Join Us for the 9th We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference
The 9th We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference will take place September 16–18, 2026. This three-day online event brings together experienced genealogists, historians, authors, and researchers who will share practical strategies to help you discover more about your ancestors.
Best of all, you can attend from the comfort of your home!
Three Days of Genealogy Education
This year’s conference features presentations covering a wide variety of genealogy topics, including:
- Researching Catholic Church records in Texas
- Using DNA to identify unknown parents
- Automating genetic genealogy research
- Using artificial intelligence to translate foreign-language documents
- The FAN method for solving genealogical problems
- Historical newspapers
- Autosomal DNA research
- Migration across changing borders
- Genealogy and identity in New Spain, Mexico, and the United States
- Baptismal records from San José del Parral
- Common myths and genealogical fictions in Mexican genealogy
These presentations are designed to benefit researchers at every experience level. Whether you are just beginning your family tree or have been researching for decades, you will find useful methods, resources, and ideas that can strengthen your research.
You can review the complete 2026 conference schedule here.
Learn From an Outstanding Group of Speakers
This year’s speakers include professional genealogists, historians, DNA specialists, writers, educators, and technology experts.
Presenters include Ryan Jordan, John P. Schmal, Eleanor Brinsko, Kate Penney Howard, Sunny Jane Morton, Natalie Webb, Wesley Johnston, Jean Hibben, Paula Williams, Lori Samuelson, Laura Cubbage-Draper, and many others.
Edward A. Rueda, co-host of Rediscovering Latinidad, will deliver a special keynote presentation on the evening of September 15.
Visit the conference speakers page to learn more about this year’s presenters.
Get Six Bonus Presentations Immediately
You do not have to wait until September to begin learning. As soon as you register, you will receive immediate access to six presentations selected from previous We Are Cousins conferences.
The bonus presentations cover:
- Publishing your genealogy
- Missions, presidios, ranches, and land grants
- Following records to make new discoveries
- Military records of New Spain and Mexico
- Using indexes to locate original records
- Sephardic influence in Northeastern Mexico
Combined with the keynote and three-day program, your registration gives you access to 24 genealogy presentations.
Attend Live or Watch the Recordings
During the conference, you can log in to watch each presentation from your computer, tablet, or other internet-connected device.
If you cannot attend every live session, do not worry. Conference passes include access to presentation recordings after the event. Depending on the pass you select, you may also receive access to an extensive archive containing 176 presentations from previous conferences.
Save by Registering Before August 1
Conference access currently starts at $124.95, but all registration prices will increase by $25 on August 1, 2026.
Registering early also gives you more time to watch the six bonus presentations that are already available.
Conference attendees will also receive a coupon for 20% off books published or edited by Moises Garza. The coupon will be valid during the conference from September 16–18.
Continue Growing Your Genealogy Skills
The We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference is an opportunity to discover new resources, improve your research methods, and learn from people who share your passion for family history.
Join us for three days of learning, discovery, and connection as we work together to preserve our families’ stories and heritage.
Register Today for the 9th We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference
Remember, registration prices increase by $25 on August 1. Register now to lock in the current price and begin watching your six bonus presentations.
