Q: Will there be rooms available in a college or university residence?

A: Yes, we have blocked double and quad bedroom suites at the Fanshawe College residence. You will need to find your own suite-mate, as the college dos not match guests into rooms. 

Q: Have hotel rooms been blocked?

A: Yes, we have blocked about 250 hotel rooms at various price points. Delegates receive a discounted rate. Check our website for the list of hotels or click here. For a map of hotel locations, click here. 

Q: Will there be a shuttle between the hotels and the conference?

A: No, the hotels are very spread out and it would be quite expensive to book a bus to cover all hotels. London Transit offers free rides for all conference attendees. See Parking and Transit section below for info on how to get your bus pass.

Q: How can we contact OAME 2026?

A: We can be reached at inquiries2026@oame.on.ca. 

If you have any registration issues, email us at registration2026@oame.on.ca.

Q: Is lunch included and how is it handled? 

A: A daily boxed lunch is included in the registration fee. On the registration site (MCIS), you can make your choices from a set menu each day. Lunch will be served buffet style, with different choices each day, and includes salad/veggies, fruit and a drink. Selection-stamped tickets will be included with your ID tag. Delegates will have a 1-hour common lunch period to encourage networking and socializing.

Q: How are dietary restrictions handled?

A: Delegates indicate their restrictions on the MCIS registration site before they select their sessions. There will be a separate section in the servery for these people.

Q: Is breakfast available?

A: Breakfast is not part of the registration package. Many of the conference hotels provide breakfast as part of the room rate. 

Q: Will there be coffee & tea service?

A: Yes, we will have complimentary coffee and tea. The station will be in the exhibitors’ hall.

Q: Are there water bottle filling stations in the venue?

A: Yes, there are many water bottle filling stations onsite, so bring your own re-usable bottle. Bottled water will not be available from the conference organizers. 

Q: May I bring my own food to the venue?

A: Yes, being held at an educational institution, there are no restrictions on food you bring to the college.

Q: Will there be an exhibitors’ area?

A: Yes, there will be an exhibitors’ hall set up central to registration and the keynote session so that delegates can readily visit them during breaks or between sessions. Lunch will also be dispensed in the exhibitors’ hall.

Q: Will we be able to purchase items from the exhibitors?

A: Some exhibitors will be selling items directly to customers. Others will take orders and ship them to their customers following the conference.

Q: What are the exhibitors’ hours?

A: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. on Friday.

Q: Will there be a hospitality table to help us with such things as local reservations?

A: Yes, the hospitality table will be centrally located. Delegates can get help with restaurant reservations, off-site activities, and have most questions answered regarding the conference.

Q: Will there be social events during the conference?

A: On Thursday, there will be a wine-and-cheese reception in the exhibitors’ area, from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Complimentary finger food and a pay-bar will be available. Other events are being planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings. In addition, we are scheduling a one-hour common lunchtime, so delegates can meet and mingle without having to rush off to their next session.

Q: Where is the conference being held?

A: Fanshawe College,

1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, 

London, ON 

For directions to Fanshawe College, click on Fanshawe College Google Map

Q: Are there maps available of the facilities?

A: A map of the Fanshawe College campus is available here. 

Q: Will wifi be available?

A: Yes, wifi is available free-of-charge in the venue, without a special login.

Q: Will videoboards be available for viewing valuable conference information?

A: There will be videoboards in the hall between the keynote theatre and the exhibitors’ hall, to provide up-to-date information about the conference. 

Q: Will the program listings be available online?

A: Yes, we will post it in a Google folder in January, in addition to being made available on the MCIS registration site and the conference website.

Q: How can we follow the conference on social media?

A: You can follow us on Instagram or BlueSky @oameLearns.

Q: Will computers be available for delegates to rent or borrow?

A: Unfortunately, no. A conference this size cannot make technology available for the delegates. All sessions that require the use of computers are BYOD.

Q: Is parking included in the fee?

A: We decided not to include parking in the fee, as it would be a logistical nightmare to handle complimentary parking within the pay-and-display system in use at Fanshawe. The daily parking fee is a reasonable $5.25. General parking lots are #5 and #8.

Q: Will accessible parking be available?

A: Yes, accessible parking is available in all lots. 

Q: Are there convenient bus routes to Fanshawe College?

A: You can plan your route at https://www.londontransit.ca/ . 

Q: Do we need to wear our ID tags?

A: Yes. Due to significant registration numbers, we will be checking ID tags at the keynote and featured speaker sessions, plus selected other sessions. In addition, ID tags will have tickets for meals, draws, and other important info.

Q: Where can I read about the keynote and featured speakers?

