GSBC General Meeting
Excel for Genealogists
Presentation by Mark Thompson
Monday, 23 February 2026 @ 7pm Eastern
Online via Zoom; Registration required
Free and open to the public; Presentation replay available to GSBC Members

Description
Excel for Genealogists is an engaging lecture designed specifically for genealogists. Mark will show you how to leverage key Excel features through real-world genealogy examples and share strategies to better organize and analyze your family history information.

In this talk, you'll learn how to:
– Organize your info so that it is easier to use Excel’s powerful features
– Harness the power of Excel data tables to make analysis easier
– Master the sorting and filtering techniques that the pros use

Speaker
Mark D. Thompson is a professional genealogist and public speaker specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to genealogy. As co-host of the Family History AI Show podcast alongside Steve Little, Mark helps genealogists bridge the gap between high technology and their family history research. Mark serves as President of the Victoria Genealogical Society and chairs their DNA Special Interest Group. Mark is a frequent presenter on technology-centric genealogy topics including AI, Excel, Genetic Genealogy, and Family Archiving. When not exploring family histories, he enjoys nature photography in his home province of British Columbia, Canada.

MarkThompson@MakingFamilyHistory.com | www.makingfamilyhistory.com

Registration link
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdJXsXAcTL2t5Vdqei_NMQ