The conference will be held at Monash University's Prato Centre located on the ground and first floors of the elegant 18th century Palazzo Vaj on Via Pugliesi in the historic centre of Prato. See the Centre's exact location (Google Map). A guide to the Centre can be downloaded here.
Prato, in northern Tuscany, is close to several of Europe's most significant cities and institutions -- thirty minutes from Florence and the European University Institute in Fiesole, one hour from Bologna -- home to Europe's oldest university, two hours from Rome, and three hours from Milan. Florence airport is a fifteen minute drive away, where short flights can be taken to most major cities in Europe. Prato is on the major north-south railway line in Italy which links Rome with Milan, Turin, Munich and beyond. More about Prato.
Wireless internet will be available as well as local desktop computers for people without laptops.
From left to right, top to bottom:
1. Via Pugliesi - Palazzo Vaj at left
2. The Salone where our meeting will be held
3. The staircase leading up to our conference venue
4. Santa Maria delle Carceri
5. Bike path along the Bisenzio river
6. Rooftop terrace where our reception will be held