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Great Reasons to Attend a Virtual Genealogy Conference
Family
Tree University’s Spring 2012 Virtual Conference March 9-11 offers unique
benefits
CINCINNATI, March 1, 2012—Have you ever missed a genealogy conference
session you wanted to attend because the room was too full, or because the time
conflicted with another session of interest? Or heard how great a session was
after the fact and lamented that you didn’t choose it?
That’s just one of the problems solved by Family Tree University’s
Virtual Conferences. These three-day online workshops are the only genealogy
conferences where attendees can completely customize the program to suit their
needs. Attendees can watch 15 pre-recorded 30-minute classes at any time and in
any order they choose during the conference.
A few more of the unique benefits attendees of the Spring 2012 Virtual
Conference, March 9-11, will enjoy:
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All sessions can be downloaded for later
viewing—allowing you to watch favorite sessions again or save certain classes
to view after the conference ends, so you can make the most of the real-time
interaction during the weekend.
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PDFs of the presentation slides from each class are
available to download, too, eliminating the need to take copious notes or copy
down website URLs.
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The conference takes place entirely online, allowing
attendees ultimate flexibility for participating. It’s the only conference
where you can show up at 2 a.m in your pajamas if you want to! Log in anywhere
you have a computer and an internet connection, from your favorite armchair to
your favorite coffee shop. Squeeze in a live chat during Suzy’s soccer game.
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An FTU Virtual Conference also provides programming
from nationally known genealogy presenters, including Thomas MacEntee, Lisa
Louise Cooke and many more. You don’t have to miss out if you can’t afford a
hotel room or have physical limitations that make an in-person conference
impractical.
The Virtual Conference also offers perks provided by in-person
conferences:
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An exhibit hall with booths showcasing genealogy
products and services, such as the mobile scanner
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A virtual swag bag of free downloadable genealogy
goodies
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Daily contests for great genealogy prizes
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Opportunities to chat with and ask questions of
experts, as well as make new friends of genealogy buffs just like you
To view the program and register for the Spring 2012 Virtual
Conference, sponsored by Flip-Pal, visit http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/virtual-conference
Media contact:
Allison Dolan, (513) 531-2690 x11484, familytreeuniversity@fwmedia.com
About Family Tree University
Family Tree University is part of the Genealogy
Community at F+W Media, Inc., which also
encompasses Family Tree Magazine—America’s
most popular family history magazine—the Family Tree Books imprint and the ShopFamilyTree.com online
store. These publications and products are devoted to providing engaging,
easy-to-understand instruction that makes genealogy a hobby anyone can do. In
addition to the virtual conference, Family Tree University offers more than 30
online genealogy courses and monthly live webinars.
