Saturday, October 12, 2024
MGC-Conference Center
Join us for an all-day event as the Midwest Genealogy Center partners with FamilySearch to explore the intersection of AI and genealogy. Hear from renowned experts, including Paul Allen, Blaine Bettinger, and FamilySearch staff, as they discuss how emerging technologies are transforming family history research. Discover practical AI tools that can enhance your genealogical journey and learn about the future trends shaping the field.
This event is a free, in-person event.
Schedule of Events
8:00 a.m.
Doors Open
9:00 a.m.
Opening Announcements & Welcome
9:30 a.m.
Blaine Bettinger: 10 Generative AI Prompts Every Genealogist Needs to Know
10:30 a.m.
Blaine Bettinger: Ethical Issues Associated with Generative Artificial Intelligence
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Break: on your own, explore the Midwest Genealogy Center!
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Paul Allen: Using the New FamilyPortal from Soar AI Studio
2:45-3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Ian James, FamilySearch Technical Product Manager: What to Know About FamilySearch AI
3:45 – 4:05 p.m.
Katie Althoff-Hall, FamilySearch Digital Book Project Lead: Unlocking Ancestry from Books using AI
4:05 - 4:25 p.m.
Glenn Adamz, FamilySearch North America Area Manager: What’s New at FamilySearch
4:25 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Schedule subject to change
Paul Allen
Paul Allen was the Founder & CEO of Ancestry.com. After a successful exit, he went on to start multiple mission-driven, high-growth tech companies including MyFamily.com and FamilyLink. He then spent 5 years at Gallup as the Global Strengths Evangelist helping millions of people discover their strengths. In all of this, Paul's mission has been to leverage technology to help humans flourish.
At Soar, Paul has assembled a world-class team of technologists to ensure that humans have a chance to self-determine their relationship with Artificial Intelligence in ways that uplift and empower.
Blaine Bettinger
Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence and the use of artificial intelligence for genealogical research. He is the author of the long-running blog The Genetic Genealogist, and frequently gives presentations and webinars to educate others about the use of DNA and artificial intelligence.