Shape the future of genealogy education by submitting your webinar proposal for the Legacy Family Tree Webinars 2026 webinar series. The submission deadline is Monday, September 1, 2025.
Click here to submit.
Whether you are an established expert or a rising voice in the field, we welcome your submissions. We encourage you to push the boundaries of traditional genealogy education and help us shape a dynamic and forward-thinking lineup.
Submissions are for innovative classes that are
- 60 minutes plus Q/A, or
- 20-minutes-or-under “Webinar Shorts” or
- 10- minutes-or-under TechZone videos.
All speakers are welcome to submit.
Innovative Formats & Encouraged Topics
We’re especially interested in proposals that explore these new and exciting formats:
- Deep Dive Series: provide 2-3 sessions on a single, complex topic, providing a deep, comprehensive exploration for advanced genealogists. Sessions could include advanced DNA analysis, complex case studies, or a deep dive into a record group.
- Interactive Sessions: Engage our community with an “Ask Me Anything” or “Stump the Expert” style webinar.
- Panel Discussions: propose a topic that could be discussed with 3-4 experts (like “DNA vs. Documents: Which is King in Proving Parentage?” or “Top 3 Tools in My Genealogy Toolbox”)
- QuickTips: suggest several 5-minutes-or-less tips on any topic (a fun tech tip, a favorite obscure record, a what-I-wish-I-knew-when-I-started-genealogy tip). We’ll combine a few speakers into a full-length webinar for a fun experience. We’ve done it before, and the audience LOVED it!
All topics are welcome, but we also have a high demand for the following areas:
- Hands-on AI: less theory and more hands-on with AI tools and their interplay with genealogy (especially, but not limited to “how AI helped me solve a research problem” topics)
- Curated Top 10s of Places: Spotlight hidden gems or new tools, as showcased in titles like “Top 10 Little Known Websites for Virginia Genealogy” or “Five New Tools for Finding Your German Ancestors”
- DNA: especially “how-I-found-these-parents-using-DNA case studies”
- Foundational Skills: We always need great content for beginners, as well as presentations that cover core genealogical methodologies, strategies, and case studies.
- Historical records and events. Focus on underutilized or newly digitized record sets.
- Software and Technology: Encouraged are topics that are not necessarily genealogy-specific but could be useful (e.g., advanced spreadsheet techniques, project management tools)
- Diverse Ancestries & Regions: Spotlight specific ethnic groups and regions, including Africa, African-American, Asia, Europe, Jewish, Scandinavia, U.S. states, Down Under, South America, Canada, and Mexico.
- MyHeritage: Since we also host the MyHeritage Webinar Series, any submissions relating to MyHeritage.com are most welcome
- Organization: We usually do one or two of these each year – share how you organize your papers or digital files
Numbered titles, such as “Top 5 Strategies to Researching in ____…” prove to attract large audiences.
Peruse our library at https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar-library to familiarize yourself with past topics, ensuring your proposal stands out with fresh ideas (although we are happy with fresh perspectives and new angles on existing topics).
Submission and Compensation
Deadline: Please submit your proposals by Monday, September 1, 2025
How to submit: Click here to submit.
If you’ve previously submitted a topic that’s awaiting its moment, you do not need to resubmit—we still have it on file.
Remuneration: Speakers receive $200 for a standard 60-minute webinar and $50-$100 for shorter formats (Webinar Shorts and TechZone videos). You’ll also receive monthly royalties based on viewership.
We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas for the 2026 series!
Here’s to a great 2026 at Legacy Family Tree Webinars!
