14th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry
The “14th Australasian Congress
on Genealogy and Heraldry” otherwise known simply as “Congress” is Australia’s
largest genealogy conference. Organised by AFFHO
(the Australasian Federation of Family
History Organisations) this event that is only held every three years. in an
Australian or New Zealand city.
This next congress will be held
from Thursday 26 – Monday 30 March 2015 in Canberra, ACT
It’s not BIG in the same sense as
RootsTech in the US, that can attract 10,000-15,000 people, but it
is big for Australia. And for anyone that is wanting to learn everything they
can about genealogy, take this opportunity to learn from so many experts.
Being in Canberra next is a plus
for attendees, as it is Australia’s mecca for archives - The National Library
of Australia, the National Archives of Australia, the Australian War Memorial,
the National Film & Sound Archives, the National Museum of Australia, the
Noel Butlin Archives Centre to mention a few.
If you bring along your
non-genealogy family, there’s plenty of
things for them to do while you’re busy at the conference (http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/).
It is a four day conference, which
makes the travel worthwhile. The length of the conference gives you ample time
to meet, hear and learn from 34 world-renowned guest presenters. Many of these
are Australian and New Zealand speakers, but there’s also quite a number of
expert presenters from the northern hemisphere who’re making their way to
Australia’s capital. For the speaker list, click here.
A wide variety of topics will be
covered, so there really is something for everyone, including subjects for the beginner
through to the advanced. Check the program here to see what the topics are. As well as a stimulating
program there will be exhibitors as well.
You will get to meet, mix and
mingle with many other genealogists, throughout the day, or at the various
other social functions that Congress has organised.
8. If you’re attending be sure to
register your research interests, so can maximise your chances of making a connection with someone.
The $550 cost is very reasonable
for a four day conference, but if it is beyond your means, or you can’t attend
for the full length of time, you can opt for just a single day for $140. There
is also an EARLY BIRD PRICE of $495 if you book by 31
October 2014.
For more information about the Congress
check out their website http://www.congress2015.org.au/
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1 Comments:
Hope to meet you and Manly Family members at Congress, Fran.
Thanks for spreading the word.
Cheers, Jill (Official Congress Blogger)
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