NCTM is committed to providing a safe environment for all attendees and will be complying with all safety precautions specified in the venue, state, local government and CDC guidelines. Attendees and staff are required to follow NCTM health and safety policies. More information will be posted as we get closer to the event. For additional questions, please contact [email protected] with any concerns. 

Due to the size and professional nature of the conference, the NCTM Annual Meeting is not the most suitable event for child(ren). Exceptions are made for nursing mothers and their infants If you would like to bring your child(ren), please email [email protected] by August 30, 2022, and tell us their ages so that we can do our best to accommodate you. Please note that parents must accompany their children at all times and ensure their children adhere to all conference protocols for the venue. Due to safety, children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall.

Registration is available by mail, fax, or email. NCTM accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, checks, money orders, and purchase orders. All payments must be submitted in U.S. dollars and drawn on U.S. bank accounts, money orders, or credit cards. Credit card payments will be subject to the appropriate exchange rate.

Individual and group registration forms will be available soon and can be printed and mailed or faxed.

If you have questions, please call (800) 561-6691 or (514) 228-3172 (international), Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. ET.

Yes. Register a group by using the online group registration button or download the group form.

A certificate of attendance will be available to event attendees. It may be used to demonstrate attendance.

Yes. NCTM offers groups of five or more a significant discount. Each group registration must include a primary contact and separate email addresses for each attendee. Groups paying for their conference registration with a purchase order can register online and upload the purchase order form to expedite the process.

The NCTM 2022 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest topics and trends in mathematics education, improve your instructional practice, network, and much more. Use NCTM’s justification toolkit to help define and clearly communicate the benefits of attendance to administrators and supervisors so you can make your case. 

Name badges must be worn to gain entry to all annual meeting sessions. Your name badge is about what you want to be called, and attendees have the flexibility to modify their badge name and pronouns. Use your registration ID to log in and update your badge display information to modify your name badge. Pronouns are available for selection from a drop-down list. If your pronouns are unavailable for selection, please email [email protected] so that we can add them to the drop-down menu. If you have additional questions please get in touch with [email protected].

Individuals traveling from outside of the United States to attend a NCTM event may request a Letter of Invitation to the event. The letter may be used to support an individual's request for organizational or governmental clearance to attend the event.

Individuals requesting a Letter of Invitation to an NCTM event must be fully registered - including payment in full - for the NCTM event for which they are requesting an invitation. Individuals do not have to be a member of NCTM to request a Letter of Invitation.

A Letter of Invitation issued by NCTM will:

• Be addressed directly to the individual requesting the invitation
• Include the name, date, and location of the NCTM event
• Indicate the individual's responsibility for all expenses related to his/her participation in the NCTM event (including registration, travel and accommodations)
• Be signed by an authorized NCTM Representative
• All letters of invitation will be sent via email. If you require a printed letter, please contact [email protected]. Additional fees may apply.

Individuals paying with a purchase order can register online and upload the purchase order form to expedite the process. Purchase order can also be mailed to NCTM Conference Registration, P.O. Box 844277, Dallas, TX 75284-4277 or faxed to 1 (888) 289-9844 (toll-free) / 1 (514) 289-9844 (international).

Student members are automatically offered the student member discount when registering online. Student membership is designed for those enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student with an interest in mathematics education. Proof of student status such as registration, class schedule, professor verification, etc., is required. For more information visit NCTM membership  

Letters regarding speaker proposal decisions for the event will be sent soon. In this communication, speakers will receive an invitation to register along with instructions. If you have questions, please send a note to  [email protected]

Member discounts are applied at registration. If registering by phone, you will need to supply a member number to receive the discount. If you do not know your member number or would like to renew your membership, please log on to NCTM. You can also contact NCTM Customer Care at (800) 235-7566 or (703) 620-9840 Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, or email [email protected].

NCTM is committed to ensuring that we host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To make a request for services, please contact NCTM Conference Services at [email protected] by August 30, 2022. Please visit the Los Angeles Convention Center for more information about accessibility services that are available at the facility.

A first aid station will be located at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will be staffed during conference hours. Medical technicians will be available to assist with minor medical problems. However, if you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellation/Refund Policy  
• Cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before September 28, 2022.  
• NCTM will issue a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee per person for each individual or group registration. NCTM will charge a $25 cancellation fee per person for emeritus member registration. Individuals and groups paying with a purchase order are still responsible for the cancellation fee.  
• Optional Events (such as workshops, the MET Celebration and yoga), membership dues and donations are non-refundable. 
• Refund requests will not be honored after September 28, 2022, even for no-shows.  
• Substitutions are allowed but must be received via email or letter prior to September 28, 2022. Substitutes must submit a letter explaining who they are substituting (and include registration number if possible). Nonmembers substituting for members will be charged the current nonmember registration rate. In addition, no discount will be given for members substituting for nonmembers. 
• Note that a group must contain at least 5 fully paid/non-cancelled/non-pending registrations to remain eligible for discounted pricing. If the confirmed group size drops below five, each remaining group participant will be changed to an individual and balance adjusted accordingly. 
• Refunds will be issued between eight and ten weeks after the Annual Meeting. 

Cancellations Due to COVID-19
Due to the evolving COVID-19 global pandemic we recognize the need for flexibility in making changes to your registration. If you need to cancel your registration for the 2022 NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition because you, your spouse, or someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19; because you need to care for a family member who has tested positive for COVID-19; because you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; or because you have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you will receive a full refund of all registration fees paid to NCTM.

NCTM is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and professional experience for all participants. To make clear what is expected, we ask all attendees to read and agree to the following Code of Conduct and Event Safety Policy. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate attendance for anyone who violates these guidelines. If you have a complaint or concern about harassment, discrimination, bullying, or any other conduct which may violate this Code of Conduct we encourage you to promptly notify our staff at [email protected]. 

Dress for this event is business casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

NCTM is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for all participants. Diversity, equity and inclusion are core components of the NCTM event program and are reflected in the conference strands. Additional planning elements include pronouns displayed on event badges, access to gender neutral bathrooms, parent/nursing rooms, and accessibility services for all, to help foster a deeper sense of inclusion.

The 2022 NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held in person, September 28-October 1, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. There is no online component for this event. 

For individuals who are unable to attend this event, please consider attending NCTM's upcoming virtual conference.

This is a "paper-light" event. No program book will be distributed and there will be limited onsite handouts. Materials for education sessions and programming, including a daily schedule, will be available on the NCTM website for download in advance of the event. A fully searchable program is also available online and through the event mobile app. 

NCTM continuously adds to the list of FAQs. If you have a question that isn't answered in the above, please send us an email at [email protected]. A member of our conference team will follow up with your inquiry.