MyHeritage LIVE took place on 2-4 Nov 2018, and was a great success.
Thank you to all speakers and participants, and to all those who watched online.
Couldn't Attend Every Session?
Watch the recorded lectures from the genealogy and DNA tracks
Keynote
Gilad Japhet
MyHeritage Founder & CEO
Geneology Track
Day 1
DNA Track
Day 1
Geneology Track
Day 2
DNA Track
Day 2
Presentations by MyHeritage staff
International guest speakers
Hands-on workshops
Beginner and advanced sessions
Nightly events and parties
Feedback sessions + Q&As
About the Event
MyHeritage LIVE 2018 was the first-ever MyHeritage User Conference.
Bringing together MyHeritage staff and internationally renowned genealogists, the conference offered attendees the opportunity to expand their knowledge, ask questions, and give feedback.
In addition to a keynote talk from Founder and CEO Gilad Japhet, there were genealogy and DNA lecture tracks and hands-on workshops to take attendees through MyHeritage tools and features step-by-step. Our support team was on hand throughout the conference to assist with any questions.
Special evening events and lunches gave everyone the chance to meet other MyHeritage users from around the world and mingle with MyHeritage staff and experts.
Speakers
Gilad Japhet
Founder and CEO, MyHeritage
Maya Lerner
VP Product, MyHeritage
Dick Eastman
Founder, Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter
Lisa Louise Cooke
Founder, Genealogy Gems
Roberta Estes
Founder, DNAeXplained
Thomas MacEntee
Founder, Abundant Genealogy
Diahan Southard
Your DNA Guide
Mike Mansfield
Director of Content Operations, MyHeritage
Daniel Horowitz
Genealogy Expert, MyHeritage
Ran Snir
Senior Product Manager DNA, MyHeritage
Tal Erlichman
Product Manager Content, MyHeritage
Aaron Godfrey
VP Marketing, MyHeritage
Schedule
There were three lecture tracks: Genealogy, DNA, and workshops.
Registration
Welcome Drinks
Keynote
Turning MyHeritage Clues Into Genealogy To Do's
How I Use MyHeritage
Lunch
Researching with MyHeritage SuperSearch™
A Guide to Scandinavian Records on MyHeritage
Party With Live Entertainment
Keynote
MyHeritage DNA 101
Lunch
The Five Best MyHeritage DNA Tools
PANEL: DNA, Genealogy, and Privacy
Party With Live Entertainment
Keynote
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Gilad Japhet, MyHeritage Founder & CEOManaging Your MyHeritage DNA Matches
Lunch
Family Tree Clinic - Get Help with Your MyHeritage Family Tree
10 Tools to Take Your Research to the Next Level
Party With Live Entertainment
Newspaper Research Strategies Using MyHeritage
An Introduction to Geni
Lunch
Closing Session
Why Take a DNA Test for Genealogy Research?
Genetic Insights From a Huge Collaborative Family Tree
MyHeritage’s Improved DNA Matching
Lunch
Two Ways to Approach Your MyHeritage DNA Match List
How to Find Unknown Family with MyHeritage DNA
PANEL: What's Next for Genetic Genealogy?
Closing Session
Family Tree Builder™: MyHeritage's Desktop Software
How to Create Charts on MyHeritage
Lunch
SuperSearch™: How to Refine Your Searches
Closing Session
Invite your friends along
Venue
The conference was held at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia hotel in Oslo, Norway. The hotel is located in the center of Oslo, near the Royal Palace and its magnificent gardens.
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Holbergsgate 30, 0166 Oslo, Norway -
Phone: +47 23 29 30 00
FAQs
Where should I stay?
We have a limited number of discounted rooms for MyHeritage LIVE attendees at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia hotel. Once the hotel is fully booked, please check the alternative hotels listed below.
What other hotels are nearby?
In addition to the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Oslo, there are a number of hotels nearby to suit a range of budgets, including:
Scandic Holberg (
1 min)
4-star hotel
Address: Holbergs Plass 1, 0166 Oslo, Norway
Phone: +47 23 15 72 00
Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy ( 7 min)
4-star hotel
Address: Universitetsgata 11, 0164 Oslo, Norway
Phone: +47 23 35 42 00
Thon Hotel Europa ( 3 min)
3-star hotel
Address: St. Olavs Gate 31, 0166 Oslo, Norway
Phone: +47 23 25 63 00
Smarthotel Oslo ( 4 min)
3-star hotel
Address: St. Olavs Gate 26, 0166 Oslo, Norway
Phone: +47 415 36 500
Can I book more than one ticket?
Yes. You can book up to five tickets. Please make sure you have the email addresses of the other people in your party when you fill in the online registration form.
Will the conference be in English?
Yes, all sessions will be in English. There will be simultaneous interpretation via headsets into Norwegian. Additional languages may be offered depending on the attendees’ preferred languages.
Are meals included?
The following meals will be provided for free:
Saturday: lunch; breaks: coffee/tea; evening: tapas and light refreshments
Sunday: lunch; breaks: coffee/tea/pastries
How do I get to the hotel from Oslo Gardermoen Airport?
The Flytoget Airport Express Train runs between the airport and Nationaltheateret Station. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes. Nationaltheateret Station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
The airport express bus, Flybussen, takes approximately 1 hour, with departures every 30 minutes throughout the day. Hotel guests receive a 25% discount.
If you drive or take a taxi, the journey will take approximately 45 minutes. If you are arriving by car, the Slottsparken P-Hus parking facility is directly connected to the hotel.
What is the weather like in Oslo this time of year?
The temperature in Oslo in November ranges between 0 and 4 degrees Celsius (32 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit) and rain is likely, so please pack accordingly.
What if I need to cancel my ticket?
If you need to cancel your ticket, a full refund is available if the cancellation is made at least 30 days before the conference. Refunds are only available before 2 October 2018.