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Subject: The Industry's Future

This conference will explore the material dimensions of inscribed knowledge across modern disciplinary lines, featuring talks by internationally known scholars in History, Literature, Digital Humanities, Geography, Music and Art History. Drawing on a diverse range of methodological approaches, the speakers will collectively address the role of material inscription in the formation, or deformation, of knowledge from roughly 1660-1850. Kinds of inscription that we will consider include manuscripts, drawings, maps, graffiti, archives, books and other objects. We will also consider the physical circuits and practices (i.e., manual, technological, social, institutional) through which such inscriptions traveled.

Location: The Ace Hotel, Boston

Ace Hotel New York is a 12-story hotel in the heart of Boston. The unique new boutique hotel has 260 rooms and is located near the river. There is a train stop right around the corner and it's within walking distance of many popular destinations. You can easily take Amtrak in or fly into Logan.

Our rates are cheap for Boston hotels and motels, even if you book at the last minute. They are some of the cheapest Boston rooms you will find. It's like knowing a little secret. Check often for upcoming deals and packages.

Our luxury amenities include room service, free wi-fi and a gym. Come to check out the lobby bar scene, where DJs often play music. It's open late. And check the calendar for upcoming events. We have a ballroom called Liberty Hall that's a good venue for corporate events or a party. The Boardroom event space and our lobby are good for that, too. Our accommodations are pet-friendly, which really means dog-friendly.