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Event overview
Overview
The AMATYC Annual Conference 2026 will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown from November 19 to 22, 2026.
This event serves as a vital platform for mathematics educators and leaders in two-year colleges to engage in professional development, share best practices, and discuss innovations in mathematics education.
With an expected attendance of around 1,250 participants, the conference will feature various sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The AMATYC Annual Conference 2026 takes place from November 19-22, 2026, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA.
- 2Scale and Focus: This conference is expected to attract approximately 1,250 attendees, focusing on mathematics education in two-year colleges.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC).
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include mathematics educators, department leaders, and decision-makers from two-year colleges.
- 5Entry: Registration is available online, with rates detailed on the conference website.
Why visit
Attending the AMATYC Annual Conference provides valuable insights into the latest trends in mathematics education, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to network with peers and leaders in the field. Participants can engage in discussions that shape the future of mathematics education in two-year colleges.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the AMATYC Annual Conference allows companies to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of mathematics educators and decision-makers. Attendees include mathematics educators, department leaders, and decision-makers from two-year colleges. The AMATYC Annual Conference 2026 will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown from November 19 to 22, 2026. This event serves as a vital platform for mathematics educators.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Mathematics educators from two-year colleges
Department chairs and program coordinators
Educational administrators and decision-makers
Curriculum developers and instructional designers
Graduate students in mathematics education
Industry representatives focused on educational resources
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Publishers of mathematics textbooks and resources
Providers of educational technology solutions
Organizations offering professional development services
Suppliers of classroom materials and tools
Consultants in mathematics education
Non-profit organizations supporting mathematics education
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Mathematics textbooks and instructional materials
Educational software and technology
Professional development workshops and seminars
Assessment tools and resources
Curriculum development services
Classroom supplies and equipment
Location & Facilities
Venue
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Facilities
Parking
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Ticket info
Ticket notes
Visit the conference website for detailed registration rates.
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
New this edition
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Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Philadelphia, United States
Why it matters
Attending the AMATYC Annual Conference provides valuable insights into the latest trends in mathematics education, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to network with peers and leaders in the field. Participants can engage in discussions that shape the future of mathematics education in two-year colleges.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Philadelphia International Airport
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to venue
TBA
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
4-star
Center City PhiladelphiaGuest rating 4.2 from about 8,300 reviews; excellent location rating; breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are paid amenities; fitness center, bar, restaurant and room service on site.
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
3-star
Center City PhiladelphiaGuest rating 3.7; free Wi-Fi, paid breakfast and parking; fitness center, bar, restaurant and room service.
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
3-star
Center City PhiladelphiaGuest rating 3.9.
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
3-star
City Avenue corridor, west of Center CityFree Wi-Fi and breakfast, indoor pool, paid parking; bar with patio open until 11 PM.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
SEPTA Airport Line
Estimated costApprox. USD 7-9 one way; confirm the current SEPTA fare
Best forPhiladelphia International Airport (PHL) to Center City Philadelphia
Use SEPTA trip planning before arrival and allow extra time with luggage during conference check-in.
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD 35-50 one way; confirm the posted airport taxi rate
Best forPhiladelphia International Airport (PHL) to Center City hotel district
Use the official airport taxi queue rather than unmarked cars.
Rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD 30-55 one way depending on demand; confirm the in-app price
Best forPhiladelphia International Airport (PHL) to Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Pickup zones at PHL can change; follow airport signs for ride-hailing pickup.
Amtrak / intercity rail
Estimated costApprox. USD 40-120 one way; fares vary by departure and advance purchase
Best forNew York Penn Station to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia
Useful for Northeast attendees arriving via New York; confirm the final leg from 30th Street Station to the venue district.
SEPTA bus and trolley
Estimated costApprox. USD 2.50-3.00 per single ride; confirm the current SEPTA fare
Best forCenter City Philadelphia local routes
Useful for short hops between Center City hotels and the venue district; exact change or a reloadable fare card may be required.
Parking
Estimated costApprox. USD 25-45 per day; confirm the hotel or garage rate
Best forCenter City hotel and convention district garages
Downtown parking is limited and costly; a car is not needed if you stay near the venue.
Weather
Captured weather guidance came from weather.gov for the Mid-Atlantic rather than a Philadelphia November climate table. The captured advisory shows that Nor'easter systems can bring hazardous coastal conditions, high wind and heavy rain to the Mid-Atlantic, so check the short-term forecast for Philadelphia in the week before departure rather than relying on averages.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Conference dress
Business casual is standard for AMATYC; many attendees are faculty and administrators, so expect lanyards, laptops, and classroom-ready layers rather than formal suits.
Badge and session flow
Pick up your badge before the first session block. The programme mixes concurrent sessions, workshops, and exhibitor time, so build a personal schedule from amatyc.org rather than deciding on site.
