The Texas State Genealogical Society recently announced a Call for Presentations for their 2024 TxSGS Family History Conference Navigating Your Family History. This event, slated for November 1-2, 2024, will be held virtually. Selected presentations will be included in TxSGS Live!, a two-day event with live Q&A; other presentations will be recorded for an On-Demand program available for replay for 90 days after TxSGS Live! The deadline for proposals is March 27, 2024.
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic presenters. If you feel passionate about your area of expertise and would like to teach and inspire other genealogists, this is the venue for you. The TxSGS conference draws attendees from beginner to expert. As well as topics geared toward beginners, submissions offering intermediate and advanced level lectures that delve deep into record sources and include unique and experienced use of record sources are encouraged for consideration. Seasoned speakers and speakers new to the genealogical lecturing arena are invited to submit.
Submission Ideas
The areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- DNA Research and Technology
- Ethnic Research topics (African American, Hispanic, German, Czech, and others)
- Genealogical basics for beginners (how to or getting started)
- Methodology and Problem-Solving Techniques
- Migration (coming to America or crossing the growing United States)
- Organizing and Preserving Your Research
- Record Analysis and Skill Building
- Records & Repositories (land, probate, tax, court, and other records)
- Research in Texas and surrounding states
- Writing, Storytelling, and Publishing
Learn more at https://www.txsgs.org/2024-call-for-presentations/