Call for Proposals

• The Kentucky Genealogical Society welcomes ongoing proposals for speakers on topics pertaining to genealogical research in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• This call is looking specifically for Kentucky themed or location topics. The target audience is researchers (beginner to professional) who are researching Kentucky ancestors.
• The format used is GoToWebinar webinars. Interested speakers should be prepared to provide a handout and presentation that can be shared with participants. Talks normally run 45 minutes to an hour with 15 minutes for a moderated Q and A.
• The deadline for proposals is “Open”.

Proposals can be submitted at any time through the following form:
https://kygs.org/participate/kygs-become-a-speaker/speaker-proposal-form.html

“Find Your Ancestors”

• Appleton Public Library welcomes proposals for our 2027 genealogy series Find Your Ancestors. Since 2014, our Find Your Ancestors series has delivered genealogy education to more than 14,000 attendees, reaching an average of over 100 participants each month from across the U.S. and around the world. We offer both in–person and hybrid formats, depending upon the presenter’s preference. All presentations are free and open to the public.
• We welcome proposals on a wide range of genealogy topics designed for audiences of all skill levels, with a preference for presentations that include content accessible to beginners through advanced researchers. We‘re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment and encourage submissions from both in-person and virtual speakers of all experience levels.
• The deadline to submit a proposal is August 31, 2026.

For further details and to submit your proposals before August 31, 2026, please visit https://apl.org/call-for-presentations-for-our-popular-find-your-ancestors-series-2027/

Questions can be directed to Katie Stilp, Local History Librarian, ks****@*pl.org or 920-832-6393.

• Legacy Family Tree is now accepting proposals for the Legacy Family Tree Webinars 2027 series.
• Whether you’ve spoken with us for years or you’re considering your very first submission, bring us what you learned the hard way — the lesson, the breakthrough, the record set that finally cracked a case. That’s what turns a viewer into a researcher who makes real progress.
• Submission Formats: 60-minute webinars (plus Q&A); Webinar Shorts (20 min or less); TechZone videos (10 min or less); Language-Specific Webinars (NEW) – specifically looking for presenters who can teach in French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, or Norwegian.
• Formats we especially want to see: Deep Dive Series, Learning Paths, and Panel Discussions.
• The deadline to submit a proposal is September 1, 2026.

For more in-depth details on high demand topics and gaps in our current library, compensation details, and to submit your proposals before September 1, 2026, please visit https://legacyfamilytree.com/blog/2026/08/2027-call-for-presentations-legacy-family-tree-webinars/

“Our Pennsylvania Story – Learn, Share & Connect”

• The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (“GSP”) announces a Call for Presentations for its Pennsylvania Genealogical Event (PaGE) conference, to be held virtually from August 6 to August 9, 2026.
• Presentations that highlight all regions of Pennsylvania and a variety of Pennsylvania topics and families are welcome.
• After acceptance, each speaker will be asked to provide the following: a one-hour pre-recorded presentation on the agreed-upon topic; a handout that aligns with the topic, in a PDF format (2 or more pages); a short biography and photo to use in advertising the event; and a 30-minute live moderated Q&A session during the event; the day and time will be mutually agreed upon by GSP and the Speaker in advance.
• The presentations will be released with the corresponding handouts two weeks in advance of the live Q&A, thereby allowing participants plenty of time to review the material and develop questions.
• The deadline for proposals is January 30, 2026.

For questions, contact the PaGE conference team at co*********@***pa.org

Submit proposals by 30 January 2026 on the speaker proposal form available at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyxIsGndG6hx6WuiQTOaAQ1adLS3KHKTgjpXDgeBVOKyXKzA/viewform

• The Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (SoFIGG) will hold its first annual symposium on 11 September 2026 (Friday) in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
• SoFIGG is looking for professionals working in FIGG-related areas to submit proposals for 20-minute presentations.
• Talks are scheduled for 25-minute time slots to allow 5 minutes for Q&A.
• The deadline for proposals is February 15, 2026.

For more details, please see https://sofigg.org/sofigg-inaugural-symposium-2026/
Prospective speakers are asked to submit proposals to co*****@****gg.org

“New Perspectives and Best Practices”

• Livestreamed from New York City, the conference will feature on-site, remote, and on-demand sessions available to all registrants.
• This year’s theme explores fresh approaches, innovative tools, and proven research methods that help genealogists strengthen their skills, uncover new sources, and deepen their understanding of New York’s diverse past.
• The NYG&B is seeking proposals related to: New York records and repositories; Innovative research strategies, methodology, and analysis; Emerging tools, trends, and technologies shaping New York family history; Foundational genealogical skills and best practices; Migration and settlement patterns; Immigration and immigrant communities; New Yorkers of color and historically underrepresented stories; DNA and genetic genealogy; Military service and records; and New York biographies and case studies.
• Examples in presentations should use connections to New York whenever possible.
• Each presentation should be approximately one hour (50 minutes, with 10 minutes for questions) or 30 minutes (20-25 minutes, with 5-10 minutes for questions).
• Speakers are encouraged to submit up to eight proposals.
• Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2025.

