SIAM Conference on Discrete Mathematics (DM26)

General Information

Conference Location

University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093

 All sessions are scheduled to take place at University of California, San Diego. Registration and plenary talks will be in the Jeannie Auditorium. Concurrent sessions will be in the Jeannie Auditorium and Applied Physics and Mathematics building (APM). The Welcome Reception will be at the Faculty Club.

University of California, San Diego DM26 Campus Map
AP&M Building Floorplan

Standard Audio-visual Set-up in Meeting Rooms

All speakers must provide their own computers; SIAM will provide an LCD projector and screen in each technical session meeting room. Please review the Guidelines for Meeting Participants, which includes a detailed Audio-Visual policy.

Internet Access

Eduroam will be available in the meeting space for light browsing. For those without eduroam access, complimentary Wi-Fi will be provided.

Local Area

Visit the San Diego Tourism Authority for more information on San Diego and the surrounding area.

The average San Diego temperature ranges between 62° F (16.6°C) and 72° F (22.2°C). Meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.

Membership

SIAM members save up to $215 on full registration for the SIAM Conference on Discrete Mathematics (DM26)! Join your peers in supporting the premier professional society for applied mathematicians and computational scientists. SIAM members receive subscriptions to SIAM Review, SIAM Unwrapped and SIAM News and enjoy substantial discounts on SIAM books, journal subscriptions, and conference registrations.

Non-members can bundle their conference registration with a 12-month SIAM membership (beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026) at no additional cost. During registration, select the Full Conference Registration Rate with membership included, and you will have a SIAM membership processed as part of your registration. Learn more about membership benefits. 

If you are a SIAM member, it only costs $15 to join the SIAM Activity Group on Discrete Mathematics. As a SIAG/DM member, you are eligible for an additional $15 discount on this conference. As the total price of membership plus conference registration is the same, you might want to consider joining the activity group.

Learn more about joining SIAM and membership benefits here. If you have questions regarding SIAM Membership, email SIAM’s Customer Service Department, or call +1-215-382-9800 (worldwide) or 800-447-7426 (U.S. and Canada only). 

Poster Session

A poster session will not be held during DM26.

SIAM Books and Journals

Those interested in purchasing SIAM books can do so at SIAM’s online bookstore.

SIAM members get 30% off. Non-members get 20% off by using the code on the Titles on Display list available at the book display, when available.

Visa Information

A valid ESTA approval is required for all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to travel to the United States. Please visit the Visa Waiver Program for additional information and procedures regarding the visa waiver program as maintained by the U.S. Department of State.

Letter of Invitation

Participants requiring a Letter of Invitation to facilitate the visa application process must complete the Letter of Invitation Request Form. Letters are processed in the order received, and are generally provided via email within 10-12 business days. SIAM is unable to accommodate requests for expedited letters.

If you are not planning to present or are not yet an accepted author and need a letter of invitation before acceptance notifications are sent, please fill out Letter of Invitation Request Form AND email the following information to SIAM Conferences:

  • Brief curriculum vitae (including your date of birth and a list of publications over the past 3 years).
  • Brief statement why attending would help your research and career.
  • Letter of recommendation. Have a senior person (e.g. Ph.D. advisor, head of department, president of a mathematical society) write a brief letter of recommendation on appropriate letterhead. This letter is not needed if you have a minimum of twelve entries in MathSciNet or other suitable professional database. If you are using MathSciNet, please state so and include your “MR Author ID” in your message to [email protected]. If using another professional database, provide the name of the database and associated ID or URL in your message to [email protected].

Attendance Certification Letters

Attendance Certification Letters will be provided upon request only. Requests must be submitted to [email protected] and should include the full name of the individual requesting a letter, conference name, and a copy of the conference registration receipt/confirmation. If presenting, include presentation details (session number and talk title).

Please allow up to five (5) business days for processing. All letters will be sent via email.