When and Where: Our annual conference will take place November 6–8, 2026 in New York City. We will also be running a pre-conference workshop November 5–6, 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 Workshop and Conference participants to cover travel, hotel rooms, and meals.
Questions? Email the Conference organizers.
The overall structure of the conference is:
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday Nov 5 | 3pm–9pm | Opening sessions, dinner, and welcome reception for Pre-Conference Workshop invitees |
| Friday Nov 6 | 9am–5pm | Working sessions for Pre-Conference Workshop |
| Friday Nov 6 | 7pm–9pm | Official welcome reception for all Conference participants |
| Saturday Nov 7 | 9am–5pm | Conference sessions |
| Saturday Nov 7 | 5pm–9pm | Dinner and social activities |
| Sunday Nov 8 | 9am–3pm | Conference Sessions and formal wrap-up |
See the archives from previous years to get a flavor for session topics and format.
Sign-ups and registration for the 2026 workshop and conference have not yet opened. Stay tuned!
Applications have not yet opened for 2026. Stay tuned!
We will post local information closer to the conference; stay tuned.
These policies were last updated in November 2025.
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. Stay tuned for the detailed Financial Policy for 2026.
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 Executive Director.
Our 2025 conference took place November 14–16, 2025 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. We also ran a pre-conference workshop November 13–14, by invitation only, for member and affiliate programs.
Our 2025 conference was made possible by the generous support of Polynera, Jane Street Capital, Hudson River Trading, the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation, and the Simons Foundation.
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.
