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SUMMARY:ALPARC Conference "Innovate\, Educate\, Conserve: Action of Alpine Protected Areas on Biodiversity Conservation and Public Engagement"
DESCRIPTION:This conference aims to promote and facilitate methods of engaging children and young people more in the Protected Areas and Showcasing successful campaigns and initiatives from across the Alps. The conference will bring together stakeholders\, experts\, educators\, and enthusiasts to explore innovative approaches\, share best practices\, and catalyze action towards preserving alpine biodiversity. \n\nFurther details as well as the programme will follow shortly. In the meantime\, please mark your calendars and save these dates. \nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@alparc.org.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/alparc-conference-innovate-educate-conserve-action-of-alpine-protected-areas-on-biodiversity-conservation-and-public-engagement/
LOCATION:Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Interpreting our heritage for a better tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Cultural and natural heritages are the floor from which people look to the future. They are home to great opportunities. One of them is its possibility to help connect people with their places\, their history\, or to learn about the stories of others; as well as to recognize the value of the natural environment in which we live. When these heritages are disseminated in an enjoyable\, fun and meaningful way\, people strengthen their ideas about the fact that there are things worth pursuing and preserving. \nThe interpretation of heritage helps the bond between people and their heritages to grow and become more resistant to the ups and downs of our modernity\, suggesting that it is worth stopping to appreciate our environment\, our history and our historical moment. \nWith the tools of heritage interpretation\, tourist guides\, museographers\, disseminators in nature reserves\, biological reserves\, historical or archaeological sites\, archivists and other people who work closely with cultural and natural heritage\, obtain tools to provide memorable and meaningful experiences to their visitors\, while contributing to the preservation of the richness of our heritage. \nInterpatMx\, Mexican Association of Heritage Interpreters\, invites interpreters\, disseminators\, mediators and communicators of cultural and natural heritage to its First Face-to-Face Congress on Heritage Interpretation under the theme Interpreting our Heritages for a Better Tomorrow. \nThis will take place on October 3\, 4 and 5\, 2024 in the city of Morelia\, Michoacán (Mexico) in face-to-face mode.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/interpreting-our-heritage-for-a-better-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Mexico
CATEGORIES:HI events
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SUMMARY:2024 National Workshop and Conference
DESCRIPTION:In an era marked by continuing disruption and change\, interpreters play a crucial role in fostering on-going connections between people and the natural and cultural heritage around them. Join us at Interpretation Canada’s 2024 online conference as we address the intersectionality of wellness\, sustainability and interpretation.  \nThis conference will provide us with the opportunity to explore tools\, strategies\, and insights that can help us to cultivate and sustain wellness within ourselves\, our workplaces\, and the communities or environments that we serve. Topics might include\, but are not limited to\, embracing mindfulness practices in interpretation\, promoting sustainable stewardship of natural resources\, fostering inclusive and equitable spaces\, and enhancing professional development opportunities. We are aiming to uncover innovative approaches and actionable solutions that can lead to healthier outcomes in the field of interpretation. \nCall For Presenters\nAre you looking for an opportunity to share your ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the country? The Call for Presenters is underway. \nParticipants are encouraged to submit proposals that reflect a diverse range of perspectives\, experiences\, and methodologies related to the topic of “Sustaining Wellness.” This can include mental\, physical\, social\, financial\, spiritual\, environmental\, and professional facets of this theme. Interpretation Canada envisions a conference program that fosters dialogue\, collaboration\, and positive change. \nSession types include: \n\nEXPLORATION: a 20 minute exploration of your topic\, followed by 20 minutes for discussion and questions.\nPANEL: a wide-ranging\, hosted discussion of an idea or case study with 2 or more presenters (plus a panel host) each bringing different perspectives. 60 minutes including audience questions and discussion.\nYOUR IDEA: if there’s another format that works better for your content\, please describe it!\n\nProposals are due by April 5\, 2024.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/2024-national-workshop-and-conference/
CATEGORIES:HI events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240925
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SUMMARY:FRH Conference 2024 "Religious Heritage in Transition: Challenges and Solutions"
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 FRH Conference\, “Religious Heritage in Transition: Challenges and Solutions” will take place from 22-24 September in Krakow\, Poland. \nReligious heritage must respond to the changes brought about by the emergence of new digital technologies\, the effects of climate change and the way we understand\, relate to and value our historic buildings and intangible heritage in 21st-century Europe. Our conference will explore existing initiatives and possible future solutions so that the various actors involved in religious heritage\, including heritage professionals\, academics\, policy makers at all levels\, religious bodies and European citizens\, do not fall behind in this triple transition (green\, digital and social). \nThe conference will address this overarching topic through four sub-themes: \n\nResilient Heritage: climate change\, armed conflicts\, migration\, secularisation and demographic changes are current challenges that can lead to the deterioration\, abandonment or even loss of religious heritage. This sub-theme will explore current efforts to address these urgent threats.\nSustainable Solutions: this sub-theme will address the long-term sustainability of religious buildings\, looking at trends in adaptive reuse\, protection of heritage crafts linked to built religious heritage and ecological sustainability in a context where more and more religious buildings are being closed\, neglected or underused every year.\nDigital Futures: the digital transition has brought with it a wealth of new possibilities for the study\, management\, protection and promotion of religious heritage\, but it has also raised many questions about the long-term impact of these technologies on the sector\, especially on traditional crafts.\nQuality of Life: religious heritage is often associated with various social\, cultural and spiritual values\, which are closely related to mental health and emotional well-being. This sub-theme will explore how sacred places positively influence people’s health\, especially cultural tourism\, pilgrimage routes and the protection of biodiversity and green spaces.\n\nThe venue will be the Galicia Jewish Museum\, an active institution in the preservation and promotion of Jewish culture in Poland with two permanent exhibitions dedicated to past and contemporary Jewish culture and life in the historic region of Galicia. Find out more about the venue here. \nSEE THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME \nMEET THE SPEAKERS
