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2025 Conference Information

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When and Where: Our annual conference will take place November 14–16, 2025 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. We will also be running a pre-conference workshop November 13–14, by invitation only, for member and affiliate programs.

What: The annual Summer Mathematics Programs Consortium Conference is an opportunity for the leaders of intensive summer math programs to come together to further our collective work. Here's how the weekend will be structured:

  • The pre-conference workshop will begin Thursday afternoon (approximately 3pm), and include sessions on Thursday afternoon and small-group social activities on Thursday evening. The workshop continues with sessions approximately 9am–5pm on Friday, and concludes with dinner on Friday.
  • The conference begins with a social meet-and-greet on Friday night. Conference activities will continue with sessions all day Saturday, a social gathering on Saturday night, and sessions on Sunday morning, and will conclude with lunch on Sunday.
  • Bonus session: we are designing a small-group activity for Members and Affiliates on Sunday afternoon (details TBD!), and the bonus session will run in the early afternoon on Sunday, concluding approximately 3pm.

Who: This is our big opportunity for Consortium members and affiliates to connect in person, with one another and with fellow travelers in the STEM enrichment ecosystem!

  • The pre-conference workshop is designed for a group of 40–50 invitees, and will be focused on sharing expertise and building connections between Member and Affiliate program leaders. Participation is by invitation only.
  • The conference is designed for up to 125 participants in total. Folks serving as representatives from their programs to the Consortium have guaranteed conference participant spots. We will also extend invitations to other folks with shared interests (some of whom could become Consortium members or affiliates down the line), as well as to guests who bring expertise on relevant topics, and we welcome applications from the public.
  • Invitation details for the bonus session on Sunday afternoon are still TBD.
  • Funding: As in previous years, we hope to provide funding for participants to cover travel, hotel rooms, and meals for the pre-conference workshop as well as the conference. Stay tuned for details when registration opens!

    Questions? Email the Conference organizers.

    Schedule of Events

    When we get closer to the conference, we will share the detailed schedule of activities and plan for social gatherings. To get a sense of a typical year, take a look at the archives from past events.

    Local Information

    The conference sessions will take place at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.

    When we get closer to the conference, we will post directions, public transit information, parking information, and guidance about the local area.

    Policies

    The policies below are from 2024 and have not yet been updated for 2025.

    COVID-19 Policy: We are asking all on-site participants to test each morning (and we will provide tests). Masks are optional. Please notify a conference organizer in case of symptoms or a positive test. For more details, here are the 2024 Consortium Conference COVID-19 Protocols.

    Code of Conduct: The Summer Mathematics Programs Consortium supports equality of opportunity and treatment for all participants, and seeks to foster an atmosphere that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas, and simultaneously seeks to ensure a safe and welcoming environment free of harassment, bullying, retaliation, and discrimination of any kind for all attendees of the Annual Conference. We are asking all participants to actively uphold this commitment to one another. In the event that something goes wrong, we have reporting procedures and response plans in place to address issues in a timely and sensitive manner. Here is the 2024 Consortium Conference Code of Conduct.

    Recording Policy: The Consortium will be making recordings for the purposes of advertising and promotion of the Consortium and/or the Annual Conference, and there will be an (opt-in) group photo. As an extension of the Code of Conduct, we expect participants to treat one another with respect: obtaining permission before making recordings, not using recordings for malicious purposes, and honoring any requests for removal. Here is the 2024 Consortium Conference Recording Policy.

    Reimbursements

    Stay tuned for details about the financial policies and reimbursement processes for our 2025 workshop and conference.

    Member and Affiliate Sign-Ups

    Stay tuned for sign-ups beginning in May.

    Outside Applications

    Stay tuned for applications beginning in May.

    Supporters

    The organizers gratefully acknowledge the past support of Polynera, Jane Street Capital, Citadel, and the Simons Foundation. Thank you for making our shared work possible!

    We invite you to support our work by making a donation! To discuss a major gift, contact the Steering Committee.

    Archives of Past Events

    2024

    Our 2024 conference took place September 19–22, 2024 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.

    The theme of the 2024 conference was "Growing Leadership," and topics included: cultivating leadership pipelines, and developing individually as leaders; broadening access to our programs for students from underserved populations; and cross-program collaboration.

    Our 2024 conference was made possible by the generous support of Polynera, Jane Street Capital, Citadel, and the Simons Foundation.

    2023

    Our 2023 conference took place October 12–15, 2023 at Boston University.

    Our 2023 conference was made possible by the generous support of Polynera.

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