Real-World AI for Genealogists: Beginning, Advanced, and Project Controls with Mark Thompson

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Real-World AI for Genealogists: Beginning, Advanced, and Project Controls with Mark Thompson

Artificial intelligence is reshaping genealogy - helping researchers summarize documents, extract information, and analyze large collections of records more efficiently. Join us for a full-day seminar where Mark introduces practical AI tools, shows how to use chatbots effectively, and demonstrates integrating documents, photos, audio, and video into deeper research workflows. Real-world examples will show how AI can work for you to gain deeper, more accurate insights from your research materials - while adhering to genealogy standards of evidence.

📅 Saturday, November 14 🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (munchies & mingling from 9:00 AM) 📍 Online AND in person - Carriage House, Clayton Library Campus, 5300 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77004

🗓️ SEMINAR SCHEDULE 10:00 – 10:15 AM — Opening & HGF Business Meeting 10:15 – 11:30 AM — Session 1: Introduction to AI for Genealogists 11:30 – 11:45 AM — Break 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM — Session 2: Beyond the Prompt — Take Your AI to the Next Level 1:00 – 1:45 PM — Lunch break 1:45 – 3:00 PM — Session 3: Analyze Genealogy Records with AI Projects

🎤 ABOUT MARK THOMPSON Mark Thompson is a professional genealogist, educator, and speaker who helps family historians put technology to work - from AI to genetic genealogy, Excel, and family archiving. He co-hosts the Family History AI Show podcast with Steve Little, is a founding member of the Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy, and serves as President of the Victoria, British Columbia Genealogical Society.

🎟️ REGISTRATION - FREE! Please register whether you're attending online or in person. Registration is free for everyone. Handouts will be available the week before the event to current HGF members (Member Resources → Speaker Handouts) - please download them by 6:30 AM on meeting day. Not a current member? Join or renew to access the handouts.

🍩 REFRESHMENTS Light refreshments - coffee, water, fruit, pastries - throughout the day. Small sandwiches and lentil soup at the lunch break, or bring your own. Feel free to bring something to share!

🎁 RAFFLE PRIZES Great prizes to help with your genealogical research! You must be registered and present (online or in person) to win.

👉 Details & registration: www.hgftx.org