Speech Prosody 2026 - Venues and Directions

The events for Speech Prosody 2026 will take place in and around the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The University of Pennsylvania, located in the heart of Philadelphia, stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the United States. Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, Penn is not only steeped in historical significance but also remains at the forefront of academic innovation and interdisciplinary research.

The specific event locations are listed below (click each address for directions via Google Maps):

Main conference program (registration and presentations): 3750 Market St. (at the NBME office building)

The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), next to the UPenn campus, is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing medical education through high-quality assessment programs. Headquartered in Philadelphia, NBME plays a key role in supporting medical students and professionals through innovative assessment and evaluation tools.

The oral and poster presentations for Speech Prosody will take place on the first floor of the NBME office. After coming into the office through the entrance at 3750 Market St., attendees will register in the lobby and then can follow signs to the locations of the Speech Prosody events.

Welcome reception (Tuesday, May 26): 3260 South St. (in the Asia rotunda at the Penn Museum)

The Penn Museum is a world-renowned archaeology and anthropology museum at the University of Pennsylvania, highlighting cultures from across the globe. Founded in 1887, the Penn Museum houses extensive artifacts that showcase human history and cultural heritage.

The welcome reception will take place in the Asia Rotunda. The reception gallery is located on the upper level of the museum. Guests should enter the museum through the Main Entrance on South Street. Upon entering, guests should proceed up the stairs directly in front of them to reach the upper level, where the reception gallery is located.

Banquet (Thursday, May 28): 3600 Sansom St. (at the Inn at Penn)

The banquet will be held in the Regent/St. Marks Room at The Inn at Penn, which is located at the lobby level.