Talks

Below you'll find the talks I'm currently teaching, from beginner-friendly webinars to full day workshops. Use the topic filter buttons to narrow the list to sessions that meet your needs, and click any talk for a complete description that you can copy into your newsletter, website, or event listing.

Inquire about my availability by clicking on any of the talks below.

Analyze and Research Family Photographs with AI

Analyze and Research Family Photographs with AI

Yes, You Can Research with AI

Yes, You Can Research with AI

Introduction to AI for Genealogists

Introduction to AI for Genealogists

Use AI to Research Documents and Letters

Use AI to Research Documents and Letters

Beyond the Prompt: Take Your AI to the Next Level

Beyond the Prompt: Take Your AI to the Next Level

From Chatbot to Genealogy Research Assistant: The Agentic Shift

From Chatbot to Genealogy Research Assistant: The Agentic Shift

Introduction to AI for Genetic Genealogists

Introduction to AI for Genetic Genealogists

Applied AI for Genetic Genealogists

Applied AI for Genetic Genealogists

Turn Family Facts into Stories with AI

Turn Family Facts into Stories with AI

AI and Genealogy: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

AI and Genealogy: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Protecting Client Information in the Age of AI

Protecting Client Information in the Age of AI

Excel for Genetic Genealogists

Excel for Genetic Genealogists

Excel for Genealogists

Excel for Genealogists

Learn Genealogy Faster and Easier with AI

Learn Genealogy Faster and Easier with AI

How to Digitize Your Family Photos

How to Digitize Your Family Photos

Maximize Your Genetic Insights with FamilyTreeDNA

Maximize Your Genetic Insights with FamilyTreeDNA

Locality Guides and Locality Research

Locality Guides and Locality Research

Create and Restore Family Images with AI

Create and Restore Family Images with AI

AI and Your Favourite Genealogy Programs Working Together

AI and Your Favourite Genealogy Programs Working Together

Analyze Genealogy Records with AI Projects

Analyze Genealogy Records with AI Projects

Put Your Genealogy Files to Work with AI

Put Your Genealogy Files to Work with AI

Protecting Your Family History in the Age of AI

Protecting Your Family History in the Age of AI

Excel for Family Archivists

Excel for Family Archivists

AI Seminar: A Half Day or Full Day of AI for Genealogists

AI Seminar: A Half Day or Full Day of AI for Genealogists

Four-Part AI Workshop Series for Family Historians

Four-Part AI Workshop Series for Family Historians

Family Archiving with AI: A Two-Session Program

Family Archiving with AI: A Two-Session Program

What organizers and attendees say

"We've been flooded with congratulations and positive feedback from the audience."

Nat Smith and Neal Cody, Nova Scotia Genealogy Conference

"One of the best panel discussions I have ever attended." "I wish I could give ratings of 10 for this one."

Attendee, RootsTech 2025 Responsible AI panel

"Thank you for your wonderful presentations[…]. On a personal note, I cannot thank you enough for the number of times you stepped in and made things so much easier for our team."

Ann Brown, Ontario Genealogical Society 2024

A Few Practical Details

Click Check Availability within any talk for a short, no-obligation inquiry form. From there we work out dates, format, and fees, which are always society-friendly and scaled to the needs of your group. I speak from Victoria, British Columbia, on Pacific time. I present to groups across North America and beyond, both virtually and in person.

Most talks can be recorded for members who miss the live event. You are welcome to host on your own Zoom or webinar platform, or I can provide one if that's easier.

Each talk page notes what, if anything, attendees need to bring.

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