Millions will participate in the free online global family discovery event.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — RootsTech by FamilySearch, the world’s largest family discovery and celebration event, starts today online at RootsTech.org and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah, and runs through 7 March 2026. Attendees can make new family discoveries, hear from incredible main-stage speakers, and learn all about genealogy and family history. Enjoy hundreds of free online classes in multiple languages at RootsTech.org.
RELATIVES AT ROOTSTECH 2026 GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
RootsTech is a great place to learn about ancestors and find living relatives. In 2025, hundreds of thousands of participants connected with relatives and viewed millions of ancestral relationships through Relatives at RootsTech. Over 300,000 participants have already used the Relatives at RootsTech feature on their mobile phone since February 13 to see if they are related to other participants worldwide, explore their Family Tree, and connect with relatives. The free discovery experience will be available until 30 April 2026.
The virtual RootsTech Expo Hall is an extension of the vibrant in-person expo hall in Salt Lake City, Utah. The virtual expo hall enables online participants to enjoy many of the in-person benefits. It will feature top deals from in-person exhibitors, downloadable resources, product demos, and interactive chat. The virtual expo hall will remain available through late summer of 2026.
RootsTech 2026 Keynotes
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
· Steve Rockwood, President and CEO of FamilySearch
· Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and author
· Tara Roberts, National Geographic explorer in residence, author, and historian
· Steve Young, NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl MVP
PRE-RECORDED KEYNOTES
· Gardiner Brothers, Award-winning Irish dancers
· Jessica Soho, Award-winning Filipina broadcast journalist
· José Hernandez, Mexican American engineer and NASA astronaut
· Zico, Brazilian football legend
FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY 2026
The free Family Discovery Day at RootsTech will be held on 7 March 2026, in the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, and the two mainstage speakers will be broadcast live online for free. American football legend Steve Young will speak at 11:00 a.m. (MST) and share stories about his life and family. Family Discovery Day keynotes will be available both in person and online. Participants will enjoy a full day of free interactive activities, games, classes, and discoveries. For Latter-day Saints, Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, will speak at 1:30 p.m. MST about coming unto Christ by uniting families for eternity.
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What Is RootsTech?
RootsTech, hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by leading genealogy organizations, offers hundreds of classes, expert tips, and inspiring stories to help attendees connect through family history. Explore our on-demand learning library or join the next virtual or in-person conference for access to more than 200 sessions, exhibitors, and experiences designed to help you discover, remember, and share your story.
About FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is the world’s largest nonprofit genealogy organization, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For over 125 years, FamilySearch has gathered, preserved, and increased access to genealogical records worldwide. Millions access our free resources monthly online at FamilySearch.org or through more than 6,500 FamilySearch centers in 129 countries, including the main FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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