ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA27)

General Information

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

Complimentary wifi will be available in both the guest rooms and meeting spaces for light browsing. 

Local Area

See Visit Philly for more information on Philadelphia and the surrounding area.

The average January temperature ranges between 26° F (-3.3°C) and 41° F (6.8°C). Meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended you bring a sweater or jacket to sessions.

Membership

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Poster Session

A poster session will not be scheduled during SODA or its associated meetings.

SIAM Books and Journals

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

SIAM members get 30% off. Additional discounts may be available at the conference. 

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.