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*To RootsTech's credit, their solicitation for presentations is relatively close to the actual conference (which makes it easier to propose topics on current subjects), and they allow ad-hoc gatherings through their unconferences. | *To RootsTech's credit, their solicitation for presentations is relatively close to the actual conference (which makes it easier to propose topics on current subjects), and they allow ad-hoc gatherings through their unconferences. | ||
*NGS and FGS make it much harder to propose and conduct timely sessions by requiring proposals so far in advance. While this approach may make sense for traditional Genealogical topics it does not work well for the fast pace of technological change. Perhaps they would/should consider creating a track of sessions that would be scheduled closer to the actual conference to facilitate this need. | *NGS and FGS make it much harder to propose and conduct timely sessions by requiring proposals so far in advance. While this approach may make sense for traditional Genealogical topics it does not work well for the fast pace of technological change. Perhaps they would/should consider creating a track of sessions that would be scheduled closer to the actual conference to facilitate this need. | ||
*IAJGS also solicits for presentations closer to the conference than NGS and FGS, but because of the specialized overall topic (Jewish genealogy), there tend to be fewer attendees, thus fewer technology users. However, the 2014 conference will have a track focused on technology. | |||
So what is the desired outcome of this? Any or all of these would seem beneficial: | So what is the desired outcome of this? Any or all of these would seem beneficial: | ||