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What Denyse Allen is working on right now (updated March 20, 2024)

RootsTech Recap

In my last update I wrote, " The thing I’m most looking forward to is the positive energy. Planning on packaging it and bringing it home." and that is exactly what happened. RootsTech was one of the most positive and uplifting events I've ever attended. Everyone - attendees, presenters, and vendors - were smiling and saying encouraging words to everyone else for the entire event. It was such a welcome change from my usual experience of the genealogy world where I have found grumbling, dissatisfaction, and upset people.

I thought for this update I'd include photos to help tell the story.

Collection of giveaways handed out over the 3 days from organizers.

The vendor hall featuring the Pickleball Court.

Floorplan of the event. Many of my classes were in 255 A-D.

The decorations were so stunning through out the convention center. This tree collected post-its from people answering the question "How do you want to be remembered?"

The main stage had great presentations. This one was from Microsoft on their AI tools.

The RootsTech theme greeting people when they enter through the main doors. I certainly plan to be back next year!

Inspired by Derek Sivers Now page on his site https://sive.rs and my own desire to be public about what I am working on.