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/frh-conference-2024-religious-heritage-in-transition-challenges-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Krakow\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
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SUMMARY:2024 ENCATC Congress “Culture that matters: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Futures”
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 ENCATC Congress\, “Culture that matters: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Futures”\, will take place in Lecce\, Italy\, from 18-20 September 2024\, in partnership with the Dipartimento di Scienze dell’Economia and Scuola Superiore ISUFI of the University of Salento\, and Tecnopolis PST. \nThe Congress is not just a forum for discussion but a hub for action and transformation in the cultural sector’s drive for sustainability. By participating\, you gain a unique opportunity to exchange and network with the cultural management and policy community from all around the world\, fostering new connections and sparking future collaborations. \nThis year\, we will work towards practical solutions and critical dialogue on climate action within the cultural and creative sectors. Committed to environmental resilience and restoration\, ENCATC aims to deepen awareness and knowledge of sustainability across disciplines\, enhance professional competencies\, and champion evidence-based\, sustainability-focused policies. \nAt the heart of this event lies a desire to transform the discourse on sustainability\, exploring its varied dimensions: environmental\, economic\, and social. The Congress brings together theoretical insights with real-world applications\, aiming to take tangible steps towards a sustainable future. Recognising the complexities of the challenges we face\, we prioritise an interdisciplinary approach\, combining cultural\, ecological\, and social perspectives to create holistic solutions. Through interdisciplinary knowledge and practical experience\, we aim to shape new pathways to tackle the most pressing issue of our time. \nThe 2024 ENCATC Congress will feature several sessions\, including: \n\nKeynotes speeches\nGlobal Conversation\nPolicy Debate\n2024 ENCATC Education and Research Sessions\n2024 ENCATC Research Award\nProjects showcase\nStudy Visits\nLive Members Talks\nMusic performances\n\nIn addition\, an ENCATC Study Tour will be organised on 21-22 September to discover the Grecìa Salentina (Salentine Greece) area in the province of Lecce.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/2024-encatc-congress-culture-that-matters-interdisciplinary-approaches-for-sustainable-futures/
LOCATION:Lecce\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240702T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240702T103000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Could heritage interpretation provide an alternative to quick consumption of bucket-list experiences?
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 2 July 2024\, 09:00 CEST \nThis webinar explores how tourist guides can continue to fulfil their role as heritage interpreters with the role of heritage interpretation evolving and destinations experiencing overtourism.\nTourist guides\, who are part of the economic model of tourism\, need to work with or around given conditions and expectations. They need to use their guiding skills and embrace the interpretive approach in order to tackle challenges. Our session will look briefly at top tips for guiding skills and will discuss interpretation skills for larger groups within a commercial itinerary\, such as expectation management\, fostering a suitable environment for thinking and reflection\, turning visitors from passive consumers into active participants and seeking out interpretive encounters. If you would like to join for this webinar\, register here. \nViola Lewis\, is a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide for Scotland\, and a trainer of tourist guides worldwide. She has a passion for opening hearts and minds of visitors and of those attending her training events. Since qualifying with the Scottish Tourist Guides Association in 2002\, she has served on various committees and as Training Manager\, shaping tourist guide training and accreditation policies. She continued this work with the European Federation of Tourist Guides Associations and now the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations. She advocates for Tourism for All\, sustainable tourism and value-based heritage interpretation.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-could-heritage-interpretation-provide-an-alternative-to-quick-consumption-of-bucket-list-experiences/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240514T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240514T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Value-based heritage interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14 May 2024\, 09:00 CEST \nFive years ago\, UNESCO defined value-based heritage interpretation (VBHI) to meet the challenges of the 21st century. IE decided to support this initiative. It revised its mission and aligned its training programme with this approach.But what does VBHI actually mean? What is new and what challenges and opportunities does it bring? The webinar aims to answer these questions. It is based on an introductory event currently being tested by IE and scheduled to launch in October. If you would like to join for this webinar\, register here. \nThorsten Ludwig (Germany)\, MSc Interpretation\, worked in a national park until 1993\, when he founded Bildungswerk Interpretation as his own company to provide interpretive training and planning. As IE Managing Director (2015-2021)\, he worked with UNESCO on the development of VBHI.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-value-based-heritage-interpretation/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20240405T072248Z
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Interpretation: the art of being memorable
DESCRIPTION:Curiosity is an innate characteristic of all animals. It drives us all towards learning new things\, to understand how the world\, and we\, work. Thanks to interpretation\, heritage sites become opportunities to awaken this curiosity and the desire for informal learning.In the realm of heritage interpretation\, the journey from encountering a phenomenon to making meaningful sense of it is a fascinating process. At its core\, heritage interpretation is about enabling people to navigate the rich tapestry of their cultural legacy. To unravel this intricate journey\, let us explore the steps involved and the crucial role played by experience and participation in the process of making long lasting memories. If you would like to join for this webinar\, register here. \nVanessa Vaio is a heritage interpretation consultant with over 30 years of experience in the field and is currently the country coordinator for Italy. She is the owner of an interpretive planning and consulting firm based in Como\, Italy\, where she specializes in interpretation programs\, interpretive master planning and designing of interpretive media and content for heritage sites and museums. She also provides training for personnel who implement interpretive activities. Vanessa has a multidisciplinary approach and works with a team of professionals to provide integrated solutions for all types of projects. 
