Today's the day! Registration is officially open for the 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Fort Wayne, Indiana, taking place August 10-14, 2025. We are thrilled to invite you to join us for this exceptional gathering centered on our theme, "And We Settled Here... The Jewish Journey."
Early Bird Pricing For a Limited Time
Take advantage of our special early bird rates (available for a limited time):
- Full Conference Registration: $395 (Regular price: $475)
- Single Day Registration: $195
Announcing Our Keynote Speaker: CeCe Moore
We are pleased to announce that CeCe Moore, will deliver our opening keynote address at the conference on the evening of Sunday, August 10.
A prominent American genetic genealogist, Moore is most widely known for her work on the PBS television program, Finding Your Roots. She is also recognized for assisting law enforcement agencies in more than 300 cold cases of high-profile human identification cases using DNA and genetic genealogy.
Special Events Now Available for Registration
Along with opening registration, we're excited to announce that you can now reserve your spot for these limited-capacity special events:
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- Dr. Gary Zola's Private Tour of the Lincoln Collection
- When: Tuesday, August 12 at 9am
- Where: Allen County Public Library
- Cost: $35
- Note: Attendance is limited to 15.
- Fort Wayne TinCaps Baseball Game
- When: Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 pm
- Where: Parkview Field
- Cost: $15
- Gala Banquet
- When: Wednesday, August 13 at 7pm
- Cost: $95
- Research Division/Special Interest Group Luncheons
- Details available on the website
- Breakfasts with Experts
- Details available on the website
- Dr. Gary Zola's Private Tour of the Lincoln Collection
What Your Registration Includes
Full conference registration provides access to:
- All regular conference sessions and presentations
- The IAJGS Film Festival
- Family History Journey Showcase presentations
- Exhibit Hall access
- Opening Reception
- Daily Planner
- Mobile app
- IAJGS Heritage Apple Cookbook
- Access to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center orientation tours
Hotel Information
We've secured special conference rates at two downtown Fort Wayne hotels within walking distance of the Grand Wayne Convention Center and Allen County Public Library:
- Hilton Hotel Downtown
- Marriott Courty
All conference hotels include complimentary Wi-Fi, and our downtown location means you'll be steps away from restaurants, shops, and attractions. Additional details can be found on the conference website.
Ready to Register?
Visit our conference website at IAJGS2025.org to:
- Complete your conference registration
- Reserve your spot for special events
- Book your hotel at our special conference rates
- View the preliminary program schedule
- Learn more about Fort Wayne attractions
What People Are Saying About Past Conferences
"The IAJGS Conference transformed my research capabilities. I learned techniques that helped me break through a 20-year brick wall in my family history."
"The opportunity to connect with others researching the same regions was invaluable. I left with new research partners and friendships that continue to this day."
"The quality of speakers and sessions exceeded my expectations. Even as an experienced genealogist, I learned something new in every session I attended."
We look forward to welcoming you to Fort Wayne this August for what promises to be an unforgettable conference experience. Remember, early bird pricing is only available for a limited time, and special events have limited capacity, so register today!
Questions? Contact us at info@iajgs2025.org.
P.S. - This isn’t an April Fools’ joke. It was 201 years ago today that Allen County, Indiana was officially formed. So, today seemed like the perfect day to open registration for our conference in Fort Wayne.
