Smith College Conference Center

Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063

The Conference Center is the main hub for CCSCNE 2026 sessions on Friday. It houses several named rooms used throughout the conference:

  • Paradise Room -- the largest room, used for keynotes, the conference welcome, and Paper Session 1
  • Oak Room -- used for Workshop 1 and Lightning Talks
  • Meeting Room B+C -- used for Workshop 3 and Tutorial 1
  • Lounge -- home of the Blossoms Partner Session
  • Terrace -- outdoor space for Friday's coffee break

The Conference Center is centrally located on the Smith campus, a short walk from Ford Hall and the downtown Northampton restaurant district.