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With thousands of attendees on site, the conference is busy and energetic—but":1,"#the opportunity to connect with genealogy experts and speakers":1,"#of attending RootsTech 2026 in person is":1,"#One of the most valuable benefits":1,"#to stay up to date and plan which talks they want to attend.":1,"#follow FamilyTreeDNA on social media":1,"#The full booth talk schedule will be released closer to RootsTech. Attendees are encouraged to":1,"#, where we give away DNA tests and other FamilyTreeDNA swag. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to learn something new, connect with experts, and maybe even head home with a prize.":1,"#entry into one of five raffles":1,"#: attendance earns you an":1,"#Each booth talk also comes with a bonus":1,"#, with some offered three times throughout the event—so if you miss one session, there’s another chance to catch it.":1,"#all booth talks are presented at least twice":1,"#, making them easy to fit into a busy RootsTech schedule. To give attendees flexibility,":1,"#30 minutes long":1,"#and are approximately":1,"#Booth talks run every hour":1,"#led by the same experts who host consultations":1,"#are curated around the questions we know genealogists are asking and are":1,"#short, focused talks":1,"#FamilyTreeDNA’s booth talks were a standout hit last year—so much so that we had to add more chairs. These":1,"#, your sample is already on file and our lab gets to work right away.":1,"#If you’re upgrading":1,"#, you can swab on site and we’ll bring your sample back to our Houston lab.":1,"#If you’re testing for the first time":1,"#—and skip the hassle of mailing samples.":1,"#exclusive in-person discounts on FamilyTreeDNA tests, bundles, and upgrades":1,"#RootsTech attendees can take advantage of":1,"#you can immediately apply.":1,"#consultations offer focused, personalized help":1,"#Whether you’re trying to interpret results, break through a brick wall, or decide which test or upgrade makes sense,":1,"#Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, notes, and specific questions.":1,"#who genuinely love helping people solve research puzzles.":1,"#dedicated time with genetic genealogy experts":1,"#give attendees":1,"#first-come, first-served sessions":1,"#Consultations are the most engaged part of the FamilyTreeDNA booth—and for good reason. These":1,"#that let attendees see tools and techniques in action.":1,"#exhibitors host booth talks, live demos, and walk-throughs":1,"#While many sessions take the form of lectures or panels, RootsTech also emphasizes practical learning. In the Expo Hall,":1,"#Presenter: Dave Vance":1,"#Room 155 BC":1,"#1:30 PM MST":1,"#Janine Cloud is Customer Service Manager, Group Projects Manager, and Event Coordinator at FamilyTreeDNA, with years of experience helping genealogists bridge DNA evidence and historical records.":1,"#Presenter: Janine Cloud":1,"#Location :":1,"#Date:":1,"#Presenter: Roberta Estes":1,"#Pablo Fernandes":1,"#Family of bjg leer más...":1,"#R-BY595 > R-FGC35783 > R-S2219 > R-BY11097 leer más...":1,"#R1a - Z2123 and Subclades leer más...":1,"#This project was founded in 2013 by Erik Maher and George Chandler to focus on researching the L21+ 9919 cluster, who have 459=9-9 and YCAII=19-19. The project was adopted by Katherine Borges and Lawrence Doyle who have opened it up to anyone, from any haplogroup, with two or more doubled multicopy markers, that could indicate a possible RecLOH event. Here are some examples of doubled multicopy markers: 385=11-11 385=14-14 459=9-9 459=10-10 YCAII=19-19 YCAII=23-23 CDY=35-35 CDY=36-36 CDY=37-37 413b=23-23 413b=24-24 One doubled marker is not a strong indication of a RecLOH. Two or more suggest that a RecLOH event has occurred.":1,"#This is a R1b-U106* subgroup project. Participants should have tested positive for R1b1a2 and exhibit a specific recombination event (RecLOH) that show twin alleles at all of the following three mar leer más...":1,"#Your Kit Number: B1286040":1,"#You’ll receive an email at argea06@yahoo.com, with your account details and temporary password.":1,"#Abdulrahman Ahmed Fageeh":1,"#Ativ Khan":1,"#Mr. Habib Ullah Yusufzai I":1},"version":376594}]