Editor’s Note: At this time, only a limited number of details about the conference have been released and as the conference gets closer, new exciting details will emerge. Be checking back with this post to learn more as we get more information!
As we head into the holiday season, it’s a great time to be looking ahead to 2025 – and RootsTech is one of those big events on the horizon that’s only about three months away! For 2025, the event is slightly later in the year – March 6-8 – in the same location – Salt Lake City, Utah – inside the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Once again, I’ll be seeing you in person – covering the conference for this site and the BloodRoot Podcast- but also as a speaker once again. One of my brand new sessions will be available on the website, going live during the conference dates. Be looking for The Revolutionary War Pension Papers of the Vrooman Family. This class will provide an in-depth examination of one family’s journey through the pension application process – from the veteran, to the widow, to their adult children. Once the session goes live, I will add the link to this post.
New for December: The names of four of the keynote speakers were just released! Ndaba Mandela, Dana Tanamachi, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and Hunter Woodhall.
According to the Press Release:
Ndaba Mandela, a renowned speaker, author, and social activist, grew up in South Africa. His grandfather, Nelson Mandela, was a prominent politician and public influence, spending 27 years in prison for his activism against Apartheid. When he was released, he invited Ndaba to live with him. While living with his grandfather, Ndaba was taught many lessons that inspired him to become a happy and effective global citizen. He attributes many of his teachings to his grandfather. Ndaba Mandela’s virtual keynote message will be available to watch at RootsTech.org starting Thursday, March 6.
Dana Tanamachi is a world-renowned artist, well-known for her 3 story mural at Starbucks inside New York City’s Empire State Building, as well as many other projects, including features on the covers of O Magazineand Time Magazine,and her art on the US postal stamp. Dana is coming to Rootstech to share her own family story and its influence on her journey of becoming the artist she is now. Listen in online or watch in-person on Friday, March 7.
Olympic Gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall and husband, Paralympic Gold-Medalist Hunter Woodhall, met at a high-school track meet in Pocatello, Idaho, in 2017. They were married 5 years later. They both competed for Division I universities on their respective journeys to the Olympics, Tara at the University of Georgia, then the University of Texas, and Hunter for the University of Arkansas. Their journeys and relationship have captured the attention and hearts of fans all across the globe. They will share their incredible relationship and story with RootsTech on Saturday, March 8, available to watch in person or online.
What Is RootsTech?
RootsTech is a place to learn, be inspired, and make connections through family history. Hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by other leading genealogy organizations, we have hundreds of expert classes, tips and tricks videos, and inspiring stories that can help you experience family history like never before. Visit our on-demand learning library, or make plans to join us for our next virtual or in-person conference event.
Disclaimer: I am an official media representative of the RootsTech Conference.
