RootsTech isn’t just the world's largest family history conference—it's also one of the BEST times to build your virtual genealogy community and share your experience on social media. Whether you're attending in person or virtually, this event is basically built for connection. So why not make the most of it?
Why RootsTech?
First, let's be honest: RootsTech is a huge deal. With classes, keynotes, an expo hall, and endless meetups, it's like the Super Bowl of genealogy. But beyond learning all the things, it’s the perfect storm of people who are just as obsessed with family history as you are. And guess where those people hang out year-round? Yep, social media.
Ways to Share Your RootsTech Experience on Social Media:
📸 Behind-the-Scenes Moments – Post photos of your travel, badge pickup, coffee breaks, and the unexpected little moments. People love seeing the real side of conferences.
🎤 Session Takeaways – After a great class, share a quick tip or aha moment. Bonus points if you tag the speaker!
🤝 Meet-Ups – Meeting online friends in real life? Snap a pic and share! Tag them so others can connect, too.
🎥 Video Snippets – Whether it's Instagram Stories, TikTok, or Facebook Reels, short videos of the expo hall or your favorite booth can make your followers feel like they're there with you.
📝 Daily Recaps – At the end of each day, post a few highlights. What did you love? What surprised you? What are you excited to try in your own research?
How This Builds Your Virtual Community:
People find you through hashtags like #RootsTech and #RootsTech2025.
You meet others who geek out over the same records and brick walls.
You become someone others follow to keep up with genealogy happenings.
Your personality and passion come through—making it easier for people to trust and connect with you.
Not Attending in Person?
You can still join the conversation! Share what you're watching online, your thoughts on keynotes, or questions you have. You’d be surprised how many online friendships spark just by chatting in the comments.
Pro Tip:
Before RootsTech starts, make sure your bio mentions genealogy so other attendees know you’re part of the community! And if you’re comfortable, post something like, "Heading to #RootsTech2025! Who else is going?" or “Following along from home—what sessions are you excited for?”
RootsTech is all about connections—both with the past and with people who share your love of history. So why not take advantage of the energy, excitement, and global audience to grow your genealogy circle online?
After all, the best part of family history is that it's meant to be shared.
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