The common European data space for cultural heritage is the European Commission’s flagship initiative to foster the creation and reuse of content in the cultural and creative sectors and accelerate the digital transformation of Europe’s cultural sector. Its achievements depend on the efforts and expertise of the data space consortium, led by the Europeana Initiative, but also on diverse and innovative projects which enrich and enhance the data space and cultural heritage sector.
The Heritage Horizons: Europeana Project Week, taking place from 25 - 29 November 2024, will put the spotlight on these projects and their inspiring work. Project Week will showcase their efforts while facilitating collaboration and connection, accelerating knowledge sharing and shaping new project opportunities. Sessions will highlight the role of digital technologies in developing the data space, preserving and engaging with cultural heritage, advancing social inclusion, encouraging reuse and promoting sustainability.
Read on to find out why you should join!
Discover new innovations
The featured projects are developing new tools for data enrichment, methodologies for engagement, inspiring stories with cultural heritage - and so much more. Joining this event gives you an opportunity to get an insight into this work and the potential it has for the cultural heritage sector. It is also a chance to see first hand how EU funding programmes and initiatives support Europe’s cultural heritage sector and its digital transition.
Share knowledge and expertise
Project Week will not only showcase initiatives - it is also an opportunity for learning. The event will bring together experts from the projects, Europeana Network Association Members, Europeana aggregators, key stakeholders and leaders from across the data space to share knowledge, learnings and best practices for the cultural heritage sector. It is a chance to hear about the latest developments in the data space and the efforts which underpin them.
Collaborate
Project Week will be an opportunity to connect with professionals from across the data space ecosystem. It will be a platform to meet experts, share insights and explore potential collaborations for further projects. The event will offer a number of formal and informal networking opportunities, and give you the chance to build new relationships.
Hot topics in focus
Each day of Project Week will have a focus relevant to the data space and cultural heritage sector and spotlight the projects which focus on that particular topic.
Days one and five will discuss the social, green and digital transformation of the cultural heritage sector, and how it can contribute to this ‘triple transformation’ of Europe. Day two will focus on the transformative potential of 3D technologies in the cultural sector, highlighting their impact on digital heritage, accessibility, and immersive cultural experiences. Day three explores strategies to encourage the reuse of cultural heritage data, and foster collaborations between cultural heritage and education. Whilst day four will consider the role of Artificial Intelligence in digital heritage.
Register now
Register for Project Week through the link below! You can register for each day separately, allowing you to choose the days and sessions which interest you the most. We can’t wait to see you there, and in the meantime, invite you to explore the projects that will be in focus on the week.