A: You can read about them on our website at www.oame2026.ca by looking under the Speakers section. 

Q: What is the daily schedule?

A: Thursday’s and Friday’s daytime schedules are from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm. A common lunch is scheduled for 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. A variety of social events are planned for Thursday evening.

Q: What types of sessions are available?

A: The Keynote sessions are standalone. No other sessions are offered at those times. Featured Speakers present in a large theatre at the same time as the other breakout sessions. Breakout sessions can be presentations, hands-on, or technology-oriented.  We will also have a variety of virtual sessions that will be also be recorded and archived for online viewing. Sessions offered by our exhibitors must be pedagogical in nature, and not be sales promotions.

An innovative Technology Playroom is included our program, where select educational technologies will be available to all conference attendees. It will be a dynamic, interactive zone that will allow visitors to pick up and play with some of the latest apps and hardware products that have been developed for the mathematics education market. It will be an enjoyable space where educators can put their hands on the new technologies, ask questions, and delve more deeply into the technologies than at an exhibitor’s booth or in a workshop.

Q: Why is there no Saturday program this year?

A: In the past, the Saturday program was often poorly attended. People would frequently sign up for Saturday sessions, but not attend, deciding to go home early. After polling our membership, a Thursday evening social program was a very popular option, and has been added to help maintain attendance at the later sessions.

Q: Into what strands are the sessions categorized?

A: With an overlying theme of Let’s Talk Math, the conference pillars are:

• Let’s Talk Equity

• Let’s Talk Assessment

• Let’s Talk Technology

• Let’s Talk Content

• Let’s Talk Pedagogy

Q: Will presenters’ notes be available online?

A: Yes, many presenters will upload their notes. Links will be made available during the conference.

Q: How can I register?

A: Register here with payment by credit card.

Q: What is pre-registration?

A: Pre-registration is an early registration sign-up that allows delegates to access PD funds early in the school year. Pre-registration opens on MCIS on November 1, 2025. It is available to all potential delegates. Pre-registrants are able to select their keynote addresses and have first access to featured and breakout sessions, if no outstanding fees on January 25, 2026.

Q: When will registration open?

A: Full registration opens on February 1, 2026. Pre-registrants who have no outstanding fees will be granted an additional advanced window, beginning January 25.

Q: When does registration close?

A: Registration will close when most sessions are at capacity or, at the latest, on April 9, 2026. Please register at the MCIS site before closing.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

A: If you cancel on or before March 31, 2026, we will refund your fee, less a $25 administration fee. Because we are locked into our contract by that date, no refunds will be issued after March 31.

Q: What is the on-site check-in process?

A: The process includes:

• Delegates check-in alphabetically by last name

• Delegates receive their ID card

• Delegates then proceed to the next table to pick up their lanyard, conference bag and any inserts, including maps and manipulatives for all delegates, provided by some of our sponsors

Q: Where can I get a receipt?

A: You should have received a receipt via email shortly after paying your conference fee. If not, you can print the Registration Confirmation Page as your receipt. School boards have regularly accepted either form for reimbursement.

Q: At what time will on-site check-in open?

A: Wednesday, April 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 30, from 7:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; and Friday, May 1, from 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Q: Is membership in OAME included?

A: Yes, all registrants receive a one-year digital membership in OAME (a $50 value). Rebates are provided to local chapters, so make sure you indicate your local chapter in the OAME Membership page of the Update Info section in the MCIS registration site.

Q: Will walk-in registration be available?

A: Probably. Some past conferences have been at capacity. If that is the case, we will not be accepting walk-in registrations. Check our website in mid-April for clarification.

Q: Once registration has closed, can I still view my registration and print my receipt?

A: Yes, login here and select “View My Registration Info for OAME 2026 Annual Conference”. Then,  select “Confirm Choices and Receipt” to print your receipt.

Q: Can I change my session selections?

A: Yes, you may make changes up to April 9, 2026. After that date, all schedules will be locked in. However, at the conference, there will be a situation room close to the registration area. It will take care of changes in registrations, registration problems and outstanding fees.

Q: Can delegates share their registration?

A: Yes. If you notify us at registration2026@oame.on.ca, we can set up a separate ID card for both people. Alternatively, we will have a drop-off table/box in the registration area as people exit. Partners can pick up their shared ID tag on Friday morning.

Q: I have a group of potential delegates whose registration will be paid by a single host organization. Is there a process to handle such groups?

A: Yes. Please contact us at registration2026@oame.on.ca,  and provide the name of the group, a contact person, and their email address. We will assign a group code that enables the members of the group to register. The host organization will then be invoiced. Note that group codes do not reserve spaces, they are simply a convenient way of centralizing payments.