3D-4CH Kickoff Meeting in Trento and Workshop to Align 3D-4CH with Key European Initiatives

When: 18-20 February 2025
Where: FBK, Humanities hub, via Santa Croce 77, Trento (Italy) 

The 3D-4CH project is set to launch with a Kickoff Meeting in Trento (IT) from 18–20 February 2025, bringing together a diverse group of consortium partners, experts, and key stakeholders. This gathering marks not only the beginning of our collaborative efforts but also a significant opportunity to connect and align with crucial European initiatives, including the Common Data Space for Cultural Heritage and the European Cloud for Heritage OpEn Science.

Public Workshop via YouTube Live Stream

🗓️ 19th February
🕙 10.00 - 16.30 CET

A highlight of the event will be the public session on 19th February, featuring keynote speeches and a roundtable discussion on the future of 3D cultural heritage preservation. This session will serve as a platform to explore synergies between competence centers, cutting-edge research, and ongoing European strategies that shape the digital transformation of cultural heritage.

Speakers for the public session:

• Geert Verhoeven (Dept. of Prehistoric & Historical Archaeology, University of Vienna) – "Mind the Gap"

• Antonella Guidazzoli (Head of Visit Lab, HPC Supercomputing Division, CINECA) – "The Isabella d’Este Virtual Studiolo"

Roundtable discussion: "The Role of Competence Centres in the Cultural Heritage Community"

Featuring:

• Geert Verhoeven (University of Vienna)

• Antonella Guidazzoli (CINECA)

• Andreas Georgopoulos (NTUA & ICOMOS International Board Member)

• Harry Verwayen (EUROPEANA General Director)

• Lorena Aldana (Head of External Relations and Advocacy, Europeana)

• Xavier Rodier (CNRS, ECHOES project coordinator)

• Roberto Di Giulio (INCEPTION, 4CH Scientific Coordinator)

• Members of the 3D-4CH Advisory Board

Download the agenda here.

The workshop is free of charge and can be joined through the YouTube stream below. You can access the live stream in a separate window here.

Press Release

This Kickoff Meeting will not only set the foundation for 3D-4CH but also strengthen its integration within the broader European cultural heritage ecosystem. By fostering collaboration with initiatives like the European Cloud for Heritage OpEn Science and the Common Data Space for Cultural Heritage, the 3D-4CH consortium ensures that the project contributes to a larger, cohesive vision for the future of digital heritage preservation in Europe. The 3D-4CH project is more than a technological advancement - it is a step towards making Europe’s cultural heritage more accessible, interactive, and safeguarded for the future.

You can download the press release to accompany the kick-off meeting and the public workshop here.