Kickoff & Workshop

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 officially kick off with a meeting in Trento, Italy, from February 18–20, 2025. This event will bring together a diverse network of consortium partners, specialists, and key stakeholders to launch our joint efforts. Beyond marking the project’s start, it also presents a valuable opportunity to engage with significant European initiatives, such as the Common Data Space for Cultural Heritage and the European Cloud for Heritage Open Science.

Public Workshop via YouTube Live Stream

When: 19 February │ 10.00 – 16.30 CET

A key moment of the kickoff will be the public session on February 19, featuring thought-provoking keynote presentations and a roundtable discussion on the future of 3D cultural heritage preservation. This session will explore the intersection of competence centers, advanced research, and major European strategies shaping the digital evolution 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)
  • Xavier Rodier (CNRS, ECHOES project coordinator)
  • Roberto Di Giulio (INCEPTION, 4CH Scientific Coordinator)
  • Members of the 3D-4CH Advisory Board