The aim of the conference was to present recent developments and new trends in algebra, with emphasis on the use of geometrical, topological, and combinatorial methods.
The main subjects included ring and module theory, representation theory of algebras, homological algebra, category theory, homotopy theory, model theory.
A day has been dedicated to Alberto Facchini on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

The conference has been held in Abbazia di Spineto, a Vallombrosian abbey located in the south border of Siena, in the countryside of Tuscany.

For more information see www.abbaziadispineto.com

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