Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal for MAA MathFest 2026 in Boston, MA (August 5-8, 2026). Some session type descriptions and proposal guidelines/samples can be found linked below, but please keep checking maa.org/event/mathfest for the latest details and additional information! Click here for a full preview of the questions asked in this portal.

Please note: This is for session proposals only; the portal for individual paper and poster abstract submissions will open in early 2026. The deadline for contributed papers and posters will be April 15, and the deadline for all other abstract submissions will be June 8.

We are planning for MAA MathFest 2026 to be a mostly in-person event. Please keep in mind that the session you are submitting will be presented in person.  Please remember that all presenters and organizers need to register for MAA MathFest, and that sessions will be scheduled to run from Thursday morning through Saturday afternoon of the meeting, with a few additional sessions on Wednesday afternoon. All organizers are expected to attend the meeting, or prepare a backup plan in case any organizer/facilitator cannot attend. We look forward to seeing you next summer.

Deadlines:
Contributed Paper Session proposals: October 15, 2025
Minicourse proposals: October 31, 2025
Invited Paper Session proposals: October 31, 2025
Workshop, Panel, Town Hall, and Poster Session proposals: December 15, 2025
Other Mathematical Sessions and Social Events: December 15, 2025
SIGMAA Business Meetings and Guest Lectures: January 31, 2026

Note that Invited Paper Session proposals should be emailed to ipschair@maa.org