{"id":439,"date":"2026-02-20T08:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conference.oeglobal.org\/2026\/?page_id=439"},"modified":"2026-03-27T21:53:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T21:53:24","slug":"hotel-and-travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conference.oeglobal.org\/2026\/hotel-and-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel and Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cache.marriott.com\/is\/image\/marriotts7prod\/mc-boscb-exterior-20789:Classic-Ver?wid=377&amp;fit=constrain\" alt=\"The Boston Marriott Cambridge is located at the Kendall \/ MIT MBTA station. Image courtesy of the Marriott.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Boston Marriott Cambridge is located at the Kendall \/ MIT MBTA station. Image courtesy of the Marriott.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference Hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OEGlobal 2026 has negotiated rates at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1749135782395&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink\">Boston Marriott Cambridge<\/a> in Kendall Square, Cambridge across the street from the MIT campus and a short 5 minute walk from the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dHceAqUo1DS99W6Z7\">Samberg Conference Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1749135782395&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink\">Reserve Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-color has-red-100-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9d829dd34563f0794271343f47c9662d is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17c695da wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fal\" data-icon=\"location-dot\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-location-dot \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M352 192c0-88.4-71.6-160-160-160S32 103.6 32 192c0 15.6 5.4 37 16.6 63.4c10.9 25.9 26.2 54 43.6 82.1c34.1 55.3 74.4 108.2 99.9 140c25.4-31.8 65.8-84.7 99.9-140c17.3-28.1 32.7-56.3 43.6-82.1C346.6 229 352 207.6 352 192zm32 0c0 87.4-117 243-168.3 307.2c-12.3 15.3-35.1 15.3-47.4 0C117 435 0 279.4 0 192C0 86 86 0 192 0S384 86 384 192zm-240 0a48 48 0 1 0 96 0 48 48 0 1 0 -96 0zm48 80a80 80 0 1 1 0-160 80 80 0 1 1 0 160z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a785da22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Boston Marriott Cambridge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style:\"width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d2948.0256793864796!2d-71.086401!3d42.363292!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89e370af6823c2ed%3A0x9179247fafa0ddf8!2sBoston%20Marriott%20Cambridge!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1771574993705!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"100%\" height=\"340\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Rate<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Reservation Deadline<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">USD $359.00 + tax<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tuesday, Sep 15, 11:59 pm EDT<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The rates are available for arrival on Tuesday, Oct 6 and departure on Friday, Oct 9 (3 nights).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1749135782395&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink\">Reserve Now<\/a> button, or call Marriott Central Reservations at 1-800-228-9290&nbsp;and ask for the \u201cOpen Education Global\u201d room block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on availability, the hotel may be able to extend the room rate before and after the conference. To request additional days at the conference rate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please make your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1749135782395&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink\">reservation with the hotel<\/a>, including the additional dates at different rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/VeQgDvKpCNCCsvje8\">Hotel Rate Extension<\/a> form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will contact the hotel on your behalf and see if reduced rates are available. If we\u2019re able to secure the conference rate for additional days, the hotel will update your reservation accordingly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please allow us 3-5 business days to communicate with the hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Lodging Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/hotels+near+Samberg+Conference+Center+%2F+Kendall+Square,+Cambridge,+MA\/@42.3655726,-71.0908156,3914m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m8!2m7!5m5!5m4!1s2026-10-06!2i3!4m1!1i2!6e3?