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Family historians from throughout Australia and New Zealand will converge on Brisbane next March as the Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ) hosts the family history conference Connections 2025 at Brisbane Technology Park, Eight Mile Plains. The conference is the first of its kind to be hosted by the leading Queensland family history society and will combine the 17th Australian Conference on Genealogy and Heraldry and 5th History Queensland State Conference.
“For local and family historians at any stage of their research journey, the conference will be a hub of knowledge, bringing together history amateurs and professionals under one roof to uncover the past, celebrate the present and tap into the future from March 21-24,” GSQ conference convenor David Barnes said.
“Family history research is identified as one of the top leisure pursuits in the world and globally is a part of a multi-billion-dollar industry. In Queensland alone, there are hundreds of family history associations and societies. We expect to bring local and family history researchers, ancestry researchers, genealogists and representatives to Brisbane from around the world.
“Delegates will be able to choose from 48 sessions delivered by international and national experts in family history or take a Master Class with an expert on a range of fascinating topics including navigating the ethics and legalities of family history research; exploring new tools such as AI and DNA; learning techniques for digitising records; and researching English ancestors prior to 1700, to name a few,” Mr Barnes said. ![]() ![]() Extensive program over three daysFour featured speakers are internationally known lecturer and faculty member at various genealogical institutes, Judy Russell of the United States; academic, author and TV presenter best known for his work on Who Do You Think You Are, Dr Nick Barratt of the United Kingdom; professor of heritage and digital humanities at the University of New England, Dr Hamish Maxwell-Stewart; and language specialist and former University of Queensland academic, Emeritus Professor Roland Sussex of Brisbane. Six speakers will represent the conference sponsors – FamilySearch.com; Imaging Australia and New Zealand; Ancestry.com; National Archives of Australia; Queensland Family History Society Inc and Gould Genealogy and History while other speakers will include family historians, professional and amateur genealogists, academics, researchers and storytellers.
The conference will also include an exhibitors’ trade fair showcasing products and services offered by family history businesses and groups. Delegates will gain exclusive access to GSQ’s resource centre on Friday, March 21, a gala dinner featuring guest speaker Professor Roly Sussex will be held on Saturday, March 22 and heritage tours of historic Brisbane landmarks and sites will be offered on Monday, March 24.
Connections 2025 will be held during Brisbane’s Bicentennial Year which marks 200 years since the establishment of the penal settlement on what is Brisbane's CBD today. Conference details at a glance:
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Attention media: Conference convenor David Barnes is available for interview on request. ![]() ![]() » Visit the Connections 2025 website » Follow Connections 2025 on Facebook » Follow Connections 2025 on Instagram » Visit Genealogical Society of Queensland's website ![]() |
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Issued: October 24, 2024 |
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The Genealogical Society of Queensland Incorporated (GSQ) is a not-for-profit association established in 1978 to assist its members and others researching family history in Queensland, Australia. Its mission is “helping to discover your family history”. GSQ is affiliated with organisations which represent family history societies in Queensland, and more broadly, Australia, New Zealand, and the British Isles. |
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