They take place every year in Prato with a defined cadence (beginning: second Sunday in May).

Every year, about 200 scholars form all over the world participate. The themes to deal with are selected by the Scientific Committee some years in advance.

The theme of the LVII Study Week, which took place from May 10th to 14th 2025, was: "Le associazioni di mestiere nell'economia dell'Europa preindustriale (secoli XII-XVIII) • Trade associations in the economy of pre-industrial Europe (12th–18th centuries)". The next LVIII Study Week, which will take place from May 9th to 13th 2026, will discuss about "Il ruolo delle comunità straniere nella crescita economica dell'Europa preindustriale e dell'area mediterranea (secoli XIII-XVIII) • The role of foreign communities in the economic growth of pre-industrial Europe and Mediterranean Area (13th-18th centuries)".

A lot of space for discussion is scheduled.
Participation is opened to those who are interested.

By sending to the secretariat of the Foundation the participant's card, in due time, the Foundation can also provide for the hotel reservation with the special prices fixed with the receptive structures.

During all the conference, with the exclusion of the inaugural session, it's available the simultaneous translation in Italian, English and French.