08:30 – 09:30 – Registration and Welcome Coffee

Participants will be able to collect their badges, conference materials and start the day with a cup of coffee, getting to know colleagues and discussing upcoming sessions.

09:30 – 10:00 – Official opening of the conference

Welcome speech from the organizers
Speech by the representative of the European Commission for Culture and Digital Technologies
Opening speech by the Conference Chair

10:00 – 11:00 – Panel Discussion: “The Future of Digital Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities”

This panel session will bring together key experts and opinion leaders to discuss global trends in the digitalization of cultural heritage. Consider the impact of new technologies and regulatory challenges.

11:00 – 11:30 – Coffee break and networking

11:30 – 13:00 – Section 1: “Digitization and Preservation of Artifacts”.

Discussion of the latest digitization, 3D scanning and storage techniques for cultural and historical objects. Participants will learn about practical cases and innovative projects.

Paper 1: “3D Scanning Technologies for Museum Collections”
Paper 2: “Using AI to analyze and preserve ancient manuscripts”

13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch

14:00 – 15:30 – Master Classes and Workshops

Participants can choose one of the parallel masterclasses to dive into the practical aspects of digitization and management of cultural objects.

Masterclass 1: “Tools for creating interactive virtual museums”
Master Class 2: Best Practices in Digital Artifact Restoration

15:30 – 16:00 – Coffee break and technology exhibition

16:00 – 17:30 – Section 2: Policies and Standards for Digital Cultural Heritage

Paper 1: “Regulating digital access to cultural heritage: the European context”.
Paper 2: “Digital standardization and accessibility: how to make cultural heritage accessible to all”

17:30 – 18:30 – Wrapping up the first day. Networking with a buffet

Participants will be able to discuss what they have heard during the day and socialize with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.