Zion Genealogical Society
of Lake County, Illinois
Including Beach Park, Gurnee, North Chicago, Park City, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Wildwood, and Winthrop Harbor

“AI & Genealogy: The Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy”

MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
October 20, 2026 Tuesday 7 pm
7:00 PM, Hybrid, Speaker in-person. Gurnee Village Hall, 325 O’ Plaine Rd., Gurnee, IL 6003
Lecture starts promptly at 7:00. They typically last an hour, with 15 additional minutes for questions.
Presented By: Eric Vavra

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is no longer just a trendy buzzword. Rapid advances and expanding capabilities now make AI a valuable addition to your genealogy toolkit. When thoughtfully integrated into your workflow, AI can enhance your family history research experience and improve both the quality and speed of your results. This presentation will showcase the latest AI tools, including genealogy specific offerings, and examine responsible usage, practical considerations, current limitations, and emerging trends.

About Your Presenter
Eric, MBA, has combined his interest in technology and passion for solving the mysteries of family history to become an avid Genealogist. Eric uses both traditional research techniques and the latest technology to discover and explore family roots. His versatility, curiosity, and commitment to lifelong learning drive his genealogical work. Valuing collaboration and knowledge sharing, his goal is to help others advance their genealogy journeys.

How to Join Our Lecture Series

You Must Register to attend this free Zoom presentation. Send an email with your first and last name and inform whether you are a member or not, and your email address. Send that email registration to ziongenealogy@gmail.com by the Sunday evening prior to the zoom meeting. You will receive an email back giving you the details to link in to the meeting on Tuesday. Make sure that you've installed the Zoom software before the event and you'll use that link to join the meeting when it begins.

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