Three days. One incredible steno experience.

The HCRCA Aloha Steno Conference blends education, inspiration, connection, and a little island magic, starting with a sunset cruise and ending with powerful takeaways you’ll bring back to your career.

Earn 1.0 NCRA CEUs (Approval pending) while learning from world-class speakers and reconnecting with your steno community.

You need CEUs. Why not get them in Hawaii?

MEET THE SPEAKERS

CONFERENCE BREAKDOWN & SCHEDULE

DAY 1 - FRIDAY | MAY 15, 2026

📍 THE STAR OF HONOLULU CRUISE - WAIKIKI

8:30 AM
Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Sabrina McKenna

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Debbie Dibble - Be Your Own Advocate!

10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Break

10:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Donna Urlaub - Word Crimes!

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (.15 CEUs)
Leah Willersdorf – Beyond the Boarding Pass: The Realities of Working Worldwide

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Break

3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Jason Meadors – Ethics Jeopardy!

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM – Break

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Elsa Hurtado & Jennifer Sebring – Reporting High-Profile Cases

DAY 3 - SUNDAY | MAY 17, 2026

Welcome Sunset Dinner Cruise

Kick off the conference aboard the Star of Honolulu, Oʻahu’s premier dinner cruise. Enjoy ocean views, island vibes, great food, and relaxed networking with fellow attendees and speakers.

This evening is all about connection, community, and easing into an unforgettable conference weekend.

DAY 2 - SATURDAY | MAY 16, 2026

📍 THE ALOHILANI RESORT - HONOLULU, HAWAII
🎓 0.7 CEUs (CEU APPROVED!)

📍 THE ALOHILANI RESORT - HONOLULU, HAWAII
🎓 0.3 CEUs (CEU APPROVED!)

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Whitney Kumar – From Courtroom to Camera: Knowing Your Worth

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Break

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Technology Power Sessions

• Jean Kim – CaseCATalyst shortcuts & workflow efficiency

• Keith Vincent – Eclipse Boost, audio & speech recognition strategies

This lineup brings decades of experience across official, freelance, realtime, international reporting, advocacy, and technology.

8:00 AM
Check-in and Full Breakfast

12:05 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch