The University of Arizona: Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference 2026

The Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference (MEAD) is Arizona’s largest mathematics education event!

Please join us for the 23nd annual MEAD Conference!

MEAD 2026 will take place on Saturday, January 24th, with over 150 sessions.

The conference consists of 3 session blocks running 8 AM – 12 PM, followed by the Keynote Luncheon. A professional development certificate will be provided for the sessions attended. 

• MEAD is a HYBRID event with in-person and virtual options for registration
• In-person participants can enjoy breakfast while exploring the Exhibition Hall at Tucson High Magnet School.
• The Keynote Address will be live-streamed on the MEAD keynote webpage for those not able to attend the Keynote Luncheon at the UArizona Grand Ballroom.

Thanks to a partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, registration is FREE for all Arizona teachers and administrators, and $150 for non-Arizona educators.

Registration will open in December 2025