A EuroMed2026 Special Edition 26-29 May 2026, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
We are very pleased to officially announce the EuroMed2026 Digital Heritage Summit. Held under the auspices of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union and organised by the UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage at the Cyprus University of Technology, in partnership with Heritage Malta, the Digital Heritage Summit 2026 is a special edition of EuroMed—Europe’s leading platform for research, policy dialogue, and technological innovation in Digital Cultural Heritage.
Why this Summit Matters
Held at a critical point in the implementation of the European Commission’s recommendation for the creation of a common European data space in the field of Cultural Heritage, the Summit is an opportunity for policymakers, academia, memory institutions, and industry experts to come together in the shaping of the new era in the digital transformation of Cultural Heritage in Europe and worldwide.
From AI-driven analysis and immersive XR experiences to advanced 3D digitisation and new data governance- approaches, the Cultural Heritage sector is undergoing profound structural change as digital technologies redefine Cultural Heritage documentation, protection, interpretation and reuse. The Digital Heritage Summit 2026 will address:
• The strategic role of Digital Cultural Heritage in developing European policy
• AI, XR, & advanced visualisation of cultural heritage for research & public engagement
• Digital sovereignty, data spaces, & data interoperability
• Ethical, inclusive, & sustainable innovation
• Cultural heritage protection against looting, destruction, climate risk, & illicit trafficking
• The contribution of heritage to competitiveness, education, tourism, & regional development
The Summit positions Cultural Heritage not only as a field of academic study, but as a driver of innovation, resilience, and cross-sector cooperation within the EU and internationally.
Strategic Partnerships & the European Dimension
The Summit is organised in cooperation with leading European initiatives and institutions, including:
• European Commission (DG CONNECT)
• Europeana Foundation
• The EU Digital Europe EUreka3D-XR project and The EUreka3D Competence Centre
• Time Machine Organisation
• The Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives & Museums Group (AI4LAM)
• The EU Horizon Europe projects HERITALISE, STECCI, and IMPULSE
This cooperation between key European partners ensures that discussions will move beyond theory to developing concrete frameworks, funding instruments, and implementation pathways.
The Summit will be held in person at Cyprus University of Technology; participation is free of charge (however, registration is mandatory via the Summit website). For registration and more information, please visit the EuroMed2026 Digital Heritage Summit website.
The full Call for Participation can be downloaded as a .PDF file HERE
