Conference Venue

Location: Tufts University, Medford/Somerville Campus
  • https://www.tufts.edu/about/tufts-at-a-glance
  • https://vimeo.com/82127711
  • Symposium Venue
  • Distler Auditorium, 8:00am – 6:00pm, August 9, 10 & 11
  • http://conferences.tufts.edu/distler-performance-hall
  • Poster Area: Time TBD, August 9, 10 & 11
  • isoft2017@tufts.edu
  • Food and refreshments
  • Catered morning break including coffee/tea/water and breakfast pastry Buffet Lunch in the Dewey-MacPhie dining hall (a short walking distance from Distler Auditorium)
  • https://dining.tufts.edu/where-to-eat/dewick-macphie-dining-center
  • Catered afternoon break including coffee/tea/water and snack (Any special dietary requirements must be requested in writing in advance.)
  • Athletic and Recreational Facilities
  • The athletic and recreational facilities of Tufts (tennis courts, playing fields, swimming pool, etc.) will be available to participants on the same basis as to Tufts students. The identification card that will be issued to all participants must be shown to gain access to these facilities.
  • Disabled Persons
  • If Conference and Event Services is notified in advance, all possible efforts will be made for arrangements to accommodate the needs of disabled participants. ISoFT will attempt to identify in advance any special needs of disabled registrants, faculty and guests attending the conference, and will notify conference and Event Services of such needs as covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for accommodation as soon as they are identified to ISoFT.
  • Parking
  • Parking permits to be placed in car windows will be issued and are valid in any space designated for a Tufts staff/faculty, commuter, or resident permit. Policies and restrictions for participant and staff parking are based on those that govern parking for Tufts personnel and students. Parking permits may not be used in the following areas: metered spaces, fire lanes, Medford and Somerville streets, and the Dowling Hall parking garage. Parking is available in Dowling Hall for an additional fee paid directly to the Tufts Parking Office (tokens may be purchased within the parking garage). Parking on Medford and Somerville streets is restricted as posted.