2026 New England Theory Day
General Information
The inaugural New England Theory Day event aims to bring together theoreticians from around New England, for a full day of talks, a poster session for junior researchers, and social events. Anyone with an interest in theoretical computer science is welcome to attend.
The event is hosted by the UMass Amherst Theory Group, and funded by the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences.
- Date: Friday, October 2nd, 2026
- Location: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Manning College of Information and Computer Science.
- Computer Science Laboratories (CSL) Building, Room E144, 130 Governors Dr, Amherst, MA.
Any questions about the event can be directed to Hung Le (hungle at cs dot umass dot edu) and Mingda Qiao (mqiao at cs dot umass dot edu).
Registration
Registration is required, but free. Please register here by Thursday 09/24.
Travel, Parking, and Lodging
Parking passes will be provided to all registered participants that intend to drive to the event. Please indicate on the registration form if you will need a pass for your car.
Other transportation options include Peter Pan or Greyhound buslines (both with stops on campus), or Amtrak (station in Northampton, approximately a 15 minute drive from campus). See this page for more details.
If you plan to stay overnight before or after the event, some recommended lodging options are Hotel UMass (on campus), Inn on Boltwood (downtown Amherst, accessible via bus or walking to campus), or Courtyard by Marriott Hadley Amherst (approximately 10 minutes driving from campus).
Schedule (Tentative)
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am -- 10:00am | Coffee, Breakfast, and Welcome | CSL E144 |
| 10:00am -- 10:50am | Invited Talk 1: TBA | CSL E144 |
| 11:00am -- 11:50pm | Invited Talk 2: TBA | CSL E144 |
| 12:00pm -- 12:30pm | Student Lightning Talks | CSL E144 |
| 12:30pm -- 2:30pm | Lunch and Poster Session | CSL E144 and CSL Atrium |
| 2:30pm -- 3:20pm | Invited Talk 3: TBA | CSL E144 |
| 3:30pm -- 4:20pm | Invited Talk 4: TBA | CSL E144 |
| 4:30pm -- 5:00pm | Wrap-up + Coffee, tea, and snacks | CSL E144 |
| 6:00pm -- 7:30pm | Informal Meetup at Treehouse Brewery | Tree House Brewing Company, South Deerfield, MA |