March 20 - 22, 2026
2026 Annual Conference
Powering The Future: Strong Skills, Strong Minds
Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin, OH
2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
HOTEL INFORMATION
The 2026 OCRA Annual Conference will be held March 20-22, 2026 at
Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, Ohio
The OCRA room block is available through March 2, 2026, or until sold out, and OCRA has secured attendees a discounted room rate of $149 per night (plus tax).
Click here to make your reservations online instantly, or contact Marriott Reservations at 800-228-9290 and ask for the Ohio Court Reporters Association 2026 Annual Conference group rate to make your reservations over the phone.
All OCRA activities will take place at the Columbus Marriott Northwest. Included in your OCRA room block is complimentary parking and internet.
REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE INFO
Click here to register for the 2026 Annual Conference!
Click here for a PDF registration form
Students: Click here for the student registration form
Click here for the full 2026 Annual Conference brochure with exhibitor/sponsor info
Click here to view the 3-day schedule of events at a glance
Click here to view the full session descriptions and presenter bios
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Early-Bird: Register by 11:59 p.m. on 2/6/2026 and you will be entered to win a free registration (full reimbursement of paid registration).
Registration Deadline: Deadline to preregister is 3/6/2026. Registrations received after 3/6/2026 and on-site will incur a $50 late processing fee.
Refunds: Full refunds are available prior to 3/6/2026. All voluntary cancellations after 3/6/2026 will incur a $50 cancellation processing fee.
Cancellation of Event Notice: If the 2026 Annual Conference is canceled due to COVID-19 or other restrictions, full refunds will be issued.
2026 AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The deadline to nominate and/or apply has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20.
Click here for more information!
EXHIBITORS, VENDORS, AND SPONSORSHIPS
We can't do it without you and your support!
Interested in sponsoring or being a vendor? Click here to view the options within the registration form.
Ready to see your name below? Click here to sponsor now!
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Vendors |
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Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski
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Event and Session Sponsors |
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Karoscik Realtime Contest ($450) |
Riffle Reporting Service |
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Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest ($450) |
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Friday Early Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
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Friday Late Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
Kevin Magee and Cindy LaRosa |
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Silent Auction ($500) |
Federal Official Court Reporters of the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio |
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Saturday Continental Breakfast ($400) |
PRI Court Reporting |
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Saturday Morning Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
Midwest Reporting Service |
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Saturday Luncheon and Business Meeting ($600) |
Kim Falgiani, RDR, CRR, CRC, CSR(HI) and Denise Munguia, RDR, CRR, CRC, CSR(MI/CA) |
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Saturday Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
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Saturday Night President's Reception ($850) |
OCRA Past Presidents |
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Sunday Continental Breakfast ($400) |
Breakfast with OCRA's Sues Sue Coots, Sue Gee, Sue Horak, Sue Ingraham, Sue Terry, and Sue Vadnal |
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Sunday Refreshment Break ($300) |
Blair Reporting Services |
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Speakers ($200 per session) |
Friday Sessions Session 1: Susan Coots, RPR Session 2: Session 3:
Saturday Sessions Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: Session 7:
Sunday Sessions Session 8: Session 9: |
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General Conference Sponsors |
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Powerhouse Level |
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High Voltage Level |
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Steady Current Level |
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Connected Circuit Level |
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Spark Level |
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Student "Rising Energy" Sponsors |
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Janie Blair Susan Coots Sarah Derbin Kim Falgiani Janine Ferren Marie Fresch Susan Ingraham Maria DiPaolo Jones Allison Kimmel Kelly Linkowski Sandy Narup
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2026 Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon Notice
2026-2027 Slate of Officers and Directors Announced
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Proposed Constitution and Bylaws Amendments Released
The 2026 Annual Business Meeting of the Ohio Court Reporters Association will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 12:15 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., at the Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin, Ohio. All OCRA members are encouraged to attend the Annual Business Meeting, which will take place during the Saturday Luncheon of the 2026 Annual Conference (preregistration is required).