2026 Symposium & PMBA/OMBA Conference Logistics



CONFERENCE LOCATION

Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus
Gabelli School of Business and Fordham School of Law
New York, New York, 10023

Click Here for Lincoln Center Campus Map & Directions

Directions to the Lincoln Center Campus
Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus is located at the northwest corner of Columbus Avenue at 60th Street. The main entrance to the School of Law is located between Columbus Avenue and Amsterdam on 62nd Street (150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023).
 
The main phone number for the Lincoln Center campus is 212-636-6000.
 
Local Airports
Fordham University is easily accessible from all the major airports in the New York metropolitan area: John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty. 
 
To Reach the Lincoln Center Campus by Subway
The easiest way to reach the campus is by subway. The A, B, C, D and 1 subway trains all stop at 59th Street/Columbus Circle. The campus is located one block west.  The N, W, R and Q subway trains all stop at 57th and 7th Avenue, which is a 10 minute walk from campus.
 
To Reach the Lincoln Center Campus by Bus
For local bus service, take the M5, M7, M10, M11, M31 M57, or M104.
All stop close to Columbus Circle or Lincoln Center.
 
Driving Directions to the Lincoln Center Campus
https://www.fordham.edu/about/maps-and-directions/directions-to-lincoln-center/

Click Here for a map of Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus:
https://www.fordham.edu/about/maps-and-directions/lincoln-center-campus/
 
PDF here: https://www.fordham.edu/media/home/admin-use-only/pdfs/Lincoln-Center-Campus-Map.pdf


CONFERENCE HOTELS

We have arranged for special rates with several nearby hotels if you book via these links. Please note that hotels do tend to book out quickly, so we encourage you to book early!
 
Empire Hotel: 
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY 10023
$339 Per Night Includes fees before taxes.  Rate expires September 18th
Fordham - GBC Roundtable Symposium Booking Link
Empire Hotel: 72 Hour Cancellation. Cancel by 3PM 3-days prior to arrival to avoid penalty fee of full reservation amount.
 
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Central Park:
538 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
$369 Per Night Plus taxes and fees
Book your group rate for Fordham University Oct 2026
Marriott Fairfield: Guests are able to cancel their reservations 72 hours prior to their arrival date. After the 72 hours there will be a cancellation fee of one night room and tax on their credit card. They will be charged for room and tax as well as an authorization of $50 per night at the time of check in. 
 
Hilton Garden Inn:
237 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
$400 Per Night Plus taxes
Book your Hilton group rate for Fordham University 
Hilton Garden Inn: Cancel 48 hours before reservation, pay at check in

Dream Hotel Midtown:
210 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
$295 Per Night Plus taxes
GBC Roundtable PMBA/OMBA at Fordham Gabelli DREAM MIDTOWN
Dream Hyatt: Cancel 48 hours before reservation, pay at check in

OTHER HOTELS
There are hundreds of hotels to choose from in New York City, and you can choose to stay in the middle of Times Square, close to Central Park, or in the Upper West Side.
 
For a list of hotels close to campus, please click here.

PROGRAM AGENDA AND EVENT LOCATIONS
Visit here for the latest agenda and room information on the web or on the Whova app. Watch you email for more information on the event app.

LUGGAGE STORAGE
Luggage storage will be provided. Neither the Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable nor Fordham University assumes liability for lost, stolen, or damaged luggage.

ATTIRE
Business casual is the recommended attire.

WIFI
Wifi login information will be provided in the Whova App

 

Registration Now Open! 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration will open soon for the 2026 Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable Curricular Innovation Symposium and 2026 PMBA/OMBA Conference! 
 
Last year’s combined event was a huge hit, so we recommend you register as soon as possible and make your hotel reservations right away.  

Pricing for the 2026 Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable Symposium and the 2026 PMBA/OMBA Conference will be:
  • $950 for each attendee
  • Roundtable Members and PMBA/OMBA Advisory Board Members will receive a $250 discount for their additional attendees after their first registered attendee.

To register:
If you are a Roundtable member school, please click on the MEMBER button and login with your membership credentials and register yourself and your associates.  All registrants must be in our system for registration. 

If you are not a Roundtable member, please click on the PUBLIC button.  Then you can register yourself and up to two guests.  

If you need any assistance with your membership login credentials, to add staff members to your records or with any other questions, please email info@gbcroundtable.org or call 1-844-784-6227, ext 1.

Cancellations
Requests for refunds must be submitted via email at info@mbaroundtable.org on the following schedule:
  • October 9, 2026 or before: Full refund.
  • After October 9, 2026: Refunds will not be granted after this date.
Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for a refund. Transfer of registration to another colleague at your institution is allowed, please email info@gbcroundtable.org for assistance.

Click here for Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable membership information and application.



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