$299 Early Bird pricing! Less than $100 per day for access to 4 expert professional genealogists! This covers the event only- Hotel and airfare are separate & will be set up by you through our dedicated travel agent or on your own.
 
Sunscape Cancun All-Inclusive Resort - Blvd. Kukulcan KM. 11.5, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
 
Bring your family, spouse/partner or a friend to enjoy the resort while you learn! (Travel companions who aren't attending the Genealogy Unconference do not need to pay our registration fee, only their own travel/accommodations.) Are you a member of this Facebook group yet? There's a lot of discussion already about this event in here. After registration, you'll be invited to a private attendee Facebook group, too.
 
Genealogy Unconference in Cancun
January 21–24, 2027
Join Jen Shaffer of The Formidable Genealogist, Kate Penney Howard, Alec Ferretti, and Katy Bodenhorn for a collaborative Genealogy Unconference in Cancun!
This is not a traditional lecture-based conference. Instead, we'll focus on conversation, collaboration, problem-solving, shared expertise, and building community through interactive large- and small-group activities.
There will also be plenty of time for socializing, enjoying the resort, and relaxing on the beach. 
 
Registration
Early bird: $299
Regular price: $379
If the Genealogy Unconference does not move forward, your registration will be refunded.
Conference registration does not include hotel accommodations, airfare, or other travel expenses. We recommend estimating your total travel costs before registering.
Considering attending this, but staying somewhere else? You'll need to contact the resort directly regarding a day pass.
 
Resort & Travel
The event will be held at Sunscape Resort, an all-inclusive Hyatt property in Cancun's Hotel Zone.
View Sunscape Resort
Meals, beverages, and resort amenities are included according to the terms of your resort booking.
Our dedicated travel agent can assist attendees with our discounted resort rate and airfare packages:
Kelly DeMorett
Fora Travel
kelly.demorett@fora.travel
There is no additional fee to use Kelly's services. We recommend contacting her for an estimate before purchasing your conference registration.
Please confirm resort inclusions, airport transfers, airfare terms, and cancellation policies directly with Kelly. We also recommend considering travel insurance, especially for nonrefundable travel expenses.
 
There are 3 room types and 2 room categories. All-inclusive resorts charge much more for single occupancy than they do for double occupancy. For this reason, we will help you match with a roommate if you should want to do that to keep costs down. The below prices are per person per night. You would need to book 4 nights for the event.
Junior Suite Single Occupancy - $343.00
Junior Suite Double Occupancy - $191.00
Junior Suite Ocean View Single Occupancy - $371.00
Junior Suite Ocean View Double Occupancy - $206.00
Junior Suite Ocean Front View Single Occupancy - $398.00
Junior Suite Ocean Front View Double Occupancy - $221.00
 
Schedule
Thursday, January 21
Arrive and join us Thursday evening for informal social time.
Friday–Sunday, January 22–24
Three full days of interactive and collaborative genealogy activities.
Expect facilitated discussions, group problem-solving, collaborative learning, and opportunities to share expertise rather than traditional lectures.
Downtime will be built into the schedule for socializing, beach and resort activities, or relaxing on your own. You may eat meals with the group or independently.
The event concludes Sunday evening. We recommend arriving Thursday afternoon and departing Monday. You may also be able to extend your stay at our discounted group rate for 3 days before or after, subject to availability.
 
Roommates
Attendees interested in sharing accommodations to save money will have an opportunity to connect with others looking for roommates. Participation is optional, and attendees are responsible for choosing their own roommates and lodging arrangements. 
 
Help Shape the Unconference
After registering, we'll ask about your genealogy interests, specialties, challenges, and topics you'd most like to explore. Your feedback will help us plan the programming.
Confirmed registrants will also be invited to a private Facebook group for event updates, connecting with other attendees, and roommate discussions.
 
Included With Registration
All registered attendees will receive digital copies of The Formidable Genealogist's full PDF research guide collection.
Refund Policy
You may request a refund within 7 days of purchasing your registration.
After 7 days, registration payments are nonrefundable if you choose not to attend. If the organizers cancel the Genealogy Unconference, conference registration payments will be refunded.
Refunds do not include airfare, lodging, transportation, insurance, or other travel expenses booked separately. Please review cancellation policies carefully before making travel arrangements.
Attendee Responsibility
By registering, you agree to follow Sunscape Cancun's rules and all applicable laws and travel requirements.
Jennifer Shaffer, Kate Penney Howard, Alec Ferretti, and Katy Bodenhorn are independent professional genealogists hosting the Genealogy Unconference. They are not liable for hotel, airline, travel agency, transportation provider, or tour operator issues.
Travel and lodging are separate from conference registration. Attendees are responsible for their own travel documents, passport requirements, transportation, personal belongings, insurance, health and safety needs, and travel arrangements.
For travel or lodging issues booked through Kelly DeMorett, she can assist you in working with the appropriate travel provider.
By completing your purchase, you agree to these registration, refund, and attendee terms.
We can't wait to gather in Cancun for genealogy, collaboration, conversation, and community!