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-interpretation-the-art-of-being-memorable/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325
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SUMMARY:IE Conference Sustainability: Challenging mindsets through heritage interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Block 21 to 24 March 2024 in your calendar for the Interpret Europe conference entitled Sustainability: Challenging mindsets through heritage interpretation! \nThere is hardly any layer in our societal tissue that is not concerned by the serious situation that we are currently facing. Mainstream politics advocate more sustainable growth\, since any solution other than growth seems unacceptable to many people. On the other hand\, activists believe that people need to make a radical shift in their mindsets and lifestyles. \nCould museums\, monuments\, parks and other heritage sites help people to interpret heritage in a way that makes them more mindful towards our common future? Could they complement formal learning that is usually more focused on knowledge by reflecting upon our shared values? Could they also use the interpretive approach to initiate bottom-up movements and foster local small-scale initiatives leading to more sustainable thinking and acting? \nValue-based heritage interpretation has been recognised by UNESCO as a promising approach for fostering peace and sustainability and it is already being adopted by dozens of World Heritage Sites across Europe. Can it challenge people’s mindsets in a way that doesn’t focus on doom and gloom but keeps their spirits up for successful transition? \nKoper\, a green-labelled multicultural destination\, will be the location for our exchanges on such questions. Capodistria or Capo d’Istria\, as the Venetians called it\, is a small harbour city and the bilingual capital of the Slovenian coastal region\, but the conference will also be hosted by a dozen of other heritage sites from Slovenia\, Croatia\, and Italy. This lively crossroads area of cultures and languages\, the junction of South\, West and East\, is rich in history\, with a difficult past but now a more peaceful coexistence in a united Europe that should be able to inspire us. What’s more\, the karst hinterland with its countless underground caves\, Mediterranean vegetation and the wild  fir and spruce forests of the Dinaric Alps\, home to numerous rare species\, will provide us with many opportunities for taking deep breaths in nature. \nKoper can be reached by public transport from Ljubljana in 1.5 to 2.5 hours\, from Venice by bus in 3h\, and from Trieste centre in 30 minutes. Please consider travelling across Europe slower and cleaner by train or by bus\, meeting colleagues and visiting places on your way. \nThe conference will be organised by the UNESCO Chair for Interpretation and Education for Enhancing Integrated Heritage Approaches at the University of Primorska and the Faculty of Humanities UP. Primorska\, on the Adriatic coast\, is the westernmost region of Slovenia and the university building\, on the picturesque mediaeval town square of Koper\, will be our main venue. \nMake sure you join us in March 2024 at the IE conference entitled Sustainability: Challenging mindsets through heritage interpretation! \nIt offers an exciting programme created by colleagues from all over the world with speeches\, workshops\, presentations\, study visits and much more. You will be informed about travel\, accommodation\, presentations and much more in September. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Slovenia – and its neighbours!
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-conference-sustainability-challenging-mindsets-through-heritage-interpretation/
LOCATION:Koper\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:HI events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240307T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240307T163000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Making it a part of us\, becoming part of it. How to approach heritage?
DESCRIPTION:What is heritage? All of us have different answers depending on the particular context we are involved in. Yet it is often impossible to describe the subject of our interpretive work properly without putting it into different boxes: Cultural/natural\, tangible/intangible\, ordinary/canonized. In this webinar\, we will set aside these and other similar categories and introduce a concept which can influence how we work with different phenomena. We will claim that heritage has a dual nature and that this duality influences how we perceive it and how it develops over time. If you would like to join for this webinar\, register here.\n\nÁrpád Bőczén is a Hungarian architect\, heritage manager\, DJ\, president of KÖME / Association of Cultural Heritage Managers\, IE country coordinator and certified trainer. He is a project manager\, researcher and professional consultant in different projects related to education\, communication\, surveying\, development and maintenance of all kinds of cultural heritage and heritage communities. His main interests are the relations between heritage\, landscape and cultural changes.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-making-it-a-part-of-us-becoming-part-of-it-how-to-approach-heritage/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240229T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240229T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Why being accessible and inclusive is good for your business and your guests
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be provided with practical advice and examples of how to create an accessible and inclusive environment for their attraction or facility. We will explore how improved accessibility can expand the customer base\, add to the guest experience\, attract diverse talent\, enhance brand reputation and increase customer loyalty. Additionally\, participants will learn about the benefits associated with proactive accessibility measures and what practical approaches they can implement to start or add to the accessible and inclusive journey. By the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to assess the business and guest benefits of accessibility and inclusion and what steps they can take to implement change. \n  \nPeta Wittig’s career has taken her from rural Australia to the world. At Phillip Island Nature Parks\, Peta Wittig was instrumental in managing a unique conservation organisation that operates ecotourism experiences. With a focus on sustainable practices and authentic guest experiences\, she led Nature Parks to become the first Australian attraction to be Sensory Certified and worked with the local community to become Australia’s first Sensory Inclusive Island. As a member of the IAAPA Asia Advisory Committee and various other professional committees\, Peta is actively engaged in shaping the future of the industry and has a personal passion for accessibility and inclusion and the potential of attractions worldwide to tap into this market to create fun and lasting memories for all.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-why-being-accessible-and-inclusive-is-good-for-your-business-and-your-guests/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240221
