We are pleased to share the Detailed Conference schedule!
For those joining us for the pre-conference workshop (by invitation), here is the Detailed Pre-Conference Workshop Schedule.
Finally, here is the Bonus Session schedule.
We also ask all participants to read the short Consortium Conference Participant Guidelines before coming to the conference! (See below for more detail on policies.)
There's more information below, and conference attendees can check the Google Drive and Slack Workspace for more information. We look forward to seeing everybody very soon in Atlanta!
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:
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!
Funding: Thanks to our generous supporters, we are happy to be able to provide funding to conference participants for travel, hotel rooms, and meals. Specifically: we willl cover Friday and/or Saturday night rooms; breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks will be catered at the conference center; we'll provide a per diem for dinners; and we will cover travel expenses. We will also cover Thursday night hotel rooms and Thursday/Friday meals for participants invited to join the Pre-Conference Workshop.
Questions? Email the Conference organizers.
The overall structure of the conference is:
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday Nov 13 | 3pm–9:30pm | Opening sessions, dinner, and welcome reception for Pre-Conference Workshop invitees |
| Friday Nov 14 | 9am–5pm | Working sessions for Pre-Conference Workshop |
| Friday Nov 14 | 5pm–9pm | Dinner and Official welcome reception for all Conference participants |
| Saturday Nov 15 | 9am–5pm | Conference sessions |
| Saturday Nov 15 | 5pm–9pm | Dinner and social activities |
| Sunday Nov 16 | 9am–1:30pm | Conference Sessions and concluding lunch |
| Sunday Nov 16 | 1:30pm–3pm | Bonus Session about the work of the Consortium's committees |
We are pleased to present detailed materials for this year's conference!
The conference sessions will take place at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.
The address is:
800 Spring St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
Parking is available on-site, and we will reimburse the cost of parking for those driving to the conference. (See the financial policies for details.)
The venue is also accessible via public transit: it is a 10-minute to the closest MARTA station. We encourage travelers to consider making use of Atlanta's efficient public transit system for trips to/from the airport! (Fare: $2.50; trip time, 35 minutes to ATL.)
Here are our suggested Local Restaurants. As always, walk with a buddy if you're out in the city at night. (Just a common-sense precaution.)
The short version: We have a short summary of all the important policies: Consortium Conference Participant Guidelines. Please read it before coming to the conference! And read on for more detail.
Accessibility: We are committed to making the conference accessible to all participants; you can include necessary accommodation information when you complete a registration form. We will work with you on implementing plans.
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 2025 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 2025 Consortium Conference Recording Policy.
Written Materials and Terms of Use: The Consortium will be making written notes for the purposes of record-keeping and internal documentation of the Consortium and/or the Annual Conference. As an extension of the Code of Conduct, we expect participants to treat one another with respect: obtaining permission before writing identifying information, not using written materials for malicious purposes, and honoring any requests for removal. Here is the 2025 Consortium Conference Written Materials Policy.
There is no fee for this conference or the pre-conference workshop, and we will provide funding to participants for travel, hotel rooms, and meals. See the 2025 Financial Policies document for more details about what expenses are eligible for funding. The deadline for submitting requests is November 30, 2025.
If you have expenses for reimbursement, you may submit them here:
The organizers gratefully acknowledge the support of Polynera, Jane Street Capital, Hudson River Trading, the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation, 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.
Sign-ups and registration for the 2025 conference are now closed. Stay tuned for next year!
Applications are now closed for 2025. Stay tuned for next year!
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.
Our 2023 conference took place October 12–15, 2023 at Boston University.
Our 2023 conference was made possible by the generous support of Polynera.
