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The largest Genealogy Conference in the Northeast, NERGC is held every two years. http://www.nergc.org.
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This next event, NERGC 2025, runs October 29 - November 1, 2025, in Manchester, NH. The New England Regional Genealogical Conference is held every two years at various locations in New England. The next NERGC conference will be held virtually April 1 to May 31, 2021.

21/10/2026

✨The NERGC 2027 Exhibit Hall is Taking Shape!

The Exhibit Hall, to be located in the Casco Bay Exhibit Hall at the Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay, in Portland, Maine, will hold up to 72, 8” x 10” exhibitor booths. All booths will include electricity.

Are you interested in exhibiting? The links for the the Exhibitor Application, Exhibitor Agreement, and the Terms and Conditions for the 2027 NERGC conference are all on the website. Please email us at [email protected] to learn more and visit our website at https://nergc.org/exhibit-hall/

19/10/2026

🌟 Support NERGC 2027 as a Sponsor!

Sponsoring NERGC 2027 is a great way to connect with genealogists, family historians, libraries, and societies from across New England and beyond.

Sponsorship opportunities provide valuable visibility before, during, and after the conference while helping support NERGC.

Interested in learning more? Explore sponsorship opportunities and benefits at:
https://nergc.org/sponsorships-2027/

16/10/2026

📣A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

NERGC’s events run on volunteer hours, and we need plenty of volunteers for this conference!

Here are just a few of the areas we need volunteers for:
✅Host and monitor on-site sessions
✅Running Zoom meetings for the streaming sessions
✅Registration area
✅Provide rides to/from the airport
✅Help exhibitors move in/out
✅Miscellaneous administrative tasks
✅Provide mobility, hearing, visual, and cognitive communication assistance

and more!
Benefits of volunteering include getting to know people you work with, meeting the speakers, helping your Participating Society, and, of course, providing a wonderful experience for all conference attendees.

Sign up for a Volunteer spot on the NERGC website:
https://nergc.org/volunteers/

15/10/2026

The new NERGC 2027 E-Zine is here! Here are some highlights of what's in this issue:

✅ Early‑bird registration details and a look at our new Zeffy registration platform
✅ Expanded syllabus options
✅ New Session Preferences tool
✅ A special Wednesday panel discussion
✅ Special events and walking tours around Portland
..and much more!

Whether you’re a longtime attendee or considering joining us for the first time, E‑Zine 10 offers a fresh look at what’s ahead in Portland, Maine, from April 14–17, 2027.

Read it: https://nergc.org/2026/10/14/e-zine-10/

14/10/2026

💡Do you have a research problem you just can't crack?

At NERGC 2027, we're offering exclusive 20-minute Ancestors Research Consultations with professional genealogists who can help reinvigorate your research journey!

These valuable one-on-one sessions are available to registered
conference attendees, with a limit of one consultation per person. Keep an eye
on www.NERGC.org for upcoming details about specialist expertise areas
and consultation hours.

Appointment scheduling will be available online prior to the conference; instructions will be sent to registered attendees.

Register for NERGC at https://nergc.org/registration/

👉 NERGC.org

12/10/2026

Make Wednesday Part of Your NERGC Conference!

Don't wait until Thursday to start your NERGC experience!

In addition to the three-day program, Wednesday, April 14 is packed with many optional pre-conference event like workshops, presentations, tours, a Panel Discussion with our Featured Speakers and a lunch and dinner buffet to give you time to unwind and socialize.

All events require registration. Some carry an additional fee. Check out all the things happening on Wednesday before NERGC by visiting the NERGC website https://nergc.org/special-events/

👉 NERGC.org

09/10/2026

New for NERGC 2027, we're partnering with several of our speakers to offer live streaming of select conference sessions!

If you register for the virtual option, you'll be able to:
✅ Watch select presentations live
✅ Submit questions through a live Q&A chat
✅ Receive the full conference syllabus in digital or print-on-demand format

Early details about Live Streaming can be found on the NERGC website:
https://nergc.org/streaming-registration/

07/10/2026

NERGC 2027 features five two-hour workshops designed to give you time for hands-on learning.

Space is limited, so take a look as you plan your NERGC experience.
Wednesday's workshops can be attended without registering for the full conference.

Topics include:
🔹 LLM Prompt Mastery for Genealogists — Rob Weir (Wednesday)
🔹 Gemini Notebook for Genealogists — Linda Debe (Wednesday)
🔹 Supercharge Your Genealogy Research Using AI — Claire Smith
🔹 Navigate Metes and Bounds in Land Platting — Linda Debe
🔹 From DNA Match to Tree: Genetic Networks — Kelli Bergheimer

Workshop details and registration requirements are outlined on the Special Events page on the NERGC website.

https://nergc.org/special-events/

👉 NERGC.org

05/10/2026

🎤Have you downloaded the NERGC Conference Brochure?

With 75 conference sessions, there's something for every genealogist—from beginners to advanced researchers.

Explore topics including:
Artificial Intelligence
DNA
Irish & French-Canadian research
Probate, city directories & military records
Photo organizing & social history
Migration, mapping & methodology
Finding living relatives
FamilySearch, MyHeritage & Ancestry
…and so much more!

Check out the Conference Program page, where you can download the entire NERGC 2027 Brochure
https://nergc.org/nergc-program-2027/

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Registration is now open.

01/10/2026

📣 The newest NERGC 2027 E-Zine is here, announcing NERGC Registration is open!

E-Zine 9 is packed with information to help you start planning for the 19th New England Regional Genealogical Conference, April 14–17, 2027, in Portland, Maine.

Inside this issue:
🔹 Early Bird Registration information and what’s new for 2027
🔹 Live Streaming options for those who can’t make it to Portland
🔹 Five hands-on workshops
🔹 A look at the conference’s 75 sessions for all experience levels
🔹 Special Wednesday events, including Portland tours and a featured-speaker panel
🔹 One-on-one research consultations with professional genealogists
🔹 Hotel updates and ideas for exploring Portland
🔹 Volunteer, sponsorship, and Exhibit Hall opportunities

Take a look through the new E-Zine and start planning your conference experience!

📖 Read E-Zine 9 here:
NERGC E-Zines
📅 April 14–17, 2027
📍 Portland, Maine

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