Conference Registration

Maryland Court Reporters Association Convention

SEPTEMBER 22 - 24, 2023

Please join us in Annapolis, Maryland for our three-day can’t miss annual convention at The Westin Annapolis

THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND TOP-NOTCH PRESENTATIONS YOU’VE EVER ATTENDED ALL IN ONE WEEKEND!!

There’s a lot of change in our industry and we want everyone to be prepared for what’s ahead.

We have brought together a distinguished group of speakers, experts in their fields, highlighting topics that will protect, promote, enhance, support and elevate you!!

We’ve got a ton in store for this year’s conference.

MCRA would like to thank all of our vendors and sponsors. Without their support, we could not be as successful as we are.

 

Reporters will be talking about this event for years to come!

We All Rise Together!!

Interested in becoming a Sponsor? 

You can choose to help sponsor this year’s conference through the online registration form. Click the links below to download a copy of our Vendor Agreement and a sponsorship tier for further details. 

Vendor Agreement

Sponsorship Tier

MCRA Members get perks!

Are you an MCRA Member?
If you are not an MCRA member, become a member before August 14th to get the member discount on your conference registration!

Click Here to register as a  MCRA member

Hotel Information

This year's conference will be hosted at The Westin Annapolis

The Westin Annapolis

100 Westgate Cir.

Annapolis, MD 21401

The Westin Annapolis is walking distance to the Annapolis Waterfront.

The MCRA Room Block is now open!

Event Summary: Maryland Court Reporters Association Convention

Start Date: Friday, September 22, 2023

End Date: Sunday, September 24, 2023

 

Friday night opening reception and Saturday lunch and Dinner are included with full registration.

If not a full registrant, opening registration, meals are ala carte.

Historic Annapolis is an AMAZING city to visit!

Take advantage of the beautiful, cultural experiences that Annapolis has to offer! Click the button to see more of what Annapolis has to offer.

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Annapolis, Maryland

We've got lots in store this year!

  • Expert Training

    On Friday 9/22, we will feature training from StreamText, Eclipse, CaseCatalyst and StenoCAT, from some of our distinguished experts in attendance.

Scheduled Highlights:

  • Silent Auction
  • Raffle
  • On-Site Caricatures
  • Professional Massages
  • Comedy

Guest Speakers/ Trainers to include:

Nick Wilkie – StreamText Training

Friday – September 22
8:00 am – 9:45 am – (.2 CEUs)

Additional Cost: $100

Michael Starkman – Eclipse Trainer

Friday – September 22
8:30 am – 3:30 pm – (.6 CEUs)

Additional Cost: $259

Anthony Frislone, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC, CRI, CSR – Case Catalyst Trainer

Friday – September 22
8:00 am – 3:30 pm – (.6 CEUs)

Additional Cost: $259

Rachel Barkume, CSR, RMR, CRR – StenoCAT Trainer

Friday – September 22
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – (.2 CEUs)

Additional Cost: $100

… and many more! Check out the agenda below for full list of speakers and Conference schedule.

  • Steno Cleaning/ Repair

    Does your Instrument need a tune-up? Your Steno Machine, that is... If so, get your steno machine overhauled at this year's conference.

Steve Worth, Certified Repair Technician

Steve Worth, with Worth Business Equipment, will be there to give your machine some TLC. Please see the below price sheet and contact Worth Business Equipment before the conference to get your machine overhauled. Please contact them at 773-777-1474 and/or www.WorthStenoService.com They will also have other steno machine must-haves to sell

Featured Comedienne: Ella The Spella
  • Fun Events

    Don't miss out on this year's fun events! Scheduled events include a raffle and silent auction!

Featured: DJ Shay

We can't wait to see you there!

Attendees are invited to register via the registration form below. Please note that the deadline for Early Registration is August 21st, 2023. A Late Registration fee of $50 will be assessed for  any registration submitted after August 21st, 2023.

 

On-site registration for the seminar will be available, but will be marked up $100 for each respective seminar package.

The current seminar rates will not be available after August 21st, 2023.

  • Fun Service Providers

    Come indulge in a professional massage therapy session, get a fun caricature, and take part in the many other fun things planned this year!

Caricature Artist: Mike Shapiro

Get your caricature at this year’s conference!

On-Site Massage

Click the links below to see available times for your massage!

Send e-mail to marylandcra@gmail.com of your three desired massage times!

Online Registration Form

Please use the form below to register for the ‘All Rise for the Stenographer’ 2023 Annual MCRA Conference 

Please send an e-mail to  marylandcra@gmail.com  if you are a member who has not yet received a Discount Code.

NO REFUNDS FOR THE CONFERENCE.

* LATE REGISTRATION STARTS: August 22st, 2023