We are excited to announce that Ben Orlin, Math with Bad Drawings, will be the speaker at our Spring Symposium!

🗓️ May 15, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

📍 Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 1000, 11500 - 35 St. SE Calgary, Alberta

On May 15, MCATA is bringing Ben Orlin (author of Math with Bad Drawings) to Calgary for a daylong parade of his favorite mathematical games and puzzles.

It will be a full day of a hands-on dive into joyous problem-solving. We’ll be exploring everything from quick games to deeper puzzles that range from "quick and fun" to "AGHHH, WHY CAN’T I SOLVE THIS?!"

The Details:

• Who: Ben Orlin + You

• Cost: $119.99

• The Goal: Get classroom-ready games by experiencing the struggle ourselves.

Click here to Register Now

Register by: April 29

Come prepared to learn, play, and get delightfully stuck.

Contact MCATA's registrar if you have questions about your registration.