For additional information, including compensation details, please see on our 2026 Call for Presentations flyer. If you have any questions, please email ed*******@***bs.org.

Proposals can be submitted online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYGBConf

• The North Carolina Genealogical Society (NCGS) is seeking lecture and workshop proposals of interest to North Carolina genealogy researchers for our hybrid 2026 Fall Conference in September.
• The main call is for 60 minute in-person lectures, but we are also looking for one or two hour hands-on workshops, and a limited number of pre-recorded lectures of 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
• In-Person Lectures/Workshops: All live presentations will be given in person at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh, NC and livestreamed to the virtual audience. There will be no remote speakers.
• Pre-recorded Lectures: These lectures will be recorded in advance by the speaker, and some may be broadcast to the virtual audience during the conference.
• You may submit up to six In-Person Lecture proposals. In-Person Lectures are 60 minutes each including Q&A from the audience. The lecture itself should be a minimum of 45 minutes, and time allowed for Q&A should be no less than 5 minutes.
• The deadline for proposals is March 31, 2026.

For full details, including submission guidelines, compensation, and proposal submission please see our NCGS 2026 Fall Conference – Proposals page. Questions may be addressed to in**@*********gy.org.

“New Connections”

• Proposal submittals are open to those aged 16-35 years of age, and a focus on topics of interest to younger genealogist is preferred.
• Presentations should be 20 minutes long in English, either delivered live or pre-recorded (though live is preferred).
• The deadline for proposal submissions is December 20, 2026.

For full details see https://www.sog.org.uk/nextgen2026
Proposals should be emailed to ev****@*****rg.uk

• The Rochester Genealogical Society is seeking proposals for in-person or virtual presentations for our August 2026 through July 2027 meeting season.
• Proposed presentations should be a 45-50 minutes in length and include 10-15 minutes for questions and a PDF handout.
• The deadline for submissions is December 3, 2025.

For further details and to submit your proposals before December 31, 2025, please see our submission form at forms.gle/pY2gY6PYhjbrhXmx8

Questions may be directed to pr******@***gs.org

“Genealogy in the Age of AI: Innovation Meets Responsibility”

• The 19th New England Regional Genealogy Conference (NERGC) will be held April 14-17, 2007, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine.
• NERGC is looking for 60-minute conference sessions that include 15 minutes of Q&A (about 35 sessions, predominantly on Saturday); 75-minute conference sessions that include 15 minutes of Q&A (about 40 sessions); and Mealtime presentations of 45 minutes.
• In addition, NERGC is looking for two-hour workshops, a session in which all participants get the opportunity to utilize tools, website, or techniques under the tutelage of the presenter with hands on activities in one of these formats: Guided Research; Flipped Classroom; and “I do, We do, You do”.
• Workshops are offered all four days of the conference, and we are seeking them for all levels of genealogical researchers.
• The deadline for proposals is March 15, 2026.

For additional information, including suggested topics, submission requirements, and compensation details, please see on our 2027 NERGC Call for Presentations flyer.

You must submit your lecture and workshop proposals through the NERGC program portal. This permits you to enter up to six presentation proposals. Visit our portal at https://forms.gle/3ZE1ztCapD6EVyxw6

“Finding Your Family’s Heros”

• The Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) announces a request for lecture proposals for the 2027 Annual Conference to be held April 28-May 1, 2027, at Sharonville Convention Center in Sharonville, OH.
• The program committee is specifically seeking new, unusual, and dynamic proposals. Think outside of the box!
• Interested speakers are strongly encouraged to submit multiple proposals for either one-hour general sessions, or two-hour workshops. There is no limit to the number of proposals a speaker may submit.
• The deadline for proposals is May 15, 2026.

For more details, including submission requirements, please see our 2027 OGS Call For Papers flyer.
Submit all proposals via e-mail to og***********@*gs.org no later than Midnight ET May 31, 2026. Multiple proposals may be sent in one email.

• GRIP is seeking course proposals for the 2027 Institute. These courses should aim to enhance students’ skills and knowledge through comprehensive learning experiences, catering to individuals across all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
• GRIP Virtual week will be held 21-25 June 2027 via Zoom. GRIP In-person week will be held 11-16 July 2027 at the University of Pittsburgh.
• The deadline for proposals is May 15, 2026.

For full details, please see the GRIP Call for Proposals pdf. (Opens in a new browser tab, outside GSG.)

Submit proposals using the GRIP 2026/7 Proposals Google Form – docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSet8K8djUU_azwBK00JUXDO9yul3ZnkpL2nd6mEDtcFRfN3Kw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Questions can be submitted to GR**@**********gy.org