NETWORKING EVENT #3
Cultural Heritage and Digitalization

- Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Time: 8:30 AM - 16:30 PM
- Location: Centre for Humanities, Kreljeva 6, Koper
70 experts at the networking event
As part of the KRPAN project, ZRS Koper conducted a networking event titled Cultural Heritage and Digitalization on September 18, 2024. The event was attended by 70 experts and representatives from various sectors, including researchers, innovators, business representatives, and cultural institutions. The goal was to encourage stakeholder collaboration, form partnerships, and leverage the power of tradition and technology for applications to upcoming calls for European programs, such as Horizon Europe.
At the hybrid event, which took place at the Center for Humanities in Koper with an online broadcast, 19 new ideas for future European projects were presented. New contacts were established among the presenters of project ideas and the other participants, aiming to enhance ideas and form consortia for applications to centralized European calls.






Unlocking Innovations at the Crossroads of Tradition and Technology
In the landscape of progress, the convergence of cultural heritage and digitalization stands as a beacon of innovation. Just as networking is pivotal for the realization of successful EU centralized projects, this event serves as a nexus for connecting minds and fostering partnerships to harness the power of both tradition and technology.
Why Attend?
The event presents a prime opportunity to forge connections with researchers and other institutions in the realms of cultural heritage and digitalization. Together, we aim to cultivate consortia for upcoming international calls, including the Horizon Europe program and other European initiatives focused on digitalization and heritage.

What to Expect
Engage with a diverse array of speakers, pitchers, and participants, including historians, archaeologists, and other researchers, as well as industry representatives eager to explore opportunities for partnership and consortia formation for upcoming international calls under the Horizon Europe program and other international projects.

Keynote Speakers
- Davor Kozmus, PhD, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Slovenia, NCP HE Cluster 2 - Culture, Creativity and Inclusive society
- Andreja Umek Venturini, PhD, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Slovenia, NCP HE Cluster 4 - Digital, Industry and Space
- Tilen Glavina, PhD, Deputy Director and Head of Centre for Venetian History and Cultural Heritage at ZRS Koper
- Mr Sergio Calò, Cluster Director of the Venetian Cluster
- Simona Bergoč, PhD, Cultural Heritage Directorate at Ministry of Culture of Slovenia

Grant Opportunities
Explore possibilities for partnership and consortia formation for upcoming international calls under Horizon Europe Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive society and Cluster 4: Digital, Industry, and Space, and other European programs.
Who Can Attend?
Researchers, innovators, and enthusiasts in the fields of cultural heritage and digitalization, as well as professionals in related areas.
Ready to Pitch Your Project Idea?
- Register: Secure your spot by signing up through the provided link. Apply now!
- Create Your Presentation: Use the template we send you to craft an engaging presentation that highlights your project idea, interests, and collaboration goals.
- Pitch Your Project Idea: Share your innovative project idea with others at the event on 18 September.
- Discover Participants: Explore diverse participant profiles to find potential partners.
- Request Meetings: Schedule bilateral meetings to seize collaboration opportunities.
- Network: Connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities
Registration for pitch is open until August 16 2024.
Interested in Joining as an Observer?
- Register: Secure your spot by signing up through the provided link. Apply now!
- Discover Participants: Explore diverse participant profiles to find potential partners.
- Request Meetings: Schedule bilateral meetings to seize collaboration opportunities.
- Network: Connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities
Registration is open until 3 September 2024.

Agenda
This diverse participation promises a rich program featuring a variety of stimulating speakers, compelling ideas, and a diverse array of participants. Seize this chance to connect with a network of researchers delving into similar fields. Refer below for the event’s program schedule.
Discover opportunities for collaboration in the fields of cultural heritage and digitalization alongside researchers from across Europe.
Register now
Register now for this international networking event and enhance your chances of successful participation in Horizon Europe calls. Join us in shaping the future through digitalizing the past. Register today!
Pitch Registration Deadline: August 16, 2024 Apply now
Observer Registration Deadline: September 3, 2024 Apply now
Event Details
Location: Centre for Humanities SRC (Center humanističnih znanosti ZRS), Kreljeva 6, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
Contact: cup@zrs-kp.si / +386 5 66 37 716
This event is organized within the framework of the KRPAN project, “Fosering the Research Support and Activities for Progress in European Research Projects”, co-funded by the Republic of Slovenia, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and the European Union – NextGenerationEU.