All conference activities will take place in David Rittenhouse Laboratory (209 S 33rd Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104) on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. David Rittenhouse Laboratory is home to the University of Pennsylvania Department of Mathematics and is easily accessible via public transit.
By Regional Train: David Rittenhouse Laboratory is roughly a 15 minute walk from Philadelphia's main train station, William H. Gray III 30th Street Station. Amtrak trains are a convenient way to travel between Philadelphia and the cities on the Northeast Corridor, which include: Boston (6 hours), Providence (5 hours), New Haven (3-4 hours) New York (1-2 hours), Newark, NJ (1 hour), Baltimore (1-2 hours), and Washington DC (2 hours).
By Air: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the closest airport. The SEPTA Airport Line runs trains roughly every half hour between 5am and midnight to and from the airport. A short (15-20 minute) trip on the Airport Line will bring you to SEPTA's Penn Medicine Station, which is roughly a five-minute walk to David Rittenhouse Lab.
Depending on your departure city, it may be less expensive to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and take an Amtrak train from there to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Note that not all Amtrak trains on the Northeast Corridor Line stop at Newark Airport, so some care must be taken when planning your trip.
By Car: If you drive, the most convenient public parking is in the pay lot whose entrance is on 34th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets.
The organizers have reserved a modest number of rooms at the hotels below. Please write to us at phade2026@gmail.com for more information while availability lasts.
The Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square (1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) is located roughly 1.2 miles east of David Rittenhouse Laboratory.
Hampton by Hilton Center City Philadelphia (1301 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19107) is roughly 2 miles east of David Rittenhouse Lab, but is located immediately next to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which is the location of ICM 2026.
A star ⭐ indicates some of the more frequently-selected options when visitors come to the department.
Beka's at Franklin Field ($) short order grill and sandwiches, located in the outer wall of the football stadium just across the green from the Math Department
Walnut Street (Math Department is at 33rd and Walnut)
⭐ Franklin's Table Food Hall ($) upscale food court on Walnut between 34th and 35th
Louie Louie ($$$) French-inspired American bistro on Walnut between 36th and 37th
sweetgreen ($) salads and wraps on Walnut between 39th and 40th
Chipotle ($) fast casual Mexican grill on Walnut between 39th and 40th
Raising Cane's ($) fast fried chicken on Walnut between 39th and 40th
McDonald's ($) ubiquitous burger and fry chain at 40th and Walnut
Sansom Street (1/2 block North of Walnut)
Masala Kitchen ($) Indian food on Sansom between 36th and 37th
The New Deck Tavern ($$) Irish pub and restaurant on Sansom between 36th and 37th
⭐ White Dog Cafe ($$) contemporary American restaurant on Sansom between 36th and 37th
Chestnut Street (one block north of Walnut)
⭐ CO-OP Restaurant & Bar ($$) American/Mid-Atlantic food at 33rd and Chestnut
⭐ LaScala's FIRE ($$) Wood-fired Italian-American restaurant on Chestnut between 32nd and 33rd
Shake Shack University City ($) burgers, fries, and milkshakes on Chestnut between 32nd and 33rd
CM Chicken Philadelphia ($) Korean fried chicken on Chestnut between 32nd and 33rd
⭐ Sang Kee Noodle House ($$) Chinese noodles and dim sum at 36th and Chestnut (part of the Sheraton hotel building)
Paris Baguette ($$) cafe and bakery on Chestnut between 38th and 39th
Market Street (two blocks north of Walnut)
⭐ Han Dynasty ($$) Spicy Sichuan restaurant on Market between 37th and 38th
Two Locals Brewing Co ($$) local beers at 3675 Market Street (entrace on 37th)
Miscellaneous Options
Jimmy John's ($) sandwich shop on Civic Center Blvd (go south on 33rd Street) near the Childen's Hospital of Philadelphia
Gia Pronto ($) causual Italian cafe next to Jimmy John's
Five Guys ($$) burger and fry chain on Spruce street near S University Avenue
Renata's Kitchen ($$) Mediterranean brunch and dinner at 3940 Baltimore Avenue
When weather cooperates, participants are encouraged to visit the 1.2 acre rooftop green park at 30th and Walnut (129 S 30th St). The park features city skyline views and has a restaurant, Sunset Social, offering beer, burgers, and fries.