Registration Open for TxSGS Conference

Registration is now open for our upcoming Family History Conference, and members get a discount! Simply log in to your online TxSGS account here: https://txsgs.z2systems.com/np/clients/txsgs/login.jsp

In the pop-up menu labeled "What would you like to do?" select "2017 Conference" and follow the prompts to fill in the registration form. Members automatically receive the member discount. Not sure of your membership status? Select "My Membership" to see whether your membership is current. If not, you can renew your membership before registering for the conference.

The conference takes place Friday, October 20 – Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the Omni Houston Hotel at Westside in Houston, Texas.

This jam-packed event includes valuable research opportunities, insightful family history sessions for all skill levels each afternoon, workshops for more in-depth instruction, and a full exhibit hall.

Registration is now open for our 2017 Family History Conference!

Featured Speakers

Our program features two extraordinary genealogy instructors—J. Mark Lowe, CG℠ and Dr. Michael D. Lacopo, D.V.M.! These must-attend general session topics will be offered each morning before we break for a complimentary lunch. Visit our Featured Speakers page for titles and descriptions of their lectures and workshops.

Concurrent Sessions & Workshops

With over 60 sessions from 28 speakers, there will be something of interest and benefit for everyone. Each afternoon attendees may chose from multiple hour-long concurrent sessions with different speakers and topics every 90 minutes.Conference attendees have the option to add any of 4 in-depth workshops on to their full 3-day or single day registrations. Visit our Speakers page to get to know our 2017 conference speakers.

Two of our own members will be presenting: Andy and Devon Lee will teach four classes between the two of them!!! Go support our THAGS members.

Andy presents:

Animating the Journey of Your Ancestors with Animaps Friday (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Family Treasures: From Microfilm to Hyperspace Saturday (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Devon presents: 5 Steps to Successfully Starting in Genealogy

Friday (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

A Recipe for Writing Your Family History

Saturday (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Conference Venue & Hotel

The 2017 Family History Conference will be held at the Omni Houston Hotel at Westside. Conference attendees should book before September 28th. Visit our Venue & Lodging page for more details and instructions on how to book your room at our discounted TxSGS 2017 rate.