Event Details
2026 New York State Family History Conference
New Perspectives, Best Practices
www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/NYSFHC2026
Explore the ultimate New York family history experience! Join the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) and other genealogy experts this fall for New York's largest statewide family history conference.
Why Attend:
- 30+ sessions and programming (13 livestreaming and 21 on demand) on a rich array of topics.
- More than 20 top experts in the genealogy and family history field, including Kenyatta D. Berry, Annette Burke Lyttle, Pam Ricciardi Paschke, D. Joshua Taylor, and Jane E. Wilcox.
- Sessions categorized under three separate tracks: People of New York, Methods and Tools, and Records.
- Networking and learning opportunities with the wider genealogy and family history community.
Conference Dates:
- September 18–19, 2026: In person in New York City + livestream
- On-Demand Access: September 9–November 16, 2026
All sessions (including livestreams) are available for registrants to watch on demand through November 16, 2026.
Keynote Speaker: Jeanette Sheliga is the president of the Virtual Genealogical Association (VGA), and she holds positions in local, state, and national societies. Jeanette has completed the study groups of ProGen 49 and Certification Practicum 02 and has attended many genealogy institutes.
Secure your spot and explore fresh approaches to New York family history! See full program details and register at: newyorkfamilyhistory.org/NYSFHC2026