Tipping
US norms apply: 15-20% at sit-down restaurants, USD 1-2 per bag for hotel bell staff, and an optional housekeeping gratuity.
Walkability and weather layers
Center City Philadelphia is compact and walkable. Bring comfortable shoes and a compact rain layer for the walk between hotels and sessions.
Local conversation norms
Questions and discussion are normal in sessions. When networking, identify your institution and the courses you teach so colleagues can connect your work to theirs.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: PHL
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Philadelphia; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): No drive time or terminal details were captured; confirm live schedules and fares before travel. Allow road or rail time to Philadelphia Marriott Downtown; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Philadelphia Marriott Downtown: Center City Philadelphia: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown; Center City Philadelphia: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown; Center City Philadelphia: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Philadelphia; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: SEPTA regional rail, buses, and trolleys serve Center City Philadelphia. The Airport Line connects Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Center City; use SEPTA trip planning for the stop nearest the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and allow extra time at badge pickup. Confirm current fares and schedules before travel.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: November in Philadelphia is cool: expect daytime highs roughly in the low-to-mid 50s F (about 11-14 C) and nights in the upper 30s to mid 40s F (about 3-7 C). Frost is possible late in the month; pack layers and confirm the forecast before travel.
Seasonality: Rain is possible throughout November, with roughly 3-4 in (75-100 mm) spread across several days; coastal nor'easters can add wind-driven rain. Check weather.gov for the short-term forecast in the week before the conference.
Packing: Captured weather guidance came from weather.gov for the Mid-Atlantic rather than a Philadelphia November climate table. The captured advisory shows that Nor'easter systems can bring hazardous coastal conditions, high wind and heavy rain to the Mid-Atlantic, so check the short-term forecast for Phila
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at AMATYC Annual Conference 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Confirm your AMATYC registration category, badge name, and any pre-conference workshop choices on amatyc.org; note sessions that require separate sign-up.
T-2
Book a refundable Center City hotel near the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and compare the Marriott, Sheraton, and Courtyard cluster before rates tighten.
T-3
Lock travel into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Amtrak to 30th Street Station, then plan the final leg by SEPTA, taxi, or rideshare.
T-4
Build a shortlist of sessions on developmental math, corequisite support, transfer pathways, quantitative reasoning, and classroom technology from the posted schedule.
T-5
Download the programme, pack business casual layers and comfortable shoes, and check weather.gov for the Philadelphia forecast before choosing a rain layer.
T-6
Pick up your badge early, test mobile connectivity, and allow extra time for the first session block if you are arriving from PHL or 30th Street Station.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2AMATYC Annual Conference 2026 registration concourse
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether AMATYC Annual Conference 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For AMATYC Annual Conference 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Mathematics textbooks and instructional materials solutions and benchmarking suppliers at AMATYC Annual Conference 2026 in Philadelphia.
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Mathematics textbooks and instructional materials products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,250.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Philadelphia show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- AMATYC
- American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, the professional association behind the annual conference and the amatyc.org programme.
- Two-year college
- A US community or junior college awarding associate degrees and certificates; AMATYC's audience includes mathematics faculty and administrators from these institutions.
- Developmental mathematics
- Pre-college-level math courses that prepare students for credit-bearing work; a recurring programme strand because placement and completion are central to two-year college math reform.
- Corequisite support
- A model in which students enroll directly in a college-level math course while receiving parallel support, such as a linked workshop or extra contact hours, instead of taking a separate developmental sequence.
- Mathematics pathway
- A sequence of courses aligned to a student's programme of study, such as statistics and quantitative reasoning for non-STEM majors or calculus for STEM transfer.
- Quantitative reasoning
- A terminal or transfer-level math course focused on data, modeling, and real-world problem solving rather than the traditional algebra-to-calculus sequence.
- Transfer-level course
- A course that counts for credit at a four-year institution; AMATYC sessions often address alignment and advising so two-year college students do not lose credits.
- Guided pathways
- A college-wide reform that groups programmes into clear meta-majors and maps course sequences, with math pathways as a common implementation issue.
- Adjunct faculty
- Part-time or contingent instructors who teach a large share of two-year college math sections; conference content on teaching, assessment, and professional development is relevant to them.
- Placement and assessment
- The process used to place incoming students into math courses; multiple measures and self-placement are often discussed alongside corequisite reform.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- AMATYC 2026
- Mathematics Conference Philadelphia 2026
- Education Conference USA 2026
- AMATYC Annual Conference 2026 Philadelphia
- AMATYC Annual Conference Philadelphia 2026
- AMATYC Philadelphia 2026
- Philadelphia United States
- Education Conference Philadelphia 2026
- Mathematics Education
- Higher Education
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