AREAS AND TOPICS

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING SESSION, ICT & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, MUSEOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT SESSION, ARCHITECTURE SESSION, EUROPEAN FUNDS FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE, EDUCATION FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE

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MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING SESSION

MATERIALS SCIENCE

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Chemical and Physical advancement in the development of new materials and methods for the conservation/restoration of CH
  • Future trends in conservation and restoration technology: biotechnology, nanotechnology, tailored materials, physical techonologies
  • Assessment of effectiveness, compatibility, reversibility of new conservation treatments and methods
  • Ice-dry sandblasting method (CO2)
  • Stone material decay
  • Stone physical and petrochemical characterization
  • Methods and instruments for the conservation diagnosis and treatments
  • Restoration with plasma technologies
  • Nanomaterials and novel technologies for restoration

ENGINEERING

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Technology applications on art conservation and restoration on archaeological sites
  • Conservative restoration of the built-in model
  • Technologies for the design of conservative intervention
  • Interactive methods and augmented reality for virtual exploration and fruition of cultural heritage
  • User-centred experience of CH
  • 3D modelling and 3D printing for education and for societal challenges
  • Underwater 3D acquisition methods and systems for archaeology
  • Robot and robotic platforms for service tasks in CH Restoration
  • Geomatics and Structural Modelling for CH

DIAGNOSTICS AND MONITORING

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Advancement in damage assessment: diagnosis (I.R., U.V., Raman, X-ray spectrophotometric technologies, tomography, X-ray, gas-chromatography and other analytical methods) and monitoring for the restoration, preventive conservation and maintenance of CH
  • Development and application of mathematic modelling as tools for damage assessment, monitoring and adaptation to climate change impacts
  • Protecting cultural heritage assets from risks and damages resulting from earthquakes, fires, storms, looting and extreme events
  • Assessing Heritage damages and diagnosing spell-over effects of wars and armed conflicts.
  • Scientific techniques and methods developed in materials science to offer invaluable information to archaeology, art history and conservation
  • Scheduled Conservation: preventive and predictive conservation
  • Education and painting conservation

ICT & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

ARCHITECTURE SESSION

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CH

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Machine learning
  • Deep learning
  • Big data analytics
  • Search and planning
  • Knowledge representation and reasoning
  • Constraint satisfaction and optimization
  • Natural language processing
  • Argumentation
  • Robotics and perception
  • Autonomous agents and multiagent systems
  • Ethical and cultural issues in AI

ICT AND DIGITAL HERITAGE

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Methods and systems for enhancing heritage fruition and storytelling
  • New methods for Education on art, conservation and restoration
  • Applications: document image processing and analysis, ancient photograph digital processing, ancient paper digital processing. Automatic understanding of writing and/or symbols on ancient documents
  • Systems, methods and applications for measurement, analysis and understanding of artistic artefacts
  • Ubiquitous and remote access to digital cultural heritage
  • 4D Reconstruction of Tangible Cultural Heritage
  • Multimedia, Multilingua, Data Management, Archiving
  • Archaeological Analysis and Interpretive Design
  • Innovative solutions for the consolidation, dissemination, demonstration and exploitation of results, training and education related to the tangible and intangible CH (including open access to scientific results in cultural heritage as well as their preservation)
  • Systems, Methods and applications for Virtual and Digital Restoration
  • 3D scanning, image scanning, remote sensing and no-contact and non-destructive methods
  • Rural / urban regeneration based on cultural heritage
  • Cultural Tourism & Travel Applications

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Built cultural heritage and sustainable urban development
  • Smart materials for architecture and cultural heritage
  • Biomimetics and bioinspiration for the design of innovative materials and systems
  • Validation and LCA
  • Governance for the enhancements of the cultural heritage as key element for sustainable urban strategies

NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Smart materials
  • Artificial Intelligence & Digital Design Tools in Architecture
  • Augmented Reality
  • Software architecture and design
  • Automated Document Processing
  • Autonomous Construction
  • Autonomous Monitoring
  • Computational Design
  • Construction Management
  • Impactful AI
  • Smart Buildings and Cities
  • Sustainable Development

MUSEOLOGY

MUSEOLOGY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Artificial Intelligence for Museums: automatic cataloguing, interpretation, and accessibility of museum collections, including ancient texts, sculptures, and fragile artifacts.

  • Virtual and Augmented Museums: immersive experiences through VR, AR, and MR technologies.

  • Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) in Museology: smart guides, interactive storytelling, and visitor-centered interfaces.

  • Ethics and Responsibility in Digital Museology: authenticity, copyright, privacy, and the challenges of digital replicas.

  • Preventive Conservation and Monitoring: advanced imaging, sensors, and AI for climate control, degradation detection, and preservation.

  • Participatory Museology: citizen science, community involvement, co-curation, and educational projects with schools and universities.

  • Data Management and Interoperability: digital archiving, metadata standards, and Linked Open Data for museums.

  • Soundscapes and Performance in Museums: site-specific artistic interventions to enrich cultural heritage experiences.

  • Cross-disciplinary Collaborations: connecting curators, technologists, researchers, and artists in heritage innovation.