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SUMMARY:Museums\, Co-Creation and Making Change
DESCRIPTION:In this study day\, led by leading co-creation consultant Stella Toonen\, you will explore approaches to achieving meaningful co-creation with communities and inspiring community-led change in your museum. This workshop will consider the values that can inform co-creation practices and explore different models for best practice when it comes to listening to community needs and dreams\, sharing power\, embedding democratic decision-making\, and managing open-ended projects that aim to inspire change. \nYou will have a chance to consider how such approaches might change your organisation or practice from within. You’ll also hear about case studies from museums in London\, Manchester and New York and there will be time to build tailored strategies for your own projects and the wider impact that they might be able to make across your museum. \nWorkshop leader Stella Toonen is a specialist in co-creation practices in museums. As a researcher and museum practitioner\, Stella consults internationally about co-creation\, collaborative practice\, community engagement\, constituent museums\, and cultural democracy. Her background is as an exhibition and public programmes producer for museums and the programmes she shapes often feature place-based\, participatory and socially engaged ways of working. \nPower to Communities: Museums\, Co-Creation and Making Change\nStudy Day\, 20 February 2024\, London \nWorkshop leader: Stella Toonen is currently writing up her doctoral research with Tate and King’s College London\, which looks at the potential for community engagement work as a catalyst for organisational change. As part of her PhD research Stella spent three years with the Tate Exchange project at Tate Modern in London\, and also conducted fieldwork at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester and the Queens Museum in New York. In addition\, Stella is Programme Director for Culture Within Newham.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/museums-co-creation-and-making-change/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
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SUMMARY:International Conference: Taboo in Cultural Heritage
DESCRIPTION:In the spring and summer of 2020\, a wave of statue defacements and removals spread across the world. As part of the Black Lives Matter protests\, monuments in many countries were labeled as inappropriate due to their relationship with colonial histories and racial injustices. This ‘burdened heritage’ was considered taboo: something that should not have a physical presence in public space. In that same year\, as a direct reaction to the Black Lives Matter protests\, the exhibition Are Jews white? (Jewish Museum\, Amsterdam) tried to break a taboo by discussing color and the question of where Jews find themselves in the identity politics spectrum of Black and White. \nSoon after\, a controversy about the ‘uniqueness’ and ‘comparability’ of the Holocaust arose: ‘Historikerstreit 2.0’ as it was frequently called\, with reference to the debate of the late 1980s. A number of historians pointed to the taboo against challenging the ‘uniqueness’ of the Holocaust by comparing it with colonial violence\, which is also present in the memory of these histories in today’s society (e.g.\, in monuments\, exhibitions\, restitution issues\, debates about apologies and reparations\, etc.). \nTaboo is a subject\, word\, or action that is avoided or forbidden for religious\, social or political reasons. Although there are certain taboos that appear to be virtually universal\, most taboos vary with cultures and times. Objects\, sites\, or practices appropriated as cultural heritage\, can at a later moment in history be redesignated as problematic\, no longer conforming to certain norms and values. Conversely\, (former) taboos can be contested\, eventually triggering the ‘heritagization’ and display of hitherto banned objects and sites. \nUnsurprisingly\, taboo and tabooed issues get less attention in humanities and heritage practices than the canon or the canonized. However\, canon and taboo could be considered two sides of the same coin; they are interdependent. For that reason alone\, it is important to address the subject of taboo as well\, and not turn a blind eye to it. For example\, the canonization of modernist art after World War II went hand in hand with tabooing art produced under National Socialism. Nowadays\, there is a renewed interest at museums in exhibiting these works\, sparking controversy and debate. \nThis international conference aims to reflect on the concept of taboo in relation to cultural heritage in the context of colonialism and national socialism and their reverberations in society. What can the dynamics of taboo convey about today’s globalizing world? How have taboos shaped (and continue to shape) and impacted the process of cultural heritage making? How do taboos generate heritage dissonance (Tunbridge and Ashworth\, 1996)? How does the concept apply to ‘difficult heritage’ (Macdonald\, 2009)? How do/could/should cultural heritage professionals deal with questioning the display\, adjustment or removal of such ‘burdened heritage’\, and is every heritage professional and scholar ‘allowed’ to address every topic? \nConfirmed keynote speakers: \n\nBerber Bevernage (Ghent\, Belgium)\nPumla Gobodo-Madikizela (Stellenbosch\, South Africa)\nSharon Macdonald (Berlin\, Germany)\nMichael Rothberg (Los Angeles\, USA)\n\n 
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/international-conference-taboo-in-cultural-heritage/
LOCATION:Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240130T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20240307T073457Z
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UID:10949-1706626800-1706632200@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:IE Webinar: What is a successful exhibit?
