Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
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APG is the world’s largest association for professional genealogists, representing more than 2,000 members in 40+ countries. For membership information or to find a genealogist, visit apgen.org.
Some family history discoveries are difficult and deeply personal. Join Kate Penney Howard for an interactive workshop on trauma-informed genealogy. Registration is limited to 30 participants, and workshops are not recorded. Early bird pricing ends 31 August. www.apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC
Advocacy helps shape the future of professional genealogy. Join Campbell H. Wallace, Esq., for a practical discussion on advocacy strategies in this free APG members-only webinar. Register at apgen.org/events #APG #Genealogy
Curious about NotebookLM? Learn how professional genealogists can use it to organize sources, summarize documents, and support analysis in this PMC 2026 session with Kaitlyn Pauley. Registration is open. Early-bird pricing ends 31 August. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Many genealogists struggle with self-doubt, even after years of success. “Impostor Syndrome in Professional Genealogy” explores why and offers strategies for building confidence, resilience, and professional growth. By Suzanne Hoffman in the June 2026 APG Quarterly. #Genealogy #APG
Members! Join the APG Great Plains Chapter on 11 August for "The Business of Speaking" with Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®. Register: members.apgen.org/Calendar/mor....
The August APG eNews is now available. This issue features coverage of the proposed National Archives regional archive closures, PMC updates, our 2027 hybrid conference announcement, leadership opportunities, chapter and SIG news, and more. Read the August issue: apgen.org/apg_enews.ph #Genealogy
Too many webinars, courses, and conferences? "Turn Education Overload into Intentional Growth" in the June 2026 APG Quarterly shares strategies for choosing the right learning opportunities and staying current without overwhelm. APG members can access the issue at apgen.org/. #Genealogy #APG
Early bird pricing for the 2026 APG PMC ends 31 August. Save on registration and join genealogy professionals for four days of education, practical business strategies, and networking designed to help you build and strengthen your business. Register today. www.apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APG #Genealogy
Lineage society applications have their own standards and expectations. Learn the essentials of sources, documentation, and analysis from Bryna O'Sullivan, PLCGS at PMC 2026. Registration is open. Early-bird pricing ends 31 August. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
DNA testing offers powerful research opportunities, but it also comes with ethical responsibilities. Author Judy G. Russell explores informed consent, privacy, and genetic genealogy best practices in the June 2026 APG Quarterly. APG members can access it at apgen.org/. #APG #Genealogy
Changing borders. Multiple archives. Complex access laws. Join Alexandra Kazyrevič on 27 August 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern (US) to learn practical strategies for finding vital records throughout the former Russian Empire and Soviet Union. members.apgen.org/Calendar/mor... #APG #genealogy
The recording of "Not American Enough: The Challenges and Beauty of Puerto Rican Genealogy," presented by Luis Rivera, is now available in the APG Webinar Library. Log in at apgen.org/ and go to Members > Continuing > Webinar Library to watch. Closed captions are available. #APG #Genealogy
The June 2026 APG Quarterly is now available! This issue explores workflow, continuing education, virtual events, marketing, AI tools, and professional growth for genealogists. APG members can access it at apgen.org/ under Members > Publications > APG Quarterly. #APG #Genealogy
Genealogy careers don't all look the same. In Working with Limitations, Bryna O'Sullivan shares practical strategies for building a successful genealogy business while navigating disability. Read it in the June 2026 APG Quarterly. APG members can access it at apgen.org/. #APG #Genealogy
Want to diversify your genealogy business? Join Dr. Penny Walters for "Practical Approaches to Building a Multifaceted Genealogy Business" at PMC 2026 to learn strategies for expanding services and increasing revenue. Registration is open. Early-bird pricing ends 31 August. apgen.org/pmc2026.php
Which AI tool is right for your genealogy work? Author Natalie Webb compares ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, NotebookLM, and Grok in the June 2026 APG Quarterly. APG members can access the issue by logging in at apgen.org/. #APG #Genealogy
Still searching for files you know you saved somewhere? Fiona Brooker's tip talk at the 2026 PMC shares strategies for building a filing system that supports both research & business operations. Early-bird pricing ends 31 August. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level. Learn how to create polished presentations, stronger visuals, and reusable branded assets in this hands-on PMC 2026 workshop with Andrew Redfern. Limited to 30 participants. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
The APG Directory helps connect professional genealogists with clients looking for research expertise. Membership also means joining a community that supports your professional growth. www.apgen.org/ #APG #Genealogy
Join APG and presenter Bonnie Wade Mucia, AG®, AGL™ on 30 July 2026 for a free webinar that will help you organize your genealogy knowledge into a digital personal research guide that supports efficient, consistent casework. members.apgen.org/Calendar/mor...
Thinking about creating a genealogy course? This panel at the 2026 APG Professional Management Conference will explore how experienced educators built courses that teach, inspire, and support their businesses. Early-bird pricing ends 31 August. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Want to turn speaking into a stronger part of your business? Shannon Combs-Bennett, PhD, QG, FSAScot, shares practical strategies for pricing, contracts, bookings, branding, and income tracking. Registration is open. Early-bird pricing ends 31 August. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
The recording of APG's 18 June webinar, "Strategically Marketing Your Genealogy Business: Turning Your Passion into a Viable Business," presented by Dr. Penny Walters, is now available for members. Log in at apgen.org/ and visit Members > Continuing > Webinar Library. Closed captions available.
Too many webinars, courses, and conferences? "Turn Education Overload into Intentional Growth" in the June 2026 APG Quarterly shares strategies for choosing the right learning opportunities and staying current without overwhelm. APG members can access the issue at apgen.org/. #Genealogy #APG
Many genealogists struggle with self-doubt, even after years of success. “Impostor Syndrome in Professional Genealogy” explores why and offers strategies for building confidence, resilience, and professional growth. By Suzanne Hoffman in the June 2026 APG Quarterly. #Genealogy #APG
The July APG eNews is now available. This issue includes highlights from the inaugural Professional Genealogy Symposium in Glasgow, 2026 Virtual PMC workshops, Canada's Bill C-3, chapter and special interest group updates, and more. Read it at apgen.org/apg_enews.ph #APG #Genealogy
Want to attract new genealogy clients? The June 2026 APG Quarterly article "Add Virtual Events to Your Marketing Toolkit" by Joy Curtiss shares practical strategies for using webinars, Q&As & online events to grow your business. APG members can access the issue at apgen.org/. #APG #Genealogy
Join panelists Mark Thompson, Blaine Bettinger, PhD, JD, and Joy Banks, MSLS, for the 2026 PMC keynote panel, "Research to Revenue: Changes Reshaping Genealogy in AI, DNA, and Archives." Registration is open. Early-bird pricing ends 31 Aug. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
The recording of "Not American Enough: The Challenges and Beauty of Puerto Rican Genealogy," presented by Luis Rivera, is now available in the APG Webinar Library. Log in at apgen.org/ and go to Members > Continuing > Webinar Library to watch. Closed captions are available. #APG #Genealogy
Missed deadlines, forgotten attachments, and cluttered inboxes can all point to workflow bugs. Drew Smith's article "Workflow: Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements" offers practical solutions in the June 2026 APG Quarterly. APG members can access the issue at apgen.org/. #Genealogy #APG
