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
10:55-11:20 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
The magic of DNA – F. Brooker
12:20-1:30 PM – Lunch break & exhibition
1:30-2:30 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Evaluating a genealogical conclusion including DNA – B. Bettinger
Developing a DNA research plan – H. Smith
Breakthroughs, surprises and skeletons – M. Patient
2:35-3:35 PM — Duration 60 minutes
The latest advances in third-party tools for autosomal DNA – B. Bettinger
Getting the most from your Ancestry results – 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 – TBA
Getting the most from your FTDNA results – TBA
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
Lasting licks: reaching higher with great great DNA – L. Coakley
What do Australians think about DNA testing … – Genioz team
TBA – TBA
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 in Australia – TBA
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
Practical tips for working with speculative trees – L. Coakley
2:35-3:35 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Visual phasing how-to – B. Bettinger
An unknown way – M. Patient
Getting the most out of your Living DNA results – TBA
3:35-4.00 PM – Break & exhibition
4:00-5:00 PM — Duration 60 minutes
DNA and the aftermath of uncovered family secrets – B. Bettinger
TBA – TBA
Getting the most out of your MyHeritage results – TBA
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
Panel – DNA: ethics – panellists to be advised
TBA – TBA
TBA – TBA
10:55-11:20 AM – Break & exhibition
11:20 AM-12:20 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Phasing and Mapping Your DNA – B. Bettinger
DNA and Aboriginal family history – TBA
Hone in with WATO (What are the odds?) – L. Coakley
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
DNA: What constitutes proof? – K. Farmer
Getting the most out of your 23andMe results – TBA
3:35-4.00 PM – Break & exhibition
4:00-5:00 PM — Duration 60 minutes
Panel – DNA: a look at the future – panellists to be advised
5.00-5:30 PM – Exhibition & close
1 day
pre-book by 14 august
AU$155
price after 14 August
(on the day) $175
pre-book
to secure a place
and be in the prize draw
2 days
pre-book by 14 august
AU$245
price after 14 August
(on the day) $275
pre-book
to secure a place
and be in the prize draw
3 days
pre-book by 14 august
AU$335
price after 14 August
(on the day) $375
pre-book
to secure a place
and be in the prize draw
Book Now!
Payment by credit card or Paypal only. For other payment options download this booking form.
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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 provisionally expected to open by mid 2019. We will update this information when more is known
Accommodation
There are three apartment hotels fairly close by. These all have one, two or three bedroom apartments. If you are attending with friends it is recomended that you consider sharing a two or three bedroom apartment for greater economy.
Adina Apartment Hotel Norwest Sydney – 4km from Castle Hill RSL
Quest Castle Hill – 3km from Castle Hill RSL
Quest Bella Vista – 8km from Castle Hill RSL
We are checking these and others out further to see if they can offer any conference group deals, the best options for transfer from hotel to the Castle Hill RSL Club – for those without a car, etc.
More Information
See our FAQ Page.