Dispatches from the RootsTech Media Dinner

I had the pleasure of attending the RootsTech Media Dinner. This is an annual event held before RootsTech for Ambassadors and media types to get briefed on what to expect at this week's events. 

Here's a brief lowdown: Innovator Summit maxed out at 1,400 attendees. The RootsTech registrations are at about 12,000. When you factor in Family Day on Saturday, there will be 30,000 attendees!

FamilySearch is still promoting their mission of capturing family stories. Now they're encouraging us to explore our family stories through our recipes. See more at FamilySearch.org/recipes.

One thing you'll notice about RootsTech is more signage around town. Magenta banners decorate the lightposts and there's even a lovely lady greeting those arriving at the Salt Palace.

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A view of about one quarter of the room during the media dinner.

My favorite swag of the evening: family tree cookie cutters!

They had a caricature artist at the dinner. Mine is great: giant head on a toothpick neck.

FamilySearch also made available the contestants for the Innovator Showdown. It was a great opportunity to see the products and their developers up close. 

RootsTech is off to a great start. Stay tuned for more...

Disclaimer: My admission to RootsTech was provided by RootsTech. The opinions posted here, however, are my own...as are my credit card charges for the flight and hotel.