About

This month for Wednesdays @ 1, we are excited to welcome Andrew Redfern, who will present a practical, confidence-building introduction for family historians who want to understand how artificial intelligence can genuinely support their research.

Rather than focusing on hype or technical detail, this session explores where AI fits within everyday research workflows and how it can assist with tasks such as transcribing, summarising, analysing evidence and identifying research gaps. Using real genealogical examples, the session highlights both the strengths and limitations of AI, shows how to recognise unreliable outputs, and emphasises the importance of sound research judgement. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of when to use AI, when not to, and how to take their first steps in a responsible and ethical way.

Andrew Redfern is a passionate family historian and technology educator. Since his initial interest in researching his family tree in the mid-1980s, Andrew has developed a deep interest in how technology can enhance the way we explore and preserve our family histories. The integration of AI into his genealogical toolkit was a natural progression and he is excited by the possibilities while remaining aware of the limitations. His work on AI and Family History has been sought after by numerous family history groups in his home country of Australia as well as internationally. 

 Date

Wednesday 4 March 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10:30)

Info

Online via Zoom and in the library on Unley Road. Free for Genealogy SA members; $20 for non-members.

Please note, this session will be recorded, and all registrants will receive a link to the recording after the event.

Registrations close Wednesday 4 March, 9:00 am.

Location

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Genealogy SA
201 Unley Road, Unley South Australia 5061

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