Most participants are staying at the University of Utah Guest House . 110 South Fort Douglas Boulevard, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113
TRAX (light rail in Salt Lake City), https://www.rideuta.com/Services/TRAX
Parking on campus, https://commuterservices.utah.edu/visitor-short-term-parking/ Talks will be held at the University Guest House (Thursday/Friday) and in JWB (Saturday/Sunda), near presidents circle.
Flying, you'll want to fly into SLC (Salt Lake City International Airport), https://slcairport.com/
(Lunch) The Point in the Huntsman Cancer Institute
Indochine (Vietnamese, many vegetarian options)
Publik Eds (coffee and lighter food)
The Pie Pizzeria Underground (pizza and beer)
Rio Grande Cafe (Mexican)
Osteria Amore (Upscale Italian)
There are two very popular hikes relatively close to the department: the Living Room trail (2.3 miles round-trip, steep) and the Mount Wire trail (4.4 miles round-trip, also steep).
Near those trails, there is also the Natural History Museum of Utah and the Red Butte Gardens.