WAGS 43rd Annual Seminar
Saturday, January 31, 2026
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (PST)
Our 2026 Seminar will be a virtual program featuring three speakers, each of whom will speak on a different aspect of Artificial Intelligence for genealogists..
Our featured speakers are Peggy Jude, John Beaumont, and Kate Penney Howard..
Each seminar session will be recorded and made available for viewing by all registered participants for a limited time following the seminar.
The cost for the Seminar is still only $30 (US). We will be accepting online payments, checks, and cash..
(Cash will only be accepted at our in-person monthly meetings)
Click here to view or download the Seminar Flyer.
Click here to register online for the 2026 Seminar
Click here to access our mail-in registration form
SCHEDULE
| TIME * | SPEAKER | ACTIVITY/TOPIC |
| 08:30 AM | "Doors" Open / Social Time | |
| 09:00 AM | Kristina Newcomer | Welcome and Introduction |
| 09:15 AM | Peggy Jude | Introduction to AI for Genealogy |
| 10:15 AM | Break | Social Time |
| 10:45 AM | John Beaumont | 10 AI Uses Every Family Historian Should Know |
| 11:45 AM | Break | Lunch and Social Time |
| 12:15 PM | Kate Penney Howard | Creating a Robust Narrative by Collaborating with Artificial Intelligence |
| 01:15 PM | Kristina Newcomer | Door Prize Drawing |
| 01:30 PM | Kristina Newcomer | Closing |
| * All times are Pacific Standard Time |
2026 SEMINAR SPEAKERS & TOPICS
Peggy Jude - Introduction to AI for Genealogy
Not sure what all the hype is about? This session serves as an introduction to AI for genealogy. It's perfect for beginners and those who may be apprehensive about AI. You'll leave with a greater appreciation for how AI tools can support your genealogical work.
John Beaumont - 10 AI Uses Every Family Historian Should Know
Learn to use generative AI ChatGPT - avoid pitfalls, generate charts, reports, research plans, stories & more!
Kate Penney Howard - Creating a Robust Narrative by Collaborating with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence isn't here to replace your creativity; it's here to amplify it. This class will teach you how to collaborate with AI tools to transform dry genealogical data into rich, engaging narratives that will honor your ancestors and captivate your readers.