Events

RootsTech Events

Celebrate Family History

Attending the exciting events scheduled throughout the RootsTech conference is a fun and exciting way to celebrate family history and expand your network. Plan on enjoying live music, tasty food, beautiful cultural performances, and more.

^{Wednesday, February 8, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Marriott Grand Ballroom}

Welcome Party: "We Don't Need Roads"

Kick off RootsTech 2017 by attending the 80s themed welcoming party in the Marriott Ballroom. Play 80s video games, listen to 80s music, enjoy appetizers and drinks, hear a special Innovator Showdown announcement, and of course, expand your network.

^{Thursday, February 9, 8:00–9:00 p.m., The Conference Center at Temple Square}

RootsTech Opening Event: “Music, It Runs in the Family”

This opening event will feature music and stories of the Rodgers and Hammerstein legacy. The performance will feature music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and special guest soloist Dallyn Vail Bayles and memories by Rogers and Hammerstein, with narration by Oscar “Andy” Hammerstein III. The program will have priority seating for registered RootsTech attendees, but the remainder of the tickets will be made available to the general public online at lds.org/events.

^{Friday, February 10, 5:30–7:00 p.m., RootsTech Expo Hall}

Cultural Celebration: "Celebrate Your Heritage"

This special cultural performance held in the demo theater of the expo hall will include Latin music and dancing, African drummers, Irish dancing, and free giveaways by sponsors and exhibitors. Don't miss it!

^{Friday, February 10, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Salt Palace Hall D}

Innovator Showdown

Come watch innovators present their best ideas on stage before renowned judges, key industry influencers, potential investors, peers, and a live audience for significant prizes and global exposure. The competition will be held in Hall D of the Salt Palace Convention Center.

^{Saturday, February 11, 5:30 p.m., Salt Palace Hall D}

Closing Event: "Celebrating Life with Music—and Cake"

Wrap up your conference experience with a good laugh and quality music, featuring comedic entertainer Jason Hewlett; BYU's Men's a cappella chorus, Vocal Point; and a cappella women's chorus, Noteworthy.

Other Pages You Might Be Interested In

Speakers

See all speakers, including our world-class keynotes, from RootsTech, Innovator Summit, and Family Discovery Day.

Expo Hall

Explore the huge RootsTech expo hall with hundreds of exhibitors and interactive activities.

Innovator Summit

A special 1-day event for innovators and entrepreneurs to explore new opportunities and expand their network.

Sessions

With more than 200 classes at RootsTech, there's something for everyone.