FGS 2013 Conference Week Overview

The FGS 2013 Conference Committee is almost ready to launch the conference website, online registration and the conference brochure. But we know that you can't want to see what is in store for the Federation of Genealogical Societies' 2013 Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 21-24. Below you will find an overview of the week of conference activities, including extended hours at the Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center.

Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference Week Overview

Monday, August 19

• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tuesday, August 20

• Librarian’s Day (all day)
• Q&A panel and genealogy consultations in the afternoon, 2-5 p.m.
• Onsite registration begins, 3-7 p.m. (additional hours each day – see conference website) 
• FGS "Welcome to Delegates" Reception, 7p.m.
• Association of Professional Genealogists Roundtable Discussion (Open to all APG members and their guests) , 7 p.m. 
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21 (Focus on Societies Day)

• Plenary session
• Lecture sessions all day (27 sessions + 1 workshop)
• FGS Focus on Societies Luncheon
• FGS Opening Social Evening sponsored by findmypast.com
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Thursday, August 22

• Keynote session
• Grand opening of Exhibit Hall
• Lecture sessions all day (31 sessions + 2 workshops)
• Vendor Demonstrations
• GenSpiration Sessions
• 3 luncheons
• Extended Exhibit Hall hours until 7:30 p.m. (with door prizes!)
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Friday, August 23

• Lecture sessions all day (47 sessions + 2 workshops)
• Vendor Demonstrations
• GenSpiration Sessions
• 3 luncheons
• “Journey Through the Generations with Our Veterans” local host societies evening event at the Allen County Public Library sponsored by FamilySearch
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-Midnight (extended hours!)

Saturday, August 24

• Lecture sessions all day (47 sessions + 2 workshops)
• Vendor Demonstrations
• GenSpiration Sessions
• 3 luncheons
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (extended a.m. hours!)

Sunday, August 25

• Farewell Brunch 9-11 a.m. (with door prizes!)