by Jennifer Zinck | 11 November 2017 | Conferences, DNA, General, Genetic Genealogy
As always, these are my rough notes. Please let me know if you find any typos or corrections. Permission for photos and publication of my notes was requested from and granted by all of today’s speakers. Enjoy! Max and Bennett welcomed attendees to the...
by Jennifer Zinck | 12 October 2014 | Conferences, DNA, General, Genetic Genealogy
Family Tree DNA kicked off its Decennial Conference on Genetic Genealogy at the Hyatt North Houston in Houston, Texas. Max Blankenfeld welcomed the crowd of more than 180 group administrators and acknowledged those who had been to all ten conferences as well...
by Jennifer Zinck | 09 November 2013 | Conferences, DNA, Genetic Genealogy, Technology
Max Blankfeld opened the conference with a welcome. Max talked about competition making for healthy growth. This has been the best year ever and there are great things in the pipeline. In June of this year, what started as an acquisition became something that could...
by Jennifer Zinck | 09 November 2013 | Conferences, DNA, Technology
It’s that time of year again! Genetic Genealogy enthusiasts have gathered at the Sheraton North Houston for the 9th Annual International Conference on Genetic Genealogy. This year lab tours were offered on Friday as well as Monday, which is great for those who...
by Jennifer Zinck | 22 April 2013 | Conferences, Education, General, NERGC
Another early morning. This morning started with a ProGen breakfast at 7:00 A.M. It was nice to get to visit with other ProGen members and also to spend some time with my mentor, Sandy Clunies. Christine Cook from my group was also in attendance. It was great for...
by Jennifer Zinck | 19 April 2013 | Conferences, DNA, Education, General, NERGC
Wow, today seemed to go on forever but I’ll try to give a quick recap before going to bed so that I can be back at the conference hotel in less than six hours. Exhausting but totally worth it! I’m not used to burning the candle on both ends like this but...