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will give an overview of the exhibit planning process. Heidi will discuss what a successful exhibit is according to the literature and her own experience and show an example of an exhibit that could be seen as successful. \nHeidi de Maine is an experienced consultant who specialises in creating immersive\, innovative and memorable experiences for zoos\, aquariums and museums. Using her stories\, visitors are taken on a journey through an experience that involves them and helps them to make their own meanings as well as to form a connection with nature. \nHeidi started her career in the public aquarium industry where she learnt first-hand about the needs of the animals\, the staff working with them and the visitors. Her experiences with visitors\, and her passion for creativity and teaching\, led her to exhibit design and signage with a Master’s degree in Interpretation.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-what-is-a-successful-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20230722T183719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T183719Z
UID:10129-1706486400-1706918399@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:Transforming through co-creation: participatory heritage practices tackling urban challenges
DESCRIPTION:Cultural heritage practices are no longer exclusive to heritage professionals. Across multiple fields\, the importance and benefits of collaborating with multiple stakeholders are increasingly acknowledged and promoted\, with particular attention to the participation of communities\, groups\, and individuals. Different forms of multi-stakehodlers’ participation in heritage practices have been widely researched worldwide\, highlighting the benefits and challenges of these practices in different contexts\, but also revealing that some forms of participation may not lead to the intended results. Research also argues that empowering participatory heritage practices has transformative power\, thus contributing to more inclusive and equitable societies\, effective management of cultural and natural resources\, and sustainable development of the living environment. Hence\, participatory heritage practices can be key to tackling contemporary urban challenges and building resilient cities in this time of uncertainty. \n\n\nSince its adoption in 2005\, the Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society has aimed to promote more deliberative democratic processes and to foster the engagement of heritage communities in heritage management for the mutual benefits of heritage\, its governance\, society\, the local economy\, and the environment. Promoting co-creation approaches for a more sustainable\, inclusive\, participatory\, and high-quality living environment is at the root of many contemporary urban agendas (i.e. New European  Bauhaus\, New Urban Agenda\, etc.). Co-creation is a form of collaborative intervention that fosters the participation of relevant stakeholders to achieve common goals. Applied to the heritage field\, it aims at gathering those who convey value to heritage and are affected by its practices\, namely the “heritage community” proposed by the Faro Convention. To explore and address existing needs\, opportunities\, and challenges\, while attending to the ideation\, implementation\, and monitoring of solutions. However\, there is no simple road map for co-creation. The challenges range from engaging politicians and decision-makers to the definition of adequate tailor-made approaches to engage with communities\, groups\, and individuals in different contexts\, and the actual adoption and integration of co-created solutions into urban management practices. Therefore\, how to go beyond participation’s good intentions? What resources are there for local governments who want to make a change? How to sustain more deliberative democratic governance structures? How to implement truly transformative participatory approaches? 
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/transforming-through-co-creation-participatory-heritage-practices-tackling-urban-challenges/
LOCATION:Pavilhão Carlos Ramos\, Porto\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20231118T161930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T162224Z
UID:10534-1704931200-1705103999@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:International Conference on Cultural Heritage Tourism and Management
DESCRIPTION:The International Research Conference Aims and Objectives\n\nThe International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality\, it provides an exceptional value for students\, academics and industry researchers. \nInternational Conference on Cultural Heritage Tourism and Management aims to bring together leading academic scientists\, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Cultural Heritage Tourism and Management. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers\, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations\, trends\, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Cultural Heritage Tourism and Management.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/international-conference-on-cultural-heritage-tourism-and-management/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20231118T160806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T160847Z
UID:10522-1701820800-1702079999@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:13th International CoMuseum Conference: Museums and Justice
DESCRIPTION:The 13th CoMuseum International Conference entitled Museums and Justice is around the corner! This year’s Conference is about justice and representation: being fair within and through museums and cultural organizations. We will discuss the degree to which DEIA (Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, Accessibility) principles are being considered or applied internally in cultural organizations in terms of employment\, governance\,  and programming\, and how in turn this process\, or lack of\, affects cultural action around the world. \nThe 13th CoMuseum International Conference will take place on December 6 at the Benaki Museum/Pireos 138 in Athens\, at 12:00 – 18:00. On December 7\, the workshops/masterclasses will be held at the Benaki Museum/Pireos 138 in Athens\, at 10:00 – 15:00. \nOn December 8\, the CoMuseum Thessaloniki edition will take place at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall (Megaron)\, at the Emilios Riadis Hall\, from 11.30 – 15.00. The Thessaloniki program will feature a Plenary session\, as well as masterclasses for museum and cultural professionals and civil society groups from 15.00 – 16.30. Pre-registration is required for both options. \nUseful Information \n\nPart of the Conference will be live-streamed.\nThe Conference is an admission free event with RSVP. Registration for reservations is required.\nMasterclasses are available ONLY on-site and not via Live-streaming.\nThe languages ​​of the Conference will be Greek\, English and Greek Sign Language with simultaneous interpretation.\nCertificates of attendance will be provided only for on-site participants.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/13th-international-comuseum-conference-museums-and-justice/
LOCATION:Benaki Museum Athens\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20231118T162953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T163042Z
UID:10541-1701302400-1701475199@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:Conference: Museums as Social Institutions – Trust and Communities
