On 13 and 14 October 2026, Matera will host a major international event dedicated to cooperation, research and innovation in the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage across the Mediterranean, as part of the Matera 2026 Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue programme.
Organised by the Istituto Centrale per il Restauro (ICR), the two-day event will bring together international institutions, experts and researchers to share experiences, methodologies and new technologies for cultural heritage preservation.
– 13 October | International Cooperation Through Restoration
International cooperation for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage in Mediterranean countries, with a focus on ICR’s activities and projects in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya.
– 14 October | The CHEDAR Project
Multiscale remote sensing, digital twins, artificial intelligence and innovative technologies for monitoring, documenting and ensuring the preventive conservation of built heritage.
📍 Matera – School of Advanced Training and Studies of the Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, Via Luigi La Vista 5.
An opportunity to strengthen international cooperation and explore new perspectives for the future of cultural heritage.
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