TapGenes--Family Health Information

While at RootsTech, two of my worlds collided--the genealogy world and that of hereditary health issues.  RootsTech holds their Innovator Showdown each year, in which various genealogy-related technology products compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes.  There were some really interesting products which I blogged about during RootsTech, but one of the products really struck home for me--TapGenes.

TapGenes allows you to collect your family's medical history in one place and can flag conditions for which you may be at risk, allowing you to have a conversation with your doctor.  My personal experience with finding out I was BRCA+ because of genealogy--and therefore finding cancer at an early stage--showed me the importance of leveraging family information to give people knowledge to empower their medical decisions.

RootsTech, Days 3 & 4

(Note that you can see my entire RootsTech 2016 collection here.)

Where to start?  I'm writing this on a plane flying east from Salt Lake City.  This week at RootsTech was exhausting but exhilarating.  I learned, met new and wonderful fellow genealogy addicts, including some that I've known online for quite a while.  The genealogy blogging world is full of fun, wonderful people.

Genealogy Bloggers--I'm the one in the back row, 4 from the right in the pinkish/purple top

RootsTech, Day 2

(Note that you can see my entire RootsTech 2016 collection here.) 

First off, if you're actually attending RootsTech in person, come hear me give an intro to JewishGen at 12:20PM on Friday on the Demo Stage in the Expo Hall--and then say hi!

My second day of RootsTech started early with an Ambassadors-only tour of the massively huge expo hall, pre-opening.

RootsTech Expo Hall

RootsTech, Day 1

(Note that you can see my entire RootsTech 2016 collection here.) 

Day 1 of RootsTech is over, and I'm exhausted--but in a good way.  I've met so many genealogy people (particularly from the blogging world) for the first time in person which has been wonderful.

I'd spent all day Monday in the Family History Library where I worked down my list of documents I needed.  It was a productive but exhausting day.  But I decided to do something non-genealogy related while I was in Utah:

Utah is BEAUTIFUL!

Less Than One Month to RootsTech!

In a bit under a month, I'll be at RootsTech 2016! Will you be there as well?  It isn't too late to register for what promises to be a jam-packed conference.

Besides the 250+ scheduled sessions targeted to those with genealogy skills from the most basic to most advanced, there have been a number of exciting keynote speakers announced, with more to follow.  Who's already been announced?

RootsTech Update and Contest Winner

First of all, congratulations to my reader Vicki A. who won my giveaway for a free pass to RootsTech 2016!  But if you didn't win, it's not too late to register--the current "promo pricing" is only $169 for this 3+ day jam-packed conference.  Check below for a link to other Ambassadors' ongoing free pass giveaways!

The conference Thursday keynotes have been announced, and I'm really looking forward to hearing these speakers.

Contest--Win RootsTech 2016 Free Registration!

I'm excited to be attending RootsTech 2016--and a lucky blog reader will be able to attend for free (a savings of $249 off the full price registration), with more details below.  Thanks to the RootsTech Ambassador program for making this possible.

RootsTech will be held February 3-6, 2016, in Salt Lake City.  Why do you want to attend?  Well, it is the largest family history event in the world.  Regardless of whether you're a genealogy beginner or an expert, there will be something for you.  There are over 200 classes over the course of the conference, a huge exhibit hall, and the ability to network with other genealogy addicts.

RootsTech 2016 - Ambassador!

I'm honored to have been selected as an Ambassador for RootsTech 2016.  I'm so excited to finally attend RootsTech in person (although I've watched some of the presentations remotely in years past).  Registration is open, and I hope to meet some of those who have read my posts!

RootsTech 2016 will be held from February 3-6 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Registration is now open!