This year’s event will be the 11th annual GENSOFT conference, and it promises to be a good one. I noticed that one of the organizers of this year’s event is Bill Mumford, author of "The Genealogical Software Report Card." The "Report Card" is an excellent side-by-side comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of 16 of the most popular genealogy programs for Windows. I suspect that Bill’s involvement in a genealogy software conference will guarantee a great learning experience. I also understand that Bill has recruited a number of other genealogy experts to give presentations as well.

Here is the announcement from the Alberta Family Histories Society:

The Genealogical Computer Group of The Alberta Family Histories Society will present the 11th Annual GENSOFT 2001 conference on Saturday, 10 March 2001 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hospitality Inn, Southland Drive and MacLeod Trail, S.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

GENSOFT is a forum of seminars and exhibits presenting the benefits of current technology in the evolving world of family history research.

This year, the display area will feature demonstrations of eight genealogical software programs, commercial displays, and representatives from local resource institutions. Experts in the field of research and computer technology will staff information and help desks.

Four lecture rooms will offer 20 lectures on topics ranging from getting started to mining the Internet.

Admission is $5 per person (includes one lecture). Additional lectures are $1 (to a max of four additional lectures). Door prizes will be given.

For further information, log onto the Web site or contact Gordon Hulbert at 403-240-4636 or by e-mail at gordon@hulbert.ca, or contact Bill Mumford at 403-933-2881 or by e-mail at mumford@mumford.ab.ca.