#mathsjam

I fear I may have talked myself into attending a maths conference.

It's called MathsJam and it's in Staffordshire on the 13th and 14th of November (so would involve an overnight stay).

The promo says:

The MathsJam is an opportunity for like-minded self-confessed maths enthusiasts to get together and share stuff they like. Puzzles, games, problems, or just anything they think is cool or interesting.


It's not cheap, and would involve quite a train ride, but the more I think about it the more I'd like to go. It's run by some pretty inspirational people in the mathosphere, and I think it may be great for my own professional development (even if it has nothing to do with schools).


What is it for?
It seems to me as if it's a UK version of the 'Gathering for Gardner', a U.S. event celebrating the like and work of Martin Gardner who sadly died recently.


I've reserved a place, but am yet to pay, so technically could pull out, I'm not sure. My biggest fear is that it will be FULL of real maths people, and I'll seem somewhat unintelligent in comparison. I could get round that part by staying quiet for most of the event, but what happens in the evening when you are expected to mingle, to talk, to exchange?