Venue & Directions
All sessions will be held in the Bosch Spark Conference room (5201), located in Scott Hall at Carnegie Mellon University. The Poster Session and Networking reception on Friday, October 24th at 4:30pm will take place on the floor above, at Scott Hall 6142. Refreshments will be served during the poster session.
An Interactive campus map which can show different walking routes to Scott Hall
Here is a link to the visitor guide to Scott Hall and how to find the Bosch Spark Conference room.
If you're arriving by Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare service, please use Porter Hall (4815 Frew St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213) as your drop-off location on the Carnegie Mellon University campus. Once there, follow the signs posted for the Eastern Conference on Mathematical Finance (ECMF) to find the conference room. Signage will be clearly marked to guide you from the drop-off point to the Bosch Spark Conference room.
Travel & Lodging
For those traveling from out of town:
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the closest major airport. Pittsburgh International Airport is about 20 miles from Carnegie Mellon. You can rent a car, catch the 28X Airport Flyer bus, which runs approximately every 30 minutes from the airport.
CMU is accessible via public transit, rideshare, or shuttle services.
We recommend booking accommodations near Oakland or Shadyside, which are both walkable to campus.
Follow this link for a list of suggested hotels
For those driving, parking information can be found here.
Meals & Refreshments
Light breakfast will be provided every day beginning at 8:30am and coffee breaks will be provided at 10:30am and 3:00pm. Attendees are invited to choose their own lunch and a list of walkable restaurant recommendations will be provided. On-campus dining options and operating hours can be found at this link.
Things to Do in Pittsburgh
If you have time to explore outside the workshop, Pittsburgh has a lot to offer! Here are a few highlights near campus and beyond:
Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History – Located right next to CMU, this world-class museum is perfect for an afternoon visit.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens – A stunning collection of plants, gardens, and seasonal exhibits just a short walk away.
Schenley Park – A beautiful green space with trails, picnic spots, and great city views, right behind campus.
The Strip District – A vibrant area full of local markets, restaurants, and shops—great for food lovers.
Mount Washington Overlook – For panoramic views of downtown Pittsburgh, take the incline and enjoy the skyline at sunset.