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">additional hotels within walking distance<\/a> of the conference venue, however they are likely to have significantly more expensive rates in Oct 2026. If you\u2019re looking for other options, there are hotels farther away (that require public transit or ride-sharing) or Airbnb. We recommend booking your hotel directly with the hotel and not through third-party booking agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Cambridge, Massachusetts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasl\" data-icon=\"plane-arrival\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-plane-arrival \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M285.9 8.2L281.4 0 272 0 192 0 170.8 0l5.8 20.4 46 160.8-65.8-18.3L135.3 91.4l-2.7-9-9.2-2-72-16L32 60l0 20 .3 132.1 0 8.2 6.6 4.8 112.5 81.3 2.3 1.7 2.7 .8 304.3 86.5c31.8 9 65.4 10 97.7 2.9c40.6-8.9 53.6-60.3 22.1-87.5l-26.7-23.1c-16.1-13.9-35.1-24.1-55.6-29.8l-85.1-23.7L285.9 8.2zM213.2 32l49.4 0L388.5 255.7l3.3 5.8 6.4 1.8 91.5 25.4c15.9 4.4 30.7 12.3 43.2 23.2l26.7 23.1c11.5 9.9 6.7 28.7-8.1 32c-27.1 6-55.3 5.1-82-2.5L167.8 278.7 64.3 203.9 64 100l43.3 9.6 21.3 71 2.5 8.5 8.5 2.4 101.8 28.3 27.5 7.6-7.8-27.5L213.2 32zM16 480L0 480l0 32 16 0 608 0 16 0 0-32-16 0L16 480zM176 368a24 24 0 1 0 -48 0 24 24 0 1 0 48 0zm72 56a24 24 0 1 0 0-48 24 24 0 1 0 0 48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>Logan International Airport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MIT and Cambridge are served with international and domestic flights into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massport.com\/logan-airport\/\">Boston Logan International Airport<\/a> (BOS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fal\" data-icon=\"train-subway\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-train-subway \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M208 32l0 192L32 224 32 96c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64l112 0zm32 0l112 0c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64l0 128-176 0 0-192zM32 352l0-96 384 0 0 96c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64L96 416c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64zM96 0C43 0 0 43 0 96L0 352c0 46 32.4 84.4 75.6 93.8L36.7 484.7c-6.2 6.2-6.2 16.4 0 22.6s16.4 6.2 22.6 0L118.6 448l210.7 0 59.3 59.3c6.2 6.2 16.4 6.2 22.6 0s6.2-16.4 0-22.6l-38.9-38.9C415.6 436.4 448 398 448 352l0-256c0-53-43-96-96-96L96 0zm24 352a24 24 0 1 0 0-48 24 24 0 1 0 0 48zm232-24a24 24 0 1 0 -48 0 24 24 0 1 0 48 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Logan to Cambridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of options for travel to Cambridge from Logan International Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using public transportation, you can take the complimentary Silver Line MBTA bus from the terminal to South Station, the last stop. From there, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/fares\/subway-fares\">purchase a CharlieTicket <\/a>or use contactless payment, then transfer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/stops\/place-sstat?route=Red&amp;direction_id=1&amp;headsign=Alewife\">MBTA Red Line<\/a> (subway) headed in the direction of Alewife (outbound \/ northbound) and get off at the Kendall \/ MIT station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re staying at the Boston Marriott Cambridge, the hotel is right at the Kendall \/ MIT station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasl\" data-icon=\"square-parking\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-parking \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M32 64l0 384 384 0 0-384L32 64zM0 32l32 0 384 0 32 0 0 32 0 384 0 32-32 0L32 480 0 480l0-32L0 64 0 32zm160 96l96 0c53 0 96 43 96 96s-43 96-96 96l-80 0 0 48 0 16-32 0 0-16 0-64 0-160 0-16 16 0zm96 160c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64l-80 0 0 128 80 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Driving and Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to drive, daily parking may be available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkwhiz.com\/locations\/54911\/checkout\/?merchant_id=1022-54911&amp;pwa=pa-1242&amp;rwg_token=AFd1xnGKdbmelTyGubwxNajz1PNqDYJbF5gAxqzsOhTOczeZ8rNmkh9wi-I5psAg3bINvETFqmoMYcDbMmzlMGtOhuQKK16T-w%3D%3D&amp;utm_medium=Google&amp;utm_source=GBP\">Kendall Center Green Garage at 90 Broadway, Cambridge, MA<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.parkopedia.com\/parking\/underground\/hayward_garage\/02142\/cambridge\/?arriving=202602241230&amp;leaving=202602241430\">Hayward Garage at 25 Hayward Street, Cambridge, MA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s more to explore!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeusa.org\/\">Cambridge, Massachusetts Office for Tourism<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetboston.com\/\">Meet Boston<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conference Hotel OEGlobal 2026 has negotiated 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. 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