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Real-World AI for Genealogists: Beginning, Advanced, and Project Controlswith 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
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5300 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004-6803, United States
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