Visiting MIT’s Samberg Conference Center
The OEGlobal 2026 Conference takes place at MIT’s Samberg Conference Center, which is located within the MIT campus, Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston, in the vibrant innovation district of Kendall Square. Visitors are welcome in many MIT campus buildings and outdoor spaces.
Consult the MIT online map to locate campus buildings, accessibility information, dining facilities, transportation stops, and local hotels. Samberg Conference Center is denoted as building E52, located at 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA.
View the MIT Visitors Policy for details.
Conference Hotel
OEGlobal 2026 had negotiated reduced rates at the Boston Marriott Cambridge in Kendall Square, Cambridge across the street from the MIT campus and a short 5-minute walk from the Samberg Conference Center. Please note: The rooms set aside for the special OEGlobal 2026 offer are now all reserved. If you still wish to stay at the conference hotel, you are welcome to book at their usual rate.
Hotels in the Area
View this map of the hotels in the area. The Cambridge/Boston area is known for its premium pricing, so we recommend budgeting accordingly for accommodations, dining, and local transportation during your visit. In addition to looking into hotel options, you may also want to consider sharing AirBNB or VRBO accommodations with your group.
Please contact all hotels listed below directly for reservations and information on room availability and to ask for the MIT discount code provided. We do not recommend booking your hotel reservations through third-party booking agents. Hotels block off a certain amount of rooms for the MIT rate, so please call early to make sure you get a room at the discounted rate. You will not be able to make your reservation online using the MIT discount code. A longer list of accommodations is available on the MIT website.
*The MIT discount code does not always offer the lowest hotel rate. You may get a better rate without using the MIT discount code.*
Hotels at MIT and Kendall Square
(easily accessible to all MIT campus and MIT’s Samberg Conference Center)
The main hotel for conference attendees.
It is located in Kendall Square and provides easy access to MIT’s Samberg Conference Center. The Kendall Square T Red Line is right outside its front doors.
Google Map: Boston Marriott Cambridge
Kendall Hotel is in the heart of Kendall Square and located on Main Street, midway on MIT’s Samberg Conference Center and campus.
Use Discount Code: MIT
Google Map: Kendall Hotel
Located in Kendall Square, the Residence Inn by Marriott offers apartment-like accommodations and is accessible to MIT Samberg Conference Center and campus.
Use Discount Code: MT2
Google Maps: Residence Inn by Marriott
Hotels near MIT’s Samberg Conference Cente and Kendall Square
(will require use of Uber/Lyft or is T accessible to get to MIT campus)
777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge
Use Discount Code: MT2
Google Maps: Courtyard Boston Cambridge
(Uber/Lyft)
Porter Square Hotel
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Google Maps: Porter Square Hotel
(Red Line accessible, Porter Square T Stop to Kendall Square T Stop)
215 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, Cambridge
Use Discount Code: MT2
Google Maps: Fairfield Inn Cambridge
(Uber/Lyft)
575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge
Use Discount Code: 33395
Google Maps: Hyatt Regency Cambridge
(Uber/Lyft)
Getting to Cambridge, Massachusetts
Logan International Airport
Boston and Cambridge are served with international and domestic flights into Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
The cost of an Uber/Lyft or taxi will be approximately $35-$40 USD one way from Logan International Airport to Kendall Square, Cambridge. The trip between the airport and MIT can take as little as 15 minutes without traffic or over 30 minutes with traffic. Please allow ample time for travel.
Logan to Cambridge
There are a couple of options for travel to Cambridge from Logan International Airport.
Using public transportation, you can take the complimentary Silver Line MBTA bus from the terminal to South Station, the last stop. From there, purchase a Charlie Ticket or use contactless payment, then transfer to the MBTA Red Line (subway) headed in the direction of Alewife (outbound / northbound) and get off at the Kendall / MIT station. If you’re staying at the Boston Marriott Cambridge, the hotel is right at the Kendall / MIT station.
The cost of an Uber/Lyft or taxi will be approximately USD $35-40 one way to MIT in Kendall Square, Cambridge. The trip between the airport and MIT can take as little as 15 minutes without traffic or over 30 minutes with traffic. Please allow ample time for travel.
Transport Options
MBTA (train service): aka The “T”
The nearest T station is Kendall/MIT on the Red Line.
Amtrak
Amtrak Boston is served by rail by Amtrak into Boston South Station. To reach MIT from Boston South Station, take the MBTA Red Line toward Alewife (outbound) and exit at the Kendall/MIT station.
Uber and Lyft
Uber and Lyft are very reliable and convenient car services in the Boston metro area.
Bluebikes
Bluebikes is the Boston area’s public bike share program. There are several stations around campus for renting or returning a bike.
Driving and Parking
Driving and parking in Boston and Cambridge can be challenging. We strongly suggest taking public transportation if you choose to travel around the Greater Boston area during your visit.
If you choose to drive, daily parking may be available in the Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. If you’re staying at the Boston Marriott Cambridge, you can park in the Kendall Center Green Garage (without in/out privileges) or use valet parking at the hotel. Valet rates are USD $62.00 daily with in/out privileges. There are no hotel self-parking options. Please note that the hotel garage height clearance is 5 feet 10 inches.
These public parking garages serve the MIT area:
Hayward Garage: Located with entrances at 33 Amherst Street and 55 Wadsworth Street; it is open 24 hours and sits right on the eastern side of the MIT campus.
5 Cambridge Center (East Garage): Located near Ames Street and Broadway in Kendall Square, operating 24 hours with straightforward public access to the eastern edge of campus