The 2026 MAA Missouri Section Meeting will take place from Thursday, March 26, to Saturday,  March 28, 2026 at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri. Registration can be found here.

Please note: Conference registration, talk abstract submission, and mathematics competition team enrollment are all handled through one registration form.

This year’s keynote speakers will be:

• Smita Praharaj, PhD in Mathematics (University of Missouri - Columbia), Data Science Strategist at Veterans United

• Stephen Montgomery-Smith, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Missouri - Columbia

For any questions or comments, please contact the program chair, Mason Doyle, at (mtdoyle@ccis.edu).

Pricing: Earlybird prices before March 6th: Faculty with MAA - $30, Faculty without MAA - $35, Students - $20

After March 6th: Faculty with MAA - $35, Faculty without MAA - $40, Students - $25.

There will be a banquet on Friday night with a cost of $35 per individual.

Cost for the mathematics competition is $120 per team; cost of banquet is included.

Hotel blocks have also been reserved for the conference. Participating hotels are as follows:

Hampton Inn Columbia

3410 Clark Lane

Columbia, MO 65202

573-886-9392

Room Rate: $99/night plus tax

Last day to book at this rate: March 18, 2026 

Link to book: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mathematicalassociationofamerica2026/

20 rooms in the block

Drury Inn & Suites Stadium Blvd

1000 Knipp Street

Columbia, MO 65203

573-445-1800

Room Rate: $99/night plus tax

Last day to book at this rate: February 20, 2026

Link to book: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10177928

Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10177928

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

3415 Clark Lane

Columbia, MO 65202

Room Rate: $109/night plus tax

Last day to book at this rate: February 25, 2026

Reservations may be made by calling 573-554-9024 and referring to the group rate for Mathematical Association of America

Book your group rate for Mathematical Association of America

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East

3100 Interstate Drive SE

Columbia, MO 65201

573-441-0090

Room Rate: $119/night plus tax

Last day to book at this rate: February 20, 2026

Link to book: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10177930

Recommended places to eat in Columbia, Mo

❃ Flat Branch Pub and Brewing ➣ 115 S 5th St, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-499-0400

❃ Ernie’s Cafe and Steakhouse ➣ 1005 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-874-7804

❃ Addision’s American Grill: ➣ 709 Cherry St, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-256-1995

❃ Logboat Brewing Company ➣ 504 Fay St, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-397-6786

❃ Cafe Berlin: ➣ 220 N 10th St, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-441-0400

❃ Sycamore ➣ 800 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-874-8090

❃ Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar ➣ 1204 Hinkson Ave, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-447-6547

❃ Le Bao Asian Eatery ➣ 1009 Park Ave, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-443-2867

❃ Broadway Brewery ➣ 816 E Broadway Ste A2, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-443-5054

❃ 44 Canteen ➣ 21 N 9th St., Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-777-8730

❃ Beet Box ➣ 602 Fay St, Columbia, MO 65201 , Ph: 573-999-3889

❃ Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge ➣ 38 N 8th St, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-449-3838

❃ Gumby’s Pizza ➣ 1201 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-874-8629

❃ Delia’s ➣ 201 N 10th St, Columbia, MO 65201, Ph: 573-499-1010