CCC 2025 FAQ

General Information

The Conference Home Page is: www.celtic-connections.org.

What is the history of the CCC 2025?

Part of TIARA's mission is to provide genealogical education to its members and to the genealogy community in general. TIARA has offered seminars and conferences since its beginning and continues to this day. The first Celtic Connections Conference took place in 2014 at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. Three more have taken place since; 2016 (Minneapolis, MN), 2018 (Newton, MA); 2020 and 2022 were virtual.

Was the CCC 2025 planned as a virtual seminar?

Yes. This is the second time that TIARA has offered a virtual seminar on its own. In 2020 TIARA and the IGSI (Irish Genealogical Society International based in Minnesota) offered a virtual conference in place of an in-person conference, for the first time, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. An in-person Celtic Connections Conference had been jointly organized with IGSI on three prior occasions, every two years, starting in 2014.

What are the dates of the CCC 2025?

The format for the CCC 2025 is different than in past years. The CCC 2025 will be a virtual, live event that will take place via Zoom on 5 April 2025 from 9 A.M to 5 P.M. Eastern Time. The conference will include four 50-55 minute presentations followed by approximately a 30-minute live Q&A with the speaker. Please see the CCC 2025 homepage for details.

Do I have to be a member of TIARA to register for the Conference?

No. The CCC 2025 is open to all registrants regardless of their TIARA membership. However, if you are interested in membership, please visit the TIARA website for more information and details.

What is the CCC 2025?

The CCC 2025 is a virtual genealogical event offering registrants live lectures and Q&As with international experts on a variety of topics. The theme of the conference is Finding Missing Family. Topics include DNA methodology to find missing relatives, emotional and ethical challenges of searches for Irish birth families, locating records of women and children in care in 19th and 20th century Ireland, and methods and resources to locate "lost" relatives using a case study. Please see the CCC 2025 homepage for details.

Presentations

What should a registrant expect from a presentation?

All presentations are live via Zoom and will be recorded. The recordings will be available to any conference registrant until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 31 July 2025. Each lecture will last between 50-55 minutes which may include related slides and will be followed by approximately 30 minutes of live Q&A with the speaker.

How do I know the target level of the presentations?

The target level is intended to appeal to a broad range of experience, but is generally an intermediate level.

Where do I find information on each presenter?

Presenter Biographies are available here.

What should a registrant expect from the Q&A?

Live Q&As are scheduled with each speaker after their presentation. They will address questions raised by participants.

Questions relevant to the topic and of broad interest can be entered in the chat box during the presentation and the Q&A part of the presentation. Please keep your questions concise and appropriate to the topic so that the speaker can address as many as possible. Questions relating to personal genealogy cannot be addressed in this forum.

Will every question be answered?

The speakers and moderators will make every effort to address as many questions as possible, but given time constraints, it may not be possible to answer all questions submitted.

Syllabus

When do I have access to the syllabus and where do I go to access it?

The syllabus will be available on the conference home page at 1 AM Eastern Time on 4 April 2025. It is fully downloadable and printable and will be available along with the recordings until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 31 July 2025.

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Will there be a customer satisfaction survey?

Yes. A customer satisfaction survey will be sent electronically to all conference registrants.

Conference Accessibility

What types of accommodation are you offering for individuals with disabilities?

All presentations will be recorded using closed captioning. During live events, participants can turn on a live transcription of what is being said through Zoom.

Registration Information

When does registration begin?

Early bird registration opens at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on 13 January 2025. [TENTATIVE]

How much is the registration fee for the Celtic Connections Conference 2025?

The early-bird registration fee for the conference is $60.00 USD and $75.00 USD thereafter. The fee is payable via the CCC 2025 website registration form by credit/debit card using PayPal or by check payable to TIARA and mailed to 121 Boston Post Rd Suite #3, Sudbury, MA 01776.

Do I receive a discount if I register early?

Yes. The early-bird discounted registration fee of $60 is available from 12:01 AM ET on 13 January 2025 to 11:59 PM ET on 10 February 2025. Registration at the full conference rate of $75.00 USD begins at 12:00 AM ET on 11 February 2025 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 3 April 2025. [DATES TO BE CONFIRMED]

What does the registration fee for the Celtic Connections Conference 2025 include?

The registration fee includes four live lectures given by internationally known experts in Irish family history on 5 April 2025, an electronic syllabus in PDF format and a live Q&A with the speakers immediately following their presentation. In addition, there will be door prizes and bonus events offered during the morning and afternoon breaks. See the CCC 2025 web site for more information about additional conference activities.

Will I be able to register once the CCC 2025 is underway?

No. Registration ends at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 3 April 2025.

How do I pay the registration fee?

You can pay by credit/debit card or by check. If you pay by check, your registration will be considered "pending" until we receive full payment. It is recommended that a full two weeks be given for clearance of any check sent. Instructions are available on the CCC 2025 registration form available at [add link].

Why do I have to go to PayPal when I want to pay by credit card?

Using PayPal's "Pay as a Guest" option allows you to pay the registration fee by credit card without having to have a PayPal account.

What is the maximum number of participants?

There is a limit of 1,000 participants.

How do I gain access to the conference once I have registered?

All registrants will be sent a Zoom link to the conference shortly before 5 April 2025. One link will allow access to all of the day's presentations.

How do I gain access to the recordings once the conference is over?

You will be notified when the recordings are available and a password will be issued that you will use to access the recordings.

How do I cancel my registration for the CCC 2025?

Cancellations received by Saturday, 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 29 March 2025 will receive a full refund less a $20.00 USD processing fee. Cancel by emailing registration@celtic-connections.org, providing your name, address, email address, and date of registration (if known).

Contact Information

Who do I contact if I am having trouble with registration?

Direct inquiries to: registration@celtic-connections.org.

Who do I contact if I am having trouble finding and/or printing my syllabus?

Direct inquiries to: techsupport@celtic-connections.org.

Who do I contact if I lose my link?

Direct inquiries to: registration@celtic-connections.org.

Who do I contact if am having tech issues with presentations or chats?

Direct inquiries to: techsupport@celtic-connections.org.