2026 Legacy Family Tree Webinars Series Announced

2026 is the Year of the Genealogy Deep Dive

MyHeritage and Legacy Family Tree Webinars are excited to announce that registration is now open for our 2026 webinar season—a year designed for breakthroughs, momentum, and (finally) finishing what you start.

2026 at a glance

• 220+ live classes currently scheduled
• 117 expert presenters
• A year built around one powerful idea: Genealogy Deep Dives every month

The headline theme: Genealogy Deep Dives (every month)

A Genealogy Deep Dive is a focused learning experience: 3–4 coordinated sessions on a single theme, on a single day, designed to help you go from “That was interesting” to “I know exactly what to do next.”

Deep Dive series you can follow throughout 2026

We’re offering multi-session Deep Dive series designed to build real mastery over time:

• Advanced DNA (5 classes) — Blaine Bettinger (a true next-level series)
• DNA in Action (6 classes) — Karen Stanbary (practical, applied problem-solving with DNA)
• Essential Skills for New Genealogists (6 classes) — Dave McDonald (the perfect on-ramp—or refresh)
• AI for Genealogists (15 classes / 3 full courses) — Andrew Redfern & Fiona Brooker (a structured, genealogy-first approach to using AI with confidence) — members-only

2026 Deep Dive event days (dates + topics)

Nearly every month includes a Deep Dive event day with 3–4 coordinated sessions on one theme, on one day:

• January 7 — AI Deep Dive — Practical workflows and real case studies to help you use AI with confidence in your genealogy.
• February 4 — Advanced U.S. Census Deep Dive — Enumerators & instructions, resolving conflicts, building context, and getting more from census-related sources.
• April 1 — DNA Surprises + Family Identity Deep Dive — Strategies for unexpected results, unresponsive relatives, and clear next steps—handled thoughtfully and practically.
• May 6 — Jewish Genealogy + Holocaust Resources Deep Dive — High-impact resources, smart workflows, and research guidance.
• June 3 — German Research Deep Dive — What’s different from U.S. research, core record sets, and the details that make German research click.
• July 1 — Essential Digital Skills Deep Dive — Maps with modern tools, spreadsheets for stronger analysis, transcription workflows, and practical tech skills.
• August 5 — Forgotten / Underused Records Deep Dive — Overlooked sources that can unlock stalled research and open new paths forward.
• October 7 — Photos & Preservation Deep Dive — Restoration tools, preservation practices, and how to interpret family images with more confidence.
• November 4 — Advanced Problem-Solving Case Studies Deep Dive — Proof-building, methodology, and expert case studies that show the full reasoning process.
• December 2 — International Brick Walls Deep Dive — Strategies and record sets for tough problems across Ireland, Italy, and England.

Members-only blockbuster: Elizabeth Shown Mills returns (brand-new class!)

We’re thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Shown Mills back for a special members-only session—and this one is truly new. In Elizabeth’s words:

“For years, I’ve wanted to do an ‘UNreasonably Exhaustive Research’ presentation, based on the toughest problem I’ve ever tackled. At last, I have a solution to this problem that I’m willing to go-live with. 😊”

If you’ve ever watched Elizabeth teach, you already know: this will be one of those “watch it live, then rewatch with a notebook” classes.

Webinar Wednesday (our weekly heartbeat)

As always, Webinar Wednesday continues in 2026—fresh topics, top speakers, and practical education each week to keep your research moving forward.

Not just Deep Dives: the series you love are back (and strong)

Deep Dives are the headline. The rest of 2026 is the feast.

Returning series (fan favorites)

You’ll also see the return of: Down Under • England Counties • MyHeritage • BCG • African Diaspora • O Canada • Mexico Research • Webtember…and we’re also adding a new ICAPGen series (International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists), plus Genealogy Guys, Webinar Shorts, TechZone, and more.

How to register

Register for one—or all—of the live webinars to receive reminders and access details. Most live webinars are free; members-only events require a webinar membership.

Why become a Webinar Member in 2026

A Webinar Membership is the best way to turn 2026 into a true learning year. You’ll get unlimited on-demand access to the entire webinar library, plus handouts, syllabi, and chat logs—so you can revisit key details when you’re actually working a problem (not just when you’re watching live). Membership also unlocks exclusive members-only events, including the AI course curriculum and Elizabeth Shown Mills’ brand-new class, and it gives you the freedom to learn at your own pace—binge a series, rewind the best parts, and build real skills month after month.