Couldn't Attend Every Session?
Watch the recorded lectures from the genealogy and DNA tracks
Keynote
Gilad Japhet
MyHeritage Founder & CEO
Geneology Track
Day 1
DNA Track
Day 1
Geneology Track
Day 2
DNA Track
Day 2
Couldn't Attend Every Session?
Watch the recorded lectures from the genealogy and DNA tracks
About the event
Bringing together MyHeritage staff and internationally renowned genealogists, our MyHeritage LIVE family history conference offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of MyHeritage and learn more about researching your family history.
We are expecting hundreds of genealogy enthusiasts and MyHeritage users from Europe and around the world to attend.
In addition to a plenary session from MyHeritage Founder and CEO, Gilad Japhet, there will both genealogy and DNA lecture tracks and hands-on workshops to take attendees through MyHeritage tools and features step-by-step.
Our support team will also be on hand throughout the conference to assist with any questions.
Special evening events and lunches will give everyone the chance to meet other MyHeritage users from around the world and mingle with MyHeritage staff and experts.
Past events
Watch a quick one-minute video about MyHeritage LIVE 2018
Speakers
Gilad Japhet
Founder and CEO, MyHeritage
Maya Lerner
VP Product, MyHeritage
Roberta Estes
Founder, DNAeXplained
Diahan Southard
Your DNA Guide
Mike Mansfield
Director of Content Operations, MyHeritage
Daniel Horowitz
Genealogy Expert, MyHeritage
Aaron Godfrey
VP Marketing, MyHeritage
Prof. Yaniv Erlich
Chief Science Officer, MyHeritage
Geoff Rasmussen
Founder and Host, Legacy Family Tree Webinars
Leah Larkin
The DNA Geek
Blaine Bettinger
The Genetic Genealogist
Maarten Fornerod
Indische Genealogische Vereniging
Yvette Hoitink
Dutch Genealogy
Cyndi Ingle
CyndisList.com
Denie Kasan
Expert Genealogist
James Tanner
Genealogy's Star
Lisa Alzo
Expert Genealogist
Mike Stangel
General Manager, Geni.com
Schedule
There are three lecture tracks: Genealogy, DNA, and hands-on workshops.
Registration Open
Exhibit Area Open
Drinks Reception in Garden
Guest Appearance by Two Sisters Reunited Through MyHeritage with Roi Mandel, Head of Research
Exhibit Area Open
Gilad Japhet Keynote
Coffee Break
What's New at MyHeritage?
Introducing the New Educational Resource Center for MyHeritage Users
Lunch
Searching and Browsing on MyHeritage to Get the Most Out of Your Research
Coffee Break
Panel: Researching Dutch Family History Around the World
Party with Live Performances
Exhibit Area Open
Gilad Japhet Keynote
Coffee Break
What's New at MyHeritage?
Science for the non-Scientist: How Does MyHeritage Produce their DNA Results?
Lunch
What Exactly is a Centimorgan? An Introduction to the Science of DNA Testing
Mapping Your DNA Matches on MyHeritage
Coffee Break
PANEL: The Future of DNA Testing
Party with Live Performances
Exhibit Area Open
Gilad Japhet Keynote
Coffee Break
Lunch
Using AutoClusters to Understand Your MyHeritage DNA Matches
Coffee Break
Party with Live Performances
Exhibit Area Open
Coffee Break
Top Technology Tips for MyHeritage Users + Introduction to Family Tree Webinars
Lunch
Coffee Break
Closing Session
Exhibit Area Open
Formulating a DNA Testing Plan
Coffee Break
The World Wide DNA Web
Lunch
Introducing the MyHeritage DNA Health+Ancestry Test
PANEL: DNA Testing for Health
Coffee Break
Closing Session
Exhibit Area Open
Coffee Break
Lunch
Coffee Break
Closing Session
Invite your friends along
The Venue
The conference will be held at the Hilton Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The hotel is located to the south of central Amsterdam, near the museum district.
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Hilton Amsterdam
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Apollolaan 138, Amsterdam, 1077 Bg, Netherlands -
Phone: +31-20-7106000
FAQs
Can I book more than one ticket?
Yes. You can book up to five tickets. Please make sure you have the email addresses of the other people in your party when you fill in the online registration form.
Are meals included?
The following drinks and meals will be provided:
Friday: Drinks at the reception
Saturday: Morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee break + drinks and light food at the party in the evening
Sunday: Morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee break
What other hotels are nearby?
The Alfred
3-star hotel
Address: Cornelis Schuytstraat 58-60, Amsterdam
Phone: +31 20 673 3141
Email: frontdesk@thealfredhotel.com
Hotel Amsterdam – Bilderberg Garden Hotel
5-star Hotel
Address: Dijsselhofplantsoen 7, Amsterdam
Phone: +31 20 570 5600
Website: bilderberg.nl
How do I get to the Hilton Amsterdam from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam?
Bus 397 goes directly from Schiphol Airport to Haarlemmermeerstation, a few minutes from the hotel. It takes 23 minutes. More information.
By taxi the journey takes 15-20 minutes.