MUSEOLOGY & EMERGING THECNOLOGIES

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Virtual and Immersive Museums: Exploring VR/AR applications for cultural heritage engagement.
  • Digital Twins of Museum Collections: Creating precise digital replicas for conservation, research, and accessibility.
  • Gamification and Interactive Storytelling: Enhancing visitor experience through dynamic narratives and participatory design.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Curatorial Practice: Personalized recommendations, automated tagging, and predictive visitor analytics.

CONSERVATION & RESTORATION IN THE MUSEUM CONTEXT - MUSEOLOGY IN CRITICAL CONTEXTS

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Digital Diagnostics for Museum Objects: Multispectral imaging, tomography, and AI-based damage assessment.
  • Advanced Materials for Display and Preservation: Smart materials, nanotechnologies, and reversible supports.
  • Simulated and Non-Invasive Restoration: Using digital models to plan and visualize conservation strategies.
  • Museums in Conflict Zones and Post-Disaster Areas: Strategies for digital preservation and emergency response.
  • Museums and Urban Resilience
  • security systems in Museum
  • Illicit Traffic

MUSEUM MANAGEMENT, MONITORING & SUSTAINABILITY - EDUCATION, TRAINING & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Smart Museums: Environmental sensors, visitor flow tracking, and energy optimization.
  • Cultural Sustainability Metrics: Evaluating the social and environmental impact of museum operations.
  • Digital Accessibility and Inclusion: Technologies to overcome physical, cognitive, and linguistic barriers.
  • Innovative Educational Models in Museums: Digital labs, augmented reality, and AI-assisted learning.
  • Museums as STEM and Digital Humanities Hubs: Bridging disciplines through experiential learning.
  • Participatory Museology: Citizen curation, crowdsourced exhibitions, and community-driven content creation.

ENVIRONMENT SESSION

CULTURAL HERITAGE MICROBIOMES

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Diagnostic and monitoring.
  • Analysis of biodeterioration of cultural heritage.
  • Eco-friendly (o low-impact) treatment procedures of biodeterioration.
  • Bio-restoration of cultural heritage by using biological-driven techniques.
  • Molecular approaches for exploitation of damaged cultural heritage.
  • Omics approaches for cultural heritage

ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Monitoring of Cultural Heritage indoor environments
  • Climate change and underwater cultural heritage: Impacts and challenges
  • Earthquake risk mitigation of urban cultural heritage assets
  • Restoration and Rehabilitation of CH sites
  • Climate change and underwater cultural heritage: Impacts and challenges
  • Disaster risk management of cultural heritage

GEOMATICS 4 WATER - RELATED CH

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • 3D acquisition methods and systems for totally or partially submerged Cultural Heritage.
  • Monitoring of underwater Cultural Heritage for planned conservation and risk protection.
  • Preserving the landscape: how water changes the land
  • Acquisition systems for the detection of  water pollutants.
  • BIM and HBIM for river, lake and maritime structures and infrastructures.
  • Gardens and fountains: measurements and operations of historical and contemporary water supply systems.
  • 3D modelling for X-reality applications in and under water
  • Between land and water: Cartography as synthesis of history, art and nature
  • Measuring underwater: techniques, education and storytelling

SPECIAL & THEMATIC SESSIONS

EUROPEAN FUNDS FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Success cases
  • Ongoing projects
  • Opportunities and Perspectives

LEARNING FROM THE PAST: ANCIENT TECHNOLOGIES INSPIRING THE FUTURE OF CONSERVATION AND MATERIALS SCIENCE

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Heritage Science;

  • Archaeometry;

  • Ancient Technologies;

  • Earthen Materials;

  • Sustainable Conservation;

  • Bio-inspired Design;

  • Traditional Knowledge;

  • Material Innovation

EDUCATION FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Educational Approaches & Resources

  • Formal Education: Incorporate heritage into school curricula, including history, culture, and citizenship, to connect students with local and global traditions. 
  • Non-Formal Education: Organize community events, workshops, seminars, and youth forums to engage a wider audience in learning about cultural heritage. 
  • Professional Training: Provide specialized courses and apprenticeships for heritage professionals in areas like conservation, education, and cultural welfare. 
  • Digital Resources: Utilize web-based platforms, online talks, podcasts, and digital archives to provide accessible learning experiences for distance learners. 
Engaging with Heritage
  • Tangible Heritage: Teach about monuments, sites, and artifacts through guided walks, interactive displays, and hands-on activities like tactile plaques. 
  • Intangible Heritage: Explore oral traditions, performing arts, crafts, and social practices by integrating living heritage into lessons and organizing demonstrations. 
  • Local Integration: Identify local heritage practices that resonate with the school and community to create relevant and impactful learning experiences. 
Goals of Cultural Heritage Education
  • Awareness & Appreciation: Increase understanding of the values and significance of cultural heritage, fostering a sense of identity and belonging. 
  • Conservation & Preservation: Equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to protect cultural heritage for future generations. 
  • Empowerment: Encourage active participation in heritage conservation and sustainable development. 
  • Intercultural Understanding: Promote empathy and a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity by exposing learners to different perspectives and traditions. 

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