DESCRIPTION:3rd International Conference of the Leibniz Centre of Excellence for Museum Education\nNovember 30-December 1\, 2023\, at LEIZA in Mainz\, Germany (hybrid event). \nMuseum practitioners and educational researchers from all over the world are invited to discuss two current topics in the museum world: \n\nThe perception of museums and trust in museums as a source of information.\nHow to build relationships with diverse local communities and engage them in museum work to make museums more relevant to the broader public.\n\nThe sessions are designed to be exchange-oriented\, with a brief theoretical and practical introduction in the form of a keynote and several short presentations followed by an opportunity to exchange ideas in a plenary discussion. During a World Café on the second day of the conference\, participants will be able to exchange perspectives and experiences\, develop common goals and perhaps already initial ideas for solutions to the conference topics. For those who cannot come to Germany\, the keynote and short presentations will be made available in a digital version of our conference.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/conference-museums-as-social-institutions-trust-and-communities/
LOCATION:LEIZA\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231123
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20231118T161328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T161328Z
UID:10528-1700524800-1700697599@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:Global Meeting of the UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
DESCRIPTION:The global meeting of the UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) took place on 20 and 21 October 2022 at UNWTO Headquarters in Madrid\, Spain. \nAs in the past\, this meeting provided an opportunity for already established observatories\, interested destinations and other tourism stakeholders\, to share experiences\, learn about best practices and jointly advance in the monitoring efforts at the destination level. \nPlease find below relevant presentations on a variety of issues related to the work of UNWTO\, INSTO members\, experts and partners. \n \nPresentations\n \n\nUpdate on the latest development in international tourism\nMs. Sandra Carvao\, Director\, Tourism Market Intelligence and Competitiveness Department\, UNWTO\nSee Presentation\nSee Video \nUpdate on the ONE PLANET global initiatives: The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism and the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative\nMs. Virginia Fernandéz-Trapa\, Programme Officer\, Sustainable Development of Tourism\, UNWTO\nSee Presentation\nSee Video \nAdvances of the Measuring Sustainable Tourism (MST) Initiative\nMs. Clara van der Pol\, Chief a.i.\, Statistics Department\, UNWTO\nSee Presentation\nSee Video \nSustainable Destinations – Leading the Transformation – The INSTO Perspective\nDr. Dirk Glaesser\, Director\, and Ms. Cordula Wohlmuther\, Coordinator\, Sustainable Development of Tourism\, UNWTO\nSee Presentation\nSee Video \n\nCheck the website for more information: 2022 Global INSTO Meeting | UNWTO
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/global-meeting-of-the-unwto-international-network-of-sustainable-tourism-observatories/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231122
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20230705T065316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T070512Z
UID:9862-1700352000-1700611199@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:NEMO European Museum Conference 2023 “and… ACTION! Museums in the climate crisis”
DESCRIPTION:As the sector stands at the brink of change\, NEMO wants to inspire and offer guidance on how museums can be part of the solution and identify where they can contribute to climate action and sustainability. At the conference\, we will draw on learnings from NEMO’s recent report to explore sustainability strategies\, risk management as preventive measures and how to transform museums into futureproof and sustainable organisations. \nJoin the NEMO European Museum Conference 2023 for inspirational keynote speeches\, enlightening panel discussions and engaging workshops. In Lahti\, the European Green Capital (2021)\, you can expect several occasions for networking with European colleagues\, inspiring museum visits and opportunities to explore the local nature and culture. Let’s work together to build strong alliances to find collective strength to contribute to global action for climate.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/nemo-european-museum-conference-2023-and-action-museums-in-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Sibelius Hall\, Ankkurikatu 7\, Lahti\, 15140\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Other events
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEMO %E2%80%93 The Network of European Museum Organisations":MAILTO:office@ne-mo.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231112
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20230722T182755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T183022Z
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SUMMARY:NAI 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 Keynotes\nThe keynotes for NAI 2023 will be Minnijean Brown Trickey and Spirit Tawfiq. \nThe opening keynote will be provided by Minnijean Brown Trickey\, one of the nine African American students who collectively resisted opposition to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957\, with protection from federal troops. \nSpirit Tawfiq will provide the closing keynote. Spirit is a creative changemaker\, antiracism educator and founder of Roots of the Spirit\, an organization created to uproot racism through storytelling\, education\, and the arts. \nAbout the host city\nThe city selected for the 2023 NAI National Conference was built on land formerly occupied by Quapaw natives\, and perhaps earlier Plum Bayou natives. European trappers\, traders\, and settlers traveled up a large river (later to be known as the Arkansas River) looking for resources and trading partnerships with the Quapaw and other groups occupying the river’s valley. Travelers used “French Rock” (also known as La Grande Roche) on the north bank and La Petite Roche on the south bank as landmarks. \nThe capital of Arkansas\, Little Rock\, was founded in 1831 on the south bank and is now home to over 200\,000 residents. Visitors to this city are often surprised at the bustling downtown area located along the banks of the Arkansas River. Modern walking paths\, sculpture gardens\, six pedestrian bridges crossing the river\, and a host of natural\, history\, and cultural museums provide a feeling of inclusion and welcome.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/nai-2023-conference/
LOCATION:Little Rock Marriott and Statehouse Conference Center\, 3 Statehouse Plaza\, Little Rock\, AR 72201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20231106T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20231106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20231101T081827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T083151Z
UID:10495-1699293600-1699299000@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Interpretation and regenerative tourism. How interpreters can boost ecosocial change.
DESCRIPTION:Four scalable examples will be shown during this workshop about how interpretive guides at a local level can play a key role in ecosocial transition and bioregional regenerative development. \n  \nGerard Costa is an entrepreneur with 30 years of experience as a local guide. He is a specialist in regenerative design\, community resilience\, sustainable mobility\, universal ecotourism and the spiritual meanings and values of nature.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-interpretation-and-regenerative-tourism-how-interpreters-can-boost-ecosocial-change/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20231026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20231026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20231023T070019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T072435Z
UID:10487-1698343200-1698348600@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Visitor research and segmentation - Does it still make sense?
