The conference will be held at the main building of the University of Vienna. All sessions with the exception of social events will take place at the historic building located at the center of Vienna.

The university was founded by Duke Rudolph IV "The Founder" on March 12, 1365 - "Alma Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis" as it has been called by literary sources. In 2015 the University of Vienna celebrates its 650th anniversary. Aside from the conference, there will be a varied programme for anniversary starting on March 12, 2015 including festivals, exhibitions, symposia and presentations for a broad audience in various media.