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The conference will be held in Poitiers a classic French provincial city. Capital of the Poitou area of western France, and county-town of the Vienne department, it is a historic city that has conserved much of its old-world charm. 

The University of Poitiers is one of the oldest universities in France, founded in 1431. Nowadays, with 25% of the population being students, Poitiers is considered the 1st College Town in France.

The city is easily accessible by plane, TGV high-speed rail link, or car. The most popular tourist attraction just outside Poitiers, the Futuroscope, a future-themed hi-tech theme park with some attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world.