CSIL is proud to support the University of Milan (UNIMI) in the horizontal coordination of Spoke 2, a vital component of the CHANGES project. CHANGES, funded under the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), aims to transform cultural heritage preservation and valorisation through technological innovation, sustainable practices, and digital transformation. Spoke 2 focuses specifically on intangible cultural heritage, addressing how it can be revitalised, preserved, and shared using cutting-edge tools like virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and big data.
Our role in Spoke 2 focuses on ensuring horizontal coordination among partners by enhancing impact, creating synergies, and promoting awareness of achievements. This ensures that the project’s valuable outcomes are effectively disseminated to the academic community, cultural institutions, and the broader public, thereby amplifying its societal impact.
This week, we had the honour of attending the national event in Rome, Patrimonio Culturale al Futuro: Sostenibilità Sociale, Innovazione Tecnologica, Trasformazione Digitale, an in-depth exploration of how Italian cultural actors are driving forward these ambitious goals. The conference highlighted the innovative solutions being implemented by the CHANGES project to bring new life to Italy’s cultural heritage while addressing broader societal challenges.
A highlight of the event was experiencing cutting-edge technologies in action. From virtual and augmented reality applications to AI-driven tools, the demonstrations underscored how these innovations are reshaping accessibility and engagement with cultural heritage. One of the most exciting moments was the CHANGES Awards, a dynamic poster session where participants presented their projects to an expert jury. The winning projects, chosen for their innovation, practicality, and potential impact, will serve as incubators, with their solutions refined and brought to market.
As the project enters its final year, we are eager to amplify its impact by ensuring widespread dissemination of results and laying the foundation for the long-term sustainability of the initiatives developed.