Cancellation Notice

We are sad to announce that in accordance with BYU COVID-19 Guidelines the 2020 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy from July 28-31 will be cancelled. The pre-conference on July 27 will also be cancelled. We know the guidelines were given after careful and prayerful consideration and with concern for the health of all. All who have registered for the conference will automatically be issued a full refund. We are so disappointed that we are not able to gather with you on campus this year, and look forward to joining with you again next year.

Welcome to the 52nd annual BYU Conference on
Family History and Genealogy

July 28–31, 2020 Canceled

Held at the BYU Conference Center in Provo, Utah

Keynotes this year will be

NEW this year is a pre-conference day on Monday, July 27, held at the BYU Harold B. Lee Family History Library and the BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy. The 52nd annual BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy will offer more than 100 classes. Class topics include:

  • FamilySearch 
  • Writing Your Family History
  • Online Genealogy and Technology
  • DNA Research
  • Organizing, Preserving, and Sharing Photos
  • Southern/African American Research
  • ICAPGen ® 
  • US Research
  • Methodology, Records, and Resources
  • International Research
  • Emigration/ Immigration Research
  • Military Research

ICAPGen Luncheon

The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) is pleased to once again host a networking luncheon at the annual BYU Genealogy Conference. This networking luncheon provides an opportunity for those with a serious interest in genealogy to eat and talk with Accredited Genealogists and get more insight as to the application and testing process, as well as learn more of the practical benefits of achieving the AG® credential.  It also allows for discussion about research strategies and tough research problems.  It is a great way to end the conference.

We want to invite you to join us for this event.  We hope to have many Accredited Genealogists in attendance to help interested candidates learn more about becoming part of our group.

Lunch will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020, the concluding day of the conference.  The location will be in the Harman Building Ballroom B-C.

The ICAPGen Luncheon is $20. Gluten-free and Vegitarian options are available when you register.

Pre-registration is required, as the catering service requires a final head count prior to the start of the conference.