Projectkin Special Livestream: All About That Place 2026
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The AI Guy: Anatomy of an Effective AI Prompt
AI in Genealogy is an extremely useful tool if taught how to properly use it. This presentation will provide learners with a basic understanding of effective AI prompt engineering. Each component of an effective AI prompt will be reviewed and explained, so that the learners will be able to craft more responsive AI output that meets their research needs, and feel more confident using AI models to assist in their research.
Historic Maps: A Window into the past
The National Library of Scotland’s Map Images Website allows you to view and compare historic maps for Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. In this talk you will discover how to search by placename, postcode, or national grid reference to find detailed historic mapping. Tips on some of the most detailed layers of historic mapping and how to view these. Then a demonstration of how our different viewers allow you to compare historic maps to modern mapping or different layers of historic maps. There will also be guidance on how to save or print the maps you find.
Using Newspapers for One-Place Studies
‘Using Newspapers for One-Place Studies’ explores how to use newspaper databases to discover more about a person’s parish or place of interest. Various search terms will be discussed, such as parish names, street names and the need to use spelling variations. Different potential research topics will also be highlighted, such as discovering articles about accidents and incidents that occurred at the location, any related criminal or civil court cases and any items of scandal or gossip. The talk concludes with practical tips for overcoming common research challenges, featuring illustrative examples throughout.
DNA Testing for Beginners: What to Test and Where
Ever wondered which DNA test could find a biological parent, a half-sibling you never knew about, or the ancestors your paper trail can’t reach? This talk cuts through the confusion around the main DNA testing companies, including AncestryDNA and MyHeritage DNA, showing you exactly which test suits your goal. Plus: when and how to use FamilyTreeDNA's tests that trace only your direct paternal or maternal line, and what they can uncover that standard tests can’t. For members of the public and for professionals considering offering DNA research to clients.
New AI assistant for genealogy
If you’ve tried chatting with AI about your ancestor, you may have seen this before. A lovely ancestor with a beautiful story will be… hallucinated for you. However, when AI is given the right context and the right tools, AI can be amazing. Goldie May brings it all together to make this easy and productive.
Creating a Family Tree in PowerPoint
You can easily produce a family tree in your family tree software or even on websites like Ancestry and MyHeritage, but what if you want to create something more bespoke than the standard ancestor and descendant charts to share with others? In this ten-minute talk Dr Karen Cummings will show you how to get started with creating a family tree using PowerPoint, using a set of conventions that can keep your trees consistent for sharing with others.
On Platforms: Where We Tell Stories Affects The Stories We Tell
Just 50 years ago, newsletters were mailed, and meetings happened in conference rooms. Back then, our access to records depended on what was in our local libraries. Collaboration meant exchanging letters or conversations over tea. This talk will explore how virtual places, modern social media, and generative AI transformed how we use stories to connect with each other and our ancestors.
Social Media Tools for Genealogists: Building Connections, Finding Clues, and Sharing Your Research
Social media has become an essential toolkit for today’s genealogists. This presentation explores how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and specialized genealogy groups can help you connect with distant relatives, uncover hidden family clues, and share your research with a wider audience. Learn practical strategies for joining and engaging with genealogy communities online, using social media to solicit information and photos from family members, and presenting your findings in ways that spark interest and collaboration. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned researcher, discover how social media can expand and enrich your family history journey.
Scribe AI: Your New Secret Weapon for Deciphering Old Family Documents and pictures
Struggling to read faded family letters or foreign gravestones? Squint no more! Daniel introduces Scribe AI, a powerful new MyHeritage feature that transcribes, translates, and interprets handwritten documents and photos. Discover how this highly addictive tool decodes symbols and provides deep historical context to accelerate your genealogy research.