March 2-7, 2027, Salt Lake City, Utah, USAThe Archives and Records Custodians Symposium
Join us March 2–7, 2027, for the annual Archives and Records Custodians (ARC) Symposium at RootsTech by FamilySearch— sessions built for archivists, librarians, and records custodians, covering AI in the archive, privacy and redaction, digitization, and preservation work underway around the world. Recordings from past symposiums are available year-round, below.
Register free at RootsTech.org.
About the ARC Symposium
2027 Schedule Outline
Your week in Salt Lake City will be full of learning, networking and inspiring experiences. The full and detailed schedule will be available in January, 2027.
About ARC Symposium
The ARC Symposium brings together archive leaders, librarians, historians, and records custodians from around the world to share best practices, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate on the preservation and accessibility of historical records.
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FamilySearch and its predecessors have more than 125 years of experience preserving and increasing global access to the world’s records.
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RootsTech by FamilySearch is the world's premiere genealogical conference.
"I have never attended anything like this!
I am fully surprised at the vastness and the huge impact of RootsTech. I will go home and tell our top management of our national archive, that I was not the right person to be sent here—they should attend themselves and see what I have seen. This would convince our CEO of how important our cooperation with FamilySearch is and how we cannot do without you."
Vesa Antilla—Archives Director, National Archive of Finland
Some of the Places You Will See
Salt Lake Temple Celebration
This year we will offer to ARC attendees a tour of the newly renovated Salt Lake Temple ahead of its limited public opening. This is one of the most significant historic preservation projects in the United States.
The FamilySearch Library
The FamilySearch Library is a global network of experts, volunteers, documents, and resources that can help you discover your family.
The Humanitarian Center
The Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, was established in 1991 to prepare charitable supplies for shipping worldwide, assisting refugees and those in need all over the world.
The Bishop's Central Storehouse
At the Bishops’ Central Storehouse, about 143 different food items are stored in bulk to assist those in need and provide globally in times of disaster.
The Church History Library
The Church History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the primary archive of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is home to millions of original records and authoritative databases, helping many research and discover the story of the Latter-day Saints.
Music and the Spoken Word
Experience peace, hope, and inspiration with The Tabernacle Choir's Music & the Spoken Word. Watch live every Sunday or stream online.
Visiting Salt Lake City
RootsTech is held in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah. We are glad to welcome you to our historic city.
"I firmly believe that safeguarding our collective memory is crucial for maintaining historical accuracy and continuity.
After hearing the experiences of other organizations and countries, I realized that we have to have robust archival systems, improved digitization efforts, and proactive preservation strategies to ensure longevity of our records."Jennifer Sibug-Las—Chairperson of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Philippines