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

• The Rochester Genealogical Society is seeking proposals for presentations for the 2027-2028 programming year. Four of our General Meetings are hybrid in-person/Zoom, others are over Zoom only.
• All presentations should run 45-50 minutes with 10-15 minutes afterward for questions and answers.
• We request that speakers grant permission for a recording of the presentation and handout to be placed in a members-only area of the RGS website for 90 days after the meeting.
• We are looking for presentations on general genealogy topics for our General Meetings, DNA-related topics for our DNA Interest Group, and technology-related topics for our Technology Interest Group.
• The deadline for proposal submissions is December 31, 2026.

Questions may be directed to pr******@***gs.org. To submit up to three presentations, please use our Online Submission Form.

“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, 2025.

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

• Proposals are being sought for the FSGS 2027 Poolside Chats: A Genealogy Webinar Series.
• The webinars are presented free to the FSGS membership and the public on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 8:00 p.m. ET via the Zoom webinar service.
• Compensation will be limited to an honorarium of $200.00 for selected presentations.
• Each presentation will be limited to a total of one hour (50 minute presentation and a brief five-minute question-and-answer period).
• Handout material is required for the presentation and will be hosted on the FSGS website on the “Members [Only]” page.
• The webinar presentations are recorded and provided to our membership via a membership wall; speakers can specify within the contract how long the recorded presentation can be utilized.
• The deadline for proposals is 30 Sep 2026, 11:59 p.m. (ET).

Among the topics being considered are presentations on use of technology, research sources, immigration/migration, Florida research (i.e., history, available records, repositories, ethnic and religious groups, etc.), artificial intelligence, organization, DNA, and broader genealogical topics including methodology, problem solving, publishing, military records, land records, etc.

Up to four proposals can be submitted to FSGS using the Google form at https://forms.gle/3tGRKMFiHMnY26bUA

• 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/

“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.

“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