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It’s hard to believe that the Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference is just a little over a month away.  I can’t wait!  This is my one conference for the year and I’m looking forward to some wonderful educational opportunities, researching at the Allen County Public Library, and getting together with my colleagues and friends (and hopefully meet some new ones!) Below is some information I received today from the FGS conference chairs that I thought I’d pass along to my readers.

Figuring out what sessions to attend at a conference can be overwhelming, especially large, multi-day conferences that run several sessions at a time.  So how do you choose what session to attend when everything sounds so good?  And just how do you squeeze in time to visit vendors in the exhibit hall when your schedule is packed with sessions?  In this post, I’ll share my philosophy along with a few other tips along the way.

The Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from August 21-24, 2013.  There are just a few days left to save $50 on the full-conference registration (early-bird rate ends July 1). There are so many sessions available, covering a wide array of topics.  Following are some of the writing-related sessions, many of which I will be attending!  I’ve also thrown in a few preservation topics since many times, we incorporates photos, documents, and artifacts into our stories.

June is almost halfway gone and the FGS 2013 Conference is getting that much closer.  If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to do so by July 1st in order to save $50 on a full registration.  I myself have been procrastinating, but as soon as I post this, I’m heading over to register.  See the press release below for more details.

It’s hard to believe the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) 2013 Conference is just a little over two months away!  I’m really looking forward to spending a week in Forth Wayne, Indiana, where I can visit with all my genealogy friends (and hopefully meet some new ones!!), explore the exhibit hall, take in some wonderful lectures, and of course, spend some time at the Allen County Public Library.

Conferences come in all varieties and cover a wide range of interests.  Whether it’s your favorite hobby or a professional interest, there’s probably a conference (and maybe even an app!!) for that.  No matter the conference, they are designed to provide its attendees with learning experiences and networking opportunities.  So when asked “Why genealogy conferences?” my short answer is learning and networking.

Yesterday I received an email from the Publicity Chair, Tina Lyons, for the 2013 Conference of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.  All genealogy bloggers, societies, writers, and editors are encouraged to become an Ambassador for the conference, which will be held August 21-24 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  An Ambassador is someone who will help promote the FGS 2013 Conference through blogging and social media.

The FGS 2011 Conference was a whirlwind of activities, and as exhausted as I am (even after being home for a few days), it was well worth it.