Choose from these selected free online events. All times are Eastern Time, unless otherwise noted. Registration may be required in advance—please check the links to avoid disappointment. For many more events, mainly in the U.S., visit ConferenceKeeper.
Tuesday, 3 March
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2:00 PM: Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In, for OGS Ottawa Branch. https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in/
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2:30 PM: Learning Your Family History, for Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center. https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15848152
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7:30 PM: AI in Genealogy: Say Hello to Your Personal Research Assistant, by Michael Nettleton for OGS Durham Branch. https://ogs.on.ca/events/durhams-march-3rd-meeting-ai-in-genealogy/
Wednesday, 4 March
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7:30 PM: Second World War: Researching the Canadians Who Served, by Ken McKinlay for OGS Huron Branch. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ItB6AnjtSrucq1YTyLYsxw
Thursday, 5 March – Saturday, 7 March: RootsTech 2026
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RootsTech 2026 (Global Virtual Event): The world’s largest genealogy conference is free online. While there are hundreds of sessions, these are some that may be of interest:
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British and Irish:
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9 Common Pitfalls in English Genealogy: Learn to navigate name variants and parish boundaries with Karen Kowallis.
- Gardiner Brothers Virtual Keynote: Award-winning Irish dancers share stories of heritage and connection.
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Technology & AI:
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A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Ancestors Using FamilySearch’s AI Research Assistant: Ian James introduces the new AI tool for record discovery.
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Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in Genealogy in 2026: A critical session on ethical AI implementation.
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Canadian & Migration:
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Canadian Immigration, Naturalization, and Citizenship: Kaye Prince Hollenberg explores records of those who made Canada home.
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DNA Analysis Methodology: Karen Stanbary on using DNA to break through stubborn “brick walls.”
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Register for free access at: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/
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Saturday, 7 March
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10:00 AM: Genealogy at the London Psychiatric Hospital – A Brief Introduction, by Paige Murray for OGS London & Middlesex Branch. https://ogs.on.ca/events/london-and-middlesex-branch-genealogy-at-the-london-psychiatric-hospital/