Winter 2015 Virtual Genealogy Conference - March 13-15, 2015

The following is from Family Tree University.

Dear Fellow Genealogist:

I have great news-you can attend the next big family history conference without spending a dollar on travel or hotel lodging. My team and I are staging another of our popular Virtual Genealogy Conferences, which take place entirely online, from March 13-15, 2015 

The Winter 2015 Virtual Conference is a three-day affair that gives you unlimited access to 15 half-hour genealogy presentations on topics from three tracks: Genealogy Technology, Research Strategies and Ethnic Heritage. This year we're even introducing a brand new track: Genetic Genealogy. These are presentations you'll be able to download to your computer and keep forever, so no need to rush to view them over the weekend. Presentations are given by the same big-name genealogists you'd see at an in-person national conference-including D. Joshua Taylor, Judy G. Russell and Denise May Levenick. 

Even better, it's your chance to personally interact with professional genealogists and fellow family historians through our chatroom-style Live Chats and via a robust Discussion Board. Plus, you'll even receive a virtual "swag bag" full of cool digital downloads. 

We've bundled all of these features into a single-price package to fit the needs of our genealogist friends. To prepare for this exciting event, I advise that you download our free 23 Secrets to Organize Your Genealogy e-book. It will give you detailed information on how to get your research materials in order so that you can prepare to fill your brain with fun new family history information.

Seats for the Virtual Conference are limited, and I would hate for you to miss out. I encourage you to register for the Virtual Conference now.  I'll see you there!

Best, 



Tyler Moss

Family Tree University Virtual Conference

The following is from Family Tree University.

8 Great Reasons to Attend a Virtual Genealogy Conference

Family Tree University’s Spring 2012 Virtual Conference March 9-11 offers unique benefits

 


CINCINNATI, March 1, 2012—Have you ever missed a genealogy conference session you wanted to attend because the room was too full, or because the time conflicted with another session of interest? Or heard how great a session was after the fact and lamented that you didn’t choose it?

That’s just one of the problems solved by Family Tree University’s Virtual Conferences. These three-day online workshops are the only genealogy conferences where attendees can completely customize the program to suit their needs. Attendees can watch 15 pre-recorded 30-minute classes at any time and in any order they choose during the conference.

A few more of the unique benefits attendees of the Spring 2012 Virtual Conference, March 9-11, will enjoy:

• All sessions can be downloaded for later viewing—allowing you to watch favorite sessions again or save certain classes to view after the conference ends, so you can make the most of the real-time interaction during the weekend.
• PDFs of the presentation slides from each class are available to download, too, eliminating the need to take copious notes or copy down website URLs.
• The conference takes place entirely online, allowing attendees ultimate flexibility for participating. It’s the only conference where you can show up at 2 a.m in your pajamas if you want to! Log in anywhere you have a computer and an internet connection, from your favorite armchair to your favorite coffee shop. Squeeze in a live chat during Suzy’s soccer game.
• An FTU Virtual Conference also provides programming from nationally known genealogy presenters, including Thomas MacEntee, Lisa Louise Cooke and many more. You don’t have to miss out if you can’t afford a hotel room or have physical limitations that make an in-person conference impractical.

The Virtual Conference also offers perks provided by in-person conferences:

• An exhibit hall with booths showcasing genealogy products and services, such as the mobile scanner
• A virtual swag bag of free downloadable genealogy goodies
• Daily contests for great genealogy prizes
• Opportunities to chat with and ask questions of experts, as well as make new friends of genealogy buffs just like you

To view the program and register for the Spring 2012 Virtual Conference, sponsored by Flip-Pal, visit http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/virtual-conference


About Family Tree University
Family Tree University is part of the Genealogy Community at F+W Media, Inc., which also encompasses Family Tree Magazine—America’s most popular family history magazine—the Family Tree Books imprint and the ShopFamilyTree.com online store. These publications and products are devoted to providing engaging, easy-to-understand instruction that makes genealogy a hobby anyone can do. In addition to the virtual conference, Family Tree University offers more than 30 online genealogy courses and monthly live webinars.

Family Tree University Virtual Conference Discount Ends 7/15

The following is from Family Tree University.

Family Tree University to host Virtual Conference
First-of-its-kind event August 19-21 will connect attendees with experts

CINCINNATI, July 5, 2011—For genealogists who find themselves too busy or too cash-strapped to travel for conferences this year—or who just want more learning opportunities—Family Tree University's first Virtual Conference will be August 19-21. Learn more and register at: http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/summer-2011-virtual-conference.

"We're creating a genealogy conference experience that's accessible to everyone," says Family Tree University publisher/editorial director Allison Stacy. "All you need to participate is a computer and web connection, so physical limitations, travel costs and scheduling conflicts don't have to get in the way."

Registrants who purchase a three-day pass to the conference will have access to:
• 15 half-hour video classes that can also be downloaded to watch later
• Bonus videos exclusive to the conference 
• Live chats and message board discussions with experts
• A "swag bag" of freebies from ShopFamilyTree.com

Session topics will include:
• Build Your Research Toolbox with Thomas MacEntee 
• Digital Preservation for the 21st Century with Sunny Jane Morton
• Finding Your East European Ancestors' Village with Lisa A. Alzo
• German Newspapers in America with James M. Beidler 
• Google Surname Search Secrets with Lisa Louise Cooke
• Making Sense of Pre-1850 Censuses with Maureen A. Taylor
• Twitter for Genealogists with Nancy Hendrickson 

See the full program here: http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/summer-2011-virtual-conference/summer-2011-virtual-conference-program

"This event is a great opportunity for people who don't have the time or money to travel to a far-off conference to see presentations from nationally known genealogy speakers," Stacy says. "We're bringing the experts to you."

Conference registration is $199, but early birds who register by July 15 can save $50 by using the coupon code VCS11. The video sessions will also be available a la carte from ShopFamilyTree.com. Conference registration saves you 45 percent off the price of purchasing each video separately (at $29.99)—the equivalent of getting eight classes for free. 

About Family Tree University
Family Tree University is part of the Genealogy Community at F+W Media, Inc., which also encompasses Family Tree Magazine—America's most popular family history magazine—the Family Tree Books imprint and the ShopFamilyTree.com online store. In addition to the virtual conference, Family Tree University offers more than 30 online genealogy courses and monthly live webinars.