governor Michael Leavitt will keynote at the Saturday morning session on February 6. Leavitt served in a variety of roles in President George W. Bush’s cabinet, including U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Leavitt is currently founder and chairman of Leavitt Partners. Crescent Super Band featuring Ryan Innes RootsTech Opening Social Entertainment Organized in 2001 under the direction of award-winning performer Caleb Chapman, the Crescent Super Band has frequently been hailed as one of the best professional bands in the world. They have traveled the world performing in top venues, including a packed performance at famed Carnegie Hall. Singer-songwriter Ryan Innes appeared on NBC’s hit TV show, The Voice, where he impressed judges with his soulful vocals. Lower Lights RootsTech Closing Event Entertainment The Lower Lights are a collective of 20-plus prominent Utah-rooted musicians, each with their own respective musical careers. They meld folk, gospel, bluegrass, and more to create music that can jump from reverent to raucous, sometimes in the same song. Have you downloaded the RootsTech Mobile app? The RootsTech 2016 conference app allows you to build your schedule, connect with other attendees, receive conference updates, and more. Learn how the RootsTech 2016 mobile app will enhance your conference experience. Read the blog post “5 Ways the Mobile App Will Enhance Your RootsTech Experience” on the FamilySearch blog. Hotels are almost sold out! Looking for a place to stay close to the Salt Palace? The Hilton Salt Lake City Center, the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, and the Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown have rooms available at reduced nightly rates for RootsTech conference attendees. Rooms are almost sold out, so don’t wait until the last minute. Reserve your room today. Learn more about hotel nightly rates and honored dates at RootsTech.org. RootsTech, hosted by FamilySearch, is a global conference celebrating families across generations, where people of all ages are inspired to discover, preserve, and share their family stories and connections. This annual event has become the largest of its kind in the world, attracting tens of thousands of participants worldwide. For more information about RootsTech 2016, visit RootsTech.org.