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will look at different approaches to visitor segmentation. Based on four case studies and reviews of 24 interpretive plans\, it will also discuss good and bad practice in visitor research. The webinar will challenge a mechanical approach to visitor segmentation. \nMichal Medek has been pioneering in the field of heritage interpretation (HI) in the Czech Republic for 15 years. He studied HI at UHI in Scotland\, building upon his previous education in natural history (MSc) and humanities (MA). Michal works on various interpretation projects in his role as director of the Czech Institute for Heritage Interpretation and he also lectures in HI at Masaryk University\, Brno. Michal is an IE certified interpretive trainer for guides\, writers and planners and a candidate training coordinator.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-visitor-research-and-segmentation-does-it-still-make-sense/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20230530T064735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T065723Z
UID:9798-1697587200-1697932799@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:16th ECTN conference 'Smart Tourism - Smart Destinations: Cultural Heritage & Creativity\, Digitalisation\, Sustainability'
DESCRIPTION:​​The 16th ECTN conference with main theme ‘Smart Tourism – Smart Destinations: Cultural Heritage & Creativity\, Digitalisation\, Sustainability‘ will discuss the latest trends in the field of culture\, heritage\, smart and sustainable tourism\, including innovation\, creativity and cultural tourism product development. The emphasis will be on the important role of cultural heritage and digitalisation in smart tourism and smart destinations. \n​The ECTN 2023 Conference is organised in the framework of Pafos 2023 European Capital of Smart Tourism\, the European Year of Skills 2023\, the ReInHerit Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action (CSA) and the ‘Transition Pathway for Tourism‘ co-implementation (European Commission DG GROW). \nThe conference aims to explore major challenges\, risks and opportunities for smart\, sustainable and responsible tourism development related to culture and heritage assets\, as well as suggest practical steps for the development and promotion of cultural tourism products. The theme encompasses all forms of culture\, including contemporary cultural expressions\, all forms of cultural heritage and smart solutions.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/16th-ectn-conference-smart-tourism-smart-destinations-cultural-heritage-creativity-digitalisation-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Other events
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ORGANIZER;CN="European Cultural Tourism Network":MAILTO:info@culturaltourism-net.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20230705T063643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T064708Z
UID:9855-1696982400-1697241599@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:ENCATC Annual Congress: 11-13 October 2023\, Helsinki [ENCATC]
DESCRIPTION:When discussing artificial intelligence\, both inside and outside the cultural sector\, it becomes evident that questions rather than answers currently dominate the field: How is AI impacting our sector? How will AI change cultural policy\, management\, education\, and research? How can we profit from it and grow with it? Is AI here to stay? \nCentered on “Artificial Intelligence: impact on cultural policy\, management\, education and research”\, the next ENCATC Congress on Cultural Management and Policy will take place on 11-13 October 2023 in Helsinki\, Finland. \nIt will provide a platform for researchers\, educators\, practitioners and policymakers to come together and discuss about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the cultural field\, with special attention to education and research. \nIt will feature keynote speakers\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and networking sessions that will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of AI and its potential for transforming policy approaches\, management\, research and education in the field of culture. \nThe Congress will focus on the following objectives: \n\nExplore the opportunities offered and the challenges posed by AI as a tool for innovation and growth in the cultural and creative sectors;\nDiscuss how different stakeholders from the cultural field are experimenting with AI-powered tools and technologies to enhance learning and creativity;\nExplore the ethical\, legal\, and social implications of AI in cultural policy\, management\, education and research\, including issues related to bias in the knowledge production and transmission;\nReflect on the possible job loss or privacy needs in the cultural and creative sectors linked to the rise of AI;\nLearn from best practices and successful case studies in AI-powered cultural policymaking\, education and research.\n\nAt the Congress\, among others\, participants will learn about AI applications in museums and galleries\, performing arts\, language learning\, curriculum development\, and virtual and augmented reality. \nThey will also have the opportunity to see cutting-edge AI-powered tools and technologies that can enhance learning\, creativity\, and cultural experiences. \nThe Congress will be held in a hybrid format\, combining online and in-person participation options to ensure maximum accessibility and reach. Our goal is to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters learning\, innovation\, and creativity. \nTopics to be covered are: \n\nThe uses and impact of AI in cultural management and policy\nThe role of AI and digital transformation in the cultural and creative sectors and industries\nAI in education and research: new opportunities and challenges\nThe role of AI in cultural preservation and heritage\nEthical considerations in AI development and application in education and research – including plagiarism\, copyright and licensing issues\nAI and the future of work in the cultural and creative sectors\nAI and accessibility: ensuring equity and inclusion in the field of cultural management and policy
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/encatc-annual-congress-11-13-october-2023-helsinki-encatc/
LOCATION:Sibelius Academy\, 16 C Töölönlahdenkatu\, Helsinki\, 00100\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20230530T063610Z
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SUMMARY:ReBalance/Exploring Balance\, equity and the environment - changing the climate of natural and cultural interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Join us this October in the stunning cathedral city of Lincoln as we explore the theme of balance across people\, communities and nature \nThe challenges of today’s world lead us to look beyond our usual drive to provoke\, relate and reveal – and to focus on people\, communities and their environment. This year we will be exploring how heritage interpretation adds value to the key issues of our times – biodiversity\, environmental sustainability\, social inclusion and urban regeneration. \nOur venue for this year’s conference is The Lincoln Hotel\, which has the city’s iconic cathedral as a spectacular backdrop. In addition to our packed programme of inspirational speakers and site visits we’ll be announcing the winners of the 2023 AHI Engaging People Awards \nIn amongst all this there will be plenty of time for the most valuable part of any AHI conference – networking\, getting to know each other and comparing our own stories and experiences.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/rebalance-exploring-balance-equity-and-the-environment-changing-the-climate-of-natural-and-cultural-interpretation/
