Speaking Topics & Workshops

I offer a range of engaging presentations and hands-on workshops designed for family historians, societies, conferences and community groups. Topics include practical research skills, organising family history, DNA analysis and the use of artificial intelligence in genealogy.

I regularly present genealogy talks and workshops for societies, conferences and community groups in New Zealand and internationally. Sessions are available in person or virtually via Zoom and can be adapted for different audiences and timeframes.

If you are planning an event, please feel free to get in touch to discuss your programme. An enquiry form is available at the end of this page.

About Fiona

I am a professional genealogist and educator based in New Zealand. Through my business Memories in Time I help family historians research, organise and share their stories. I regularly present talks and workshops for genealogy societies, conferences and community groups, covering topics such as research methods, DNA analysis, organisation and the use of artificial intelligence in family history.

Hands-On Family History Workshops

These hands-on workshops include practical activities and guided exercises to help participants apply what they learn. Workshops can be adapted for different timeframes and audiences.

  • The Ultimate Organising Workshop

    Available in person

    Bring order to your family history research in this practical, hands-on workshop. Learn how to organise your files, photos, timelines and DNA results, plan your research more effectively, and uncover new discoveries in your existing records. You’ll also have dedicated time to start organising your own material.

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  • Unlocking Your DNA Results

    Available in person and virtually

    Whether you're brand new to DNA or ready to explore more advanced tools, this hands‑on workshop will help you understand your matches, spot meaningful connections, and use DNA confidently in your family history research.

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  • Ancestor Intelligence: Using AI for Family History

    Available in person and virtually

    Discover how artificial intelligence can support your family history research. In this hands-on session learn how to use AI tools to analyse documents, organise your research, and turn your findings into compelling family stories.

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Family History Presentations

Designed for a one-hour session with time for questions, these presentations can be delivered in person or virtually via Zoom.

Featured Presentations

The following presentations are also available and can be adapted for different audiences and timeframes.

More Presentation Topics

How to Research Your Family History

  • Starting Your Family History
  • Family History Detective (suitable for youth)
  • Exciting Discoveries: Organising Your Family History
  • Slow Down - Planning Your Research
  • A Step Through Time (Lines)
  • Unlocking the Legacy: Researching Family Heirlooms
  • Family Historian On Tour

Using DNA for Family History

  • The Magic of DNA
  • The 5 DNA Research Steps
  • 5 Tools for Organising your DNA
  • Scattered Leaves: A DNA Case Study

Researching in New Zealand & Beyond

  • The Bones - New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages
  • Extra, Extra, Read All About It: Using newspapers for family history
  • Finding Families in New Zealand
  • Encounters: Tracing Our Immigrant Ancestors
  • Across the Ditch
  • Discharged & Deserted: They Came as Crew
  • Getting the Vote
  • Four Sources for Tracing your New Zealand Family
  • Four More Sources for Tracing your New Zealand Family
  • Another Four Sources for New Zealand Family History
  • Four Further Sources for New Zealand Family History
  • In Business: Tracing Our Ancestors Occupations
  • New Zealand Links
  • HerStory - Researching Women’s History
  • Exploring the UK Census
  • The 1939 Register for Family Historians

Technology for Family Historians

  • Family History in the AI Era

Sharing Stories & Legacy

  • The Time Travelling Genealogist
  • Plan to Publish
  • From Bookshelf to Coffee Table - Creating a Captivating Family History
  • Preserving the Past and the Present for the Future

Planning a Talk or Workshop for Your Group?

If you are planning a programme for your society, conference or community group, I would be delighted to present a talk or workshop for your members.

To help me respond to your enquiry, please include details of your organisation, preferred dates, location (or online event), and the type of session you are interested in.

You can also see where I’m speaking next or explore my past speaking engagements.

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