Presented by Jay Schultz.​​ Sometimes our families don't want to hear all the genealogy data we have unearthed but do want to hear the stories.  Using family stories and photographs as a starting point, this presentation explores how AI can help people shape memories that might otherwise be lost into customizable illustrated books. 

Bounty-land programs created rich documentary trails-but they are rarely straightforward.  Learn how bounty land worked in major U.S. conflicts, why land warrants often changed hands, and how to trace the records that connect soldiers, heirs, and later buyers. You'll leave with practical strategies for using bounty-land files to uncover military service, family relationships, and migration patterns.

The National Archives, headquartered in Washington, DC is a repository for a multitude of documents, records and photographs. These records and documents include many primary sources.  Rebecca Whitman Koford will give an overview of the Archives' history, locations, and accession style. Records valuable to genealogists are highlighted and where they can be found.

In the digital age, effective file management is essential for genealogists. Linda Debe will show you how to combine best practices from two key areas: mastering file management techniques and harnessing your PC’s power for digital organization.

Presented by Mark Thompson. Are you curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? You’re not alone, and today’s AI tools are more accessible and useful for genealogists than ever before. Artificial intelligence has brought powerful new tools to family history research. 

Presented by Jake Eubanks, MLS. The origins of overland migration routes begin from very simple means: rivers, streams, and game trails. People developed these into footpaths, post roads, and navigable river routes. Identifying these means of migration is a key strategy in resolving complicated genealogical queries. Learn about the many common routes early Americans traversed from the Tidewater to the Mississippi river.