A Great Resource

The mission, as stated on the ConferenceKeeper website, is to connect individuals seeking genealogy education with those providing such opportunities. In this way, we support local genealogical societies and libraries, as well as genealogy-related businesses, by providing a wider audience for their programs while offering our calendar of thousands of genealogical education opportunities as a free resource for anyone who may be interested in furthering their own family history research knowledge.

I have relied on this site for at least five or six years, and I find it invaluable. I have been able to send proposals for speaking engagements and find out what conferences are coming up, and how to register for them by the early-bird deadline.

In addition to listings of "virtual" events, the site also has categories listing in-person events specific interests, such as African American research, DNA/genetic genealogy research, and Jewish genealogical research classes or presentations.

There are also lists for genealogy jobs that are open, volunteer opportunities, upcoming genealogy-related tours, cruises and other travel; genealogy-related fiction and nonfiction books; and more. And it's global, not just events and activities that are located in the United States.

The site also is an advertising opportunity for professional genealogy businesses, and a form for submitting your organization's upcoming events. Check it out!