# The Australian Direction: A conference honoring the mathematical contributions of Matt Emerton and Mark Kisin

- Dates: 10 August 2026 to 14 August 2026
- Location: Marriott Library Learning Space, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States
- Organiser: Sean Howe
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Australian Direction is a conference honoring the mathematical contributions of Matt Emerton and Mark Kisin. It features talks on advanced mathematical topics. This event is for mathematicians.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://seanpkh.github.io/australian-direction.html)
- [Registration](https://www.keerthimadapusi.com/australian_direction.html)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Christophe Breuil, virtual talk
- Frank Calegari
- Ana Caraiani
- Pierre Colmez
- Yiwen Ding
- Toby Gee
- Mathilde Gerbelli-Gauthier
- Daniel Le

## Where to stay

- **Little America Hotel Salt Lake City**: 350 m from the venue, 500 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, 84101
  - [Hotel website](https://saltlake.littleamerica.com/)
  - Phone: +1 801-363-6781
- **Fairfield Inn and Suites Salt Lake City Downtown**: 380 m from the venue, 130 West 400 South, Salt Lake City, 84101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/slcfd)
- **Peery Hotel**: 390 m from the venue, 110 W 300 South, Salt Lake City
- **Hilton Salt Lake City Center**: 400 m from the venue, 255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, 84101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/slccchh-hilton-salt-lake-city-center/)
  - Phone: +1 801-328-2000
- **Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City**: 440 m from the venue, 15 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, 84101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.monaco-saltlakecity.com/)
  - Phone: +1 801-595-0000
- **Salt Lake City Marriott City Center**: 440 m from the venue, 220 South State Street, Salt Lake City, 84111
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/slccc-salt-lake-city-marriott-city-center/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 801-961-8700
- **Metropolitan Inn**: 450 m from the venue, 524 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, 84101
- **Comfort Inn**: 470 m from the venue, 171 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, 84101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/utah/west-valley-city/comfort-inn-hotels)
  - Phone: +1 801-325-5300

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