Diving Deeper in Sydney
Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 August 2019
Venture further into genetic genealogy with this exciting and full three-day program. This is probably the most comprehensive genealogy DNA program ever held. An opportunity not to be missed!
3 Days
3 Streams
10 Speakers
18 Sessions
40 Topics
What level are you at?
If you are new to DNA or have little understanding, there’s help here to start and go further. Dive in!
Done a DNA test? Have a basic understanding of how it works? Go deeper and take the plunge!
If you’re experienced and have a good grasp of DNA, learn from the best and explore the depths!
What’s Included?
Choose to Attend 1, 2 or 3 Days!
We’re keeping things flexible for you. If you can’t attend the whole event, just do 1 or 2 days!
Light Catering Provided
We’re including some morning tea, and a light lunch each day! Don’t stress about food.
Exhibition and Prizes
There is a great exhibition with the latest resources. Also some fantastic prizes to be won!
Sydney Program
Click here to download a handy PDF version of the program
8:30-9:00 AM – Registration & exhibition
9:00-9:10 AM – Welcome & introduction
9:10-10:00 AM — Duration 50 minutes
Understanding and interpreting your ethnicity results – B. Bettinger
10:05-10:55 AM — Duration 50 minutes
What do Australians think about DNA testing … – Genioz team
The magic of DNA – F. Brooker
10:55-11:20 AM – Break & exhibition
11:20 AM-12:20 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Using autosomal DNA for 18th and 19th century mysteries – B. Bettinger
Different paths: DNA inheritance patterns – L. Coakley
12:20-1:30 PM – Lunch break & exhibition
1:30-2:30 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Evaluating a genealogical conclusion including DNA – B. Bettinger
Forensic DNA Intelligence and genetic genealogy: Considerations for law enforcement — Dr R. Daniel
2:35-3:35 PM — Duration 60 minutes
The latest advances in third-party tools for autosomal DNA – B. Bettinger
Breakthroughs, surprises and skeletons – M. Patient
Myth busting Ancestry – Brad Argent (Ancestry)
3:35-4.00 PM – Break & exhibition
4:00-5:00 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Are you doing everything to identify your DNA matches? – B. Bettinger
Endogamy & Jewish DNA – K. Farmer
Getting the most from your FTDNA results – H. Smith
5.00-5:30 PM – Exhibition & close
8:30-9:00 AM – Registration & exhibition
9:00-9:10 AM – Welcome & introduction
10:05-10:55 AM — Duration 50 minutes
Great great DNA – L. Coakley
An unknown way – M. Patient
What am I looking at? Understanding DNA match cluster visualisations – S. Crawford
10:55-11:20 AM – Break & exhibition
11:20 AM-12:20 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Shared matches and genetic networks – B. Bettinger
DNA and adoption down under – M. Patient & L. Coakley
GEDmatch – main tools – K. Farmer
12:20-1:30 PM – Lunch break & exhibition
1:30-2:30 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Advanced third-party tools – B. Bettinger
Making and managing contact in the context of adoption and NPE – C. Smith
2:35-3:35 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Visual phasing how-to – B. Bettinger
Practical tips for working with speculative trees – L. Coakley
3:35-4.00 PM – Break & exhibition
4:00-5:00 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Panel: DNA ethics – chaired by K. Farmer
5.00-5:30 PM – Exhibition & close
8:30-9:00 AM – Registration & exhibition
10:05-10:55 AM — Duration 50 minutes
DNA and the aftermath of uncovered family secrets – B. Bettinger
Hone in with WATO (What are the odds?) – L. Coakley
A look at Living DNA and 23andMe – M. Patient
10:55-11:20 AM – Break & exhibition
11:20 AM-12:20 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Phasing and mapping your DNA – B. Bettinger
Developing a DNA research plan – H. Smith
Getting the most out of your MyHeritage results – C. Brymora
12:20-1:30 PM – Lunch break & exhibition
1:30-2:30 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Limitations of cousin matching – B. Bettinger
One name studies and DNA – H. Smith
Where else to look? – when matches don’t reply – M. Patient
2:35-3:35 PM — Duration 60 minutes
The Helen Marley story: a case study … – B. Bettinger
Using the inheritance patterns of X-DNA – K. Farmer
Commemorating the Missing project – M. Patient
3:35-4.00 PM – Break & exhibition
4:00-5:00 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Panel: DNA – a look at the future – chaired by M. Patient
5.00-5:30 PM – Exhibition & close
1 day
pre-book by 18 august
AU$155
price after 18 August
(on the day) $175
pre-book
to secure a place
and be in the prize draw
2 days
pre-book by 18 august
AU$245
price after 18 August
(on the day) $275
pre-book
to secure a place
and be in the prize draw
3 days
pre-book by 18 august
AU$335
price after 18 August
(on the day) $375
pre-book
to secure a place
and be in the prize draw
Pre-bookings have closed
Day registration places are available
1 day– $175
2 days – $275
3 days – $375
If adding Sydney as a 2nd city (in addition to a city previously booked)
bring the DNA to the MAX coupon you received (or will receive)
at the earlier event for
$70 off the 3-day Sydney conference
Sydney Venue
Exhibition
An exhibition with information and sales tables will be open in all breaks and before the first presentation.
Food
Morning and afternoon tea – included with admission. Freshly brewed Vittoria coffee, hot chocolate and a selection of teas & herbal infusions – with a bakery item in the morning.
Lunch – included with admission – menu details to come.
The booking form allows you to register special dietary requirements.
The venue also has many food and drink options if you wish to add to the included lunch and drinks – at extra cost.
Transport
Your Options:
- car – parking is available on site
- bus – information to come
- train – the new Sydney Metro Northwest rail is now up and running
Accommodation
Click here for information on accommodation and travel
More Information
See our FAQ Page.