The National Genealogical Society's Annual Conference is in Nashville, Tennessee, this year (www.ngsgenealogy.org/), and with comes it the opportunity to mingle with other genealogists and learn from the pros through workshops and lectures.

In September, the Federation of Genealogical Societies' (FGS) Conference will be held in Salt Lake City (www.fgs.org/), home to the world's largest genealogical collection at the Family History Library.

If you can't make it to a national event, check out what local societies are hosting in your area. The FGS Society hall has a calendar of events that you can browse (www.familyhistory.com/societyhall/main.asp).