AI for Family History Research

Explore the exciting possibilities of AI in the realm of family history. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just getting started, this talk will provide you with valuable insights and strategies for using AI to uncover your family’s unique story. Using many practical demonstrations, Andrew will show how to best make use of AI from research to data analysis to image generation and lots more. Key principles and ethical considerations of privacy, security, transparency and bias will also be discussed as well as some key starting points for those new to AI.

Andrew Redfern is an internationally recognised digital skills trainer and family historian based in Australia, at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into genealogical research. He presents to family history organisations across Australia and internationally, including at RootsTech (2025 and 2026) and for Legacy Family Tree Webinars, where his sessions consistently receive high ratings. As a director of the Society of Australian Genealogists, Andrew contributes significantly to its education and IT programmes and co-leads several special interest groups. His professional background spans education, technology, and theatre, and his presentations combine live demonstrations with practical examples drawn from his own family history research.

This event is offered as part of Family History Month. If you're interested in more Family History Month programming, please check for more upcoming events here.