2026 Court Technology Conference
Welcome to the 23nd Annual
Ohio Judicial Conference
Court Technology Conference
April 8, 2026


Join us in Columbus to learn the latest about technology that can benefit your court! Education topics will be relevant to many aspects of technology in the court system, with a focus on leadership through technological advancements and changes that must last over time to improve court services and access to justice.  Vendor presentations will highlight what they have to offer. Ample time will be given between presentations to visit vendor booths for one-on-one discussions or to pick up additional information. This conference is for judges, court administrators, clerks, IT managers, bailiffs, probation officers, or anyone who works with or makes decisions about court technology, are welcome to attend. Please see details below. We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Court Technology Conference!

EVENT DETAILS:

EVENT SITE:
The Ohioan (FKA - Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center)
100 Green Meadows Drive South
Lewis Center, OH 43035


RESERVATIONS:
The OHIOAN - Room block CLOSED
Court Technology Room rate: $147
Deadline to reserve a room March 9th or until the block sells out.
Phone: 614-880-4300 - Group Code: 388630

2026 Court Technology Conference
Agenda
7:30a Registration Opens
7:30-8:40a Vendor Exhibit Time (attendees visit vendor booths & interact with vendors)
8:40-8:45a Welcome and Introductions

8:45-9:45a
Plenary

Fingerprint Collection: Past, Present & Future

9:45-10:00a

Break
10:00-10:25a Vendor Presentations (8 Concurrent Presentations)/Exhibit Time
10:25-10:45a Break
10:45-11:15a

Concurrent Workshops: 
BCI Tech Grants
Text Messaging for Courts
Virtual Self-Help Centers
E-Filing for Probate Courts
JusticeTech

11:30a-12:00p Concurrent Workshops: 
Best Practies for Fingerprint Collection: Small Courts
Text Messaging for Courts
Virtual Self-Help Centers
E-Filing for Probate Courts
JusticeTech
Judges Corner
     
12:00-1:00p Exhibit Time and Boxed Lunch (attendees visit vendor booths & interact with vendors)
1:00-2:00p Vendor Presentations (16 Concurrent Presentations)/Exhibit Time
2:00-2:15p Break
2:15-3:15
Plenary
A.I. Readiness for Courts
3:15p Conference Concludes