Event Location & Directions
The Learning Ideas Conference 2026 will be held online and in New York, at the Faculty House conference center on Columbia University’s campus on Morningside Drive, north of 116th St.
Directions
By Subway:
Take the “1” train to the 116th Street stop (note: the “2” or “3” lines do not stop there).
The regular campus gates at 116th and Broadway will still be closed to the public at the time of the conference. Please walk either down to 114th Street or up to 120th Street, then turn onto Amsterdam. Enter the campus courtyard on the north side of 116th Street, between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive.
To view more direction options: click here.
By Bus:
Four bus lines serve the Columbia/Morningside Heights area:
M4 – Travels along Madison Avenue and Broadway, with stops near Columbia University.
M5 – Runs along Riverside Drive and Broadway, providing access to the campus.
M11 – Operates along Amsterdam Avenue, with stops close to Columbia University.
M104 – Follows Broadway, making stops near the university.
These buses stop at 116th Street and Broadway.
View the city bus map.
Please Note: The gate at 64 Morningside Drive, the published address of Faculty House, is not accessible.
Map
Getting Around New York
New York City is a very walkable city. Taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts are readily available.
The subway and bus systems also serve New York City and the surrounding areas. Click here to view the official subway map.