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Trade Fair Heritage 2025

Library of the University of Wrocław and Cyfrowa Droga invite you to the Trade Fair Heritage 2025 – Spring Edition, which is to be held within the walls of the Library of the University of Wrocław, co-organiser of the event.

Two days full of inspiration await participants! The trade fair is not only an opportunity to meet exhibitors but also the opportunity to take part in an enthralling conference on cultural heritage, the arts, and the preservation of traditions.

As part of the event, an academic conference will be held ‘Transcending borders – interdisciplinarity and cooperation in research, preservation, and dissemination of cultural heritage’, scheduled for 20–21 March 2025 at the University Library. It aims to create a space for the exchange of experiences between researchers, practitioners, and representatives of the GLAM sector institutions (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums), as well as NGOs and local communities.

During the conference, an attempt will be made to assess the importance of interdisciplinarity and collaboration in addressing the key challenges of cultural heritage research, conservation, and dissemination. A special emphasis will be placed on the effective interaction of academic, public, and private institutions to optimise heritage activities.

The event will provide an opportunity to discuss the organisation of cooperation, the use of new technologies, and the launch of initiatives to optimise costs and implement joint projects. It will also be a space for the presentation of good practices, the exchange of expertise, and the establishment of cross-sectoral cooperation.

In the course of the event, participants will have the opportunity to take part in practical workshops and panel discussions on the future of cultural heritage in the context of technological, organisational, and social challenges.

CONFERENCE TEMATIC PANELS:

I. Interdisciplinary research on cultural heritage
A panel on the latest trends and developments in heritage research. Speakers will present research methods combining different scientific disciplines, such as history, archeology, anthropology or computer science, physics, and chemistry, and discuss how these approaches contribute to advancing knowledge and preserving heritage. Particular attention will be paid to international cooperation and the importance of innovative technologies in research.

II. Digital signange solutions in cultural heritage
The panel will focus on the use of modern technologies in the heritage presentation digitisation process. Innovative tools that enable both preservation and broad access to heritage resources in a digital environment will be discussed. The discussion will also cover issues related to data interoperability and accessibility for different audiences.

III. Records of heritage – tools, challenges, and practices
The panel will be dedicated to the importance of documentation in cultural heritage conservation, covering topics such as conservation documents, digital databases, photogrammetry, and process standardisation. Speakers will delve into the challenges of legal, technological, and financial aspects of documenting heritage sites, and present examples of good practice in this field.

IV. Promotion of cultural heritage – from local initiatives to global campaigns
The panel will concentrate on strategies for cultural heritage promotion, considering local and international activities. Participants will discuss how to engage local communities, develop educational offerings, and popularise heritage using digital media, social media platforms, and new technologies. The panel will present examples of successful promotional campaigns and initiatives.

Translated by Marcelina Kida (student of English Studies at the University of Wrocław) as part of the translation practice.