CATEGORIES:Other events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association for Heritage Interpretation":MAILTO:admin@ahi.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTSTAMP:20260404T192348
CREATED:20230530T061522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T061947Z
UID:9783-1696291200-1696636799@interpret-europe.net
SUMMARY:EUROPARC CONFERENCE 2023 - TRIBUTE TO OUR LANDSCAPE
DESCRIPTION:THEME: Tribute to our Landscape | where nature and people meet in harmony\, in perspective of 50 years of EUROPARC Federation.\nMany areas in Europe\, especially in the Netherlands\, are man-made or places where humans have (had) an important influence on the way in which nature and biodiversity are protected\, managed\, experienced and used. \nLandscape is about the interactions between earth\, nature and man and also the connections between past\, present and future. \nWithin our theme\, ‘Tribute to our landscape\, where nature and people meet in harmony’\, we respond to important current developments in health\, climate\, sustainable economy and what major transitions await us in the future. \nThe celebration of 50 years of EUROPARC Federation will form an important element in the programme. Our 50 years of experience in handling issues and finding solutions can be of great value\, if we are capable of linking them to the challenges of tomorrow. \nThis is why we would like to invite all participants to learn from what we have done so far\, to be better prepared for the future: learning from the past\, preparing for the future.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/europarc-conference-2023-tribute-to-our-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Other events
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SUMMARY:International Conference: Europa Nostra's Venice 60th Anniversary Summit
DESCRIPTION:Europa Nostra turns 60 at the end of 2023 and they want to celebrate with all of you in our beloved\, but endangered World Heritage City of Venice. The President Cecilia Bartoli will be with there in person and many other high-profile guests and supporters\, including the highest representatives of EU Institutions\, are ready to join in this conference. \nOn 28 September\, after 60th anniversary ceremonial General Assembly to be held at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco with stunning paintings by Tintoretto\, it will be hosted by one of the generous and devoted members in a fabulous Palazzo on the Grand Canal for a candle light evening to sing “Happy birthday to you\, Europa Nostra”. \nThe previous day\, 27 September\, is reserved for the Heritage Excellence Fair with presentations by the 2023 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards\, while 29 September is reserved for the Policy Agora followed in the evening by the European Heritage Awards Ceremony. The meetings will take place in venues belonging not only to our shared cultural and historic heritage\, but also to contemporary creativity. \nThere will be free time to enjoy the city and its rich cultural programmes and offers\, but also to participate in some exclusive initiatives that will allow you to discover unknown campi and calli. One of them: Alberto Toso Fei\, the Venetian storyteller\, and Desi Marangon\, an epigraphist\, will organise a Treasure Hunt to ancient graffiti in Venice: culture\, heritage and fun are guaranteed! \nThe Summit has the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/international-conference-europa-nostras-venice-60th-anniversary-summit/
LOCATION:Venice\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Other events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230927
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SUMMARY:Berlin Forum for Industrial Heritage and Society
DESCRIPTION:For the 11th time\, the Berlin Centre for Industrial Heritage invites experts to the Berlin Forum for Industrial Heritage and Society. This year’s topic will be “City – Country – Air. Industrial Heritage Landscapes of Aviation – History and Perspectives”. Registrations for the event\, which will be held live at Tempelhof Airport and digitally via Zoom on 26 September\, are now open. In addition\, participants can join an expert excursion to three historic aviation sites in eastern Berlin the day before. \nAviation and its facilities are complex systems comprising flying objects\, maintenance\, handling and service facilities\, repair yards\, large-scale storehouses\, administrative tracts\, shops\, building services\, security areas and more. Discussion at the forum will focus on the following questions\, among others: \n\n\n\nWhich typologies of construction and materials have emerged and how have these developments stimulated each other worldwide?\nWhat successful examples of re-use concepts exist across Europe?\nHow do social environments react to the opening up of the huge open spaces that are typical for traditional airports?\n\n\n\nThis event is being organised on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Tempelhof Airport\, which opened in October 1923 as Tempelhof Central Airport. Thanks to the cooperation with ERIH\, online guests will be able to use simultaneous English translation of lectures and discussions. The excursion on 25.09.2023 in cooperation with KulturerbeNetz.Berlin will include the aircraft hangars in Karlshorst\, present-day Adlershof Technology Park and the former Johannisthal airfield.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/berlin-forum-for-industrial-heritage-and-society/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Other events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BERLINER ZENTRUM INDUSTRIEKULTUR":MAILTO:contact@industriekultur.berlin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20230915T180000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Heritage interpretation or not? – Glimpses from a museum study
DESCRIPTION:If you ask Bulgarian museums\, very few of them will tell you they are doing heritage interpretation. They will tell you they apply different tools of informal education\, arts and creativity\, interactive pedagogy and innovative design. And then they will invite you to their Children’s Corner for a feel of prehistory; or to their Summer Schools of arts and crafts\, their festivals of ancient life and their temporary exhibitions of the times when the Bulgarian capital was bombed during WWII. Is this an interpretation of our heritage? Let’s see… \nSimana  Markovska has 25-years’ experience in the NGO sector\, working for the sustainable development of local communities through tourism. She does a lot of freelance consulting and training in the fields of sustainable tourism\, environmental education\, strategic planning and project management. She is also a licensed tour guide and travel agent; as well as a passionate traveler\, blogger and travel journalist. Heritage interpretation has been a passion of hers since 1996 when she came across Sam Ham’s Practical Guide for People with Big ideas and Small Budgets. That is why her PhD theme is also dedicated to this – s HI the best strategy for placing museums in their rightful status as modern tourist sites? She’s sharing with us some of her findings made in the course of her PhD research. \n 
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-heritage-interpretation-or-not-glimpses-from-a-museum-study/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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