Events and news
Events
Conferences, lectures, open calls, public programmes and cultural activities organised or supported by Heritage International Institute.
Featured event · Early bird registrations open
Cilento 2026 International Landscape School
An intensive interdisciplinary programme on landscape, cultural heritage and sustainable territorial development, combining lectures, fieldwork and a continuous Policy Lab.
Oct
Cilento, Italy
Upcoming events
Forthcoming HII conferences, schools and public programmes.
Latest activities
Browse current and past HII initiatives. Each item links to a dedicated page with further information.
Open Call
Call for Papers – Nepal 2025
A call for papers organised with the Central Department of Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology, Tribhuvan University.
Open Call
Open Call – Nepal 2025
An international cultural heritage journey designed as an immersive experience through Nepalese cultural, natural and academic contexts.
Lecture
Syrian Heritage Revival: On a mission to preserve our future
A lecture dedicated to safeguarding Syrian cultural heritage through documentation, preservation and international cooperation.
Past events
A selection of HII conferences, missions, exhibitions and schools from recent years.
Intangible Heritage Horizons and Echoes: Safeguarding the Invisible
An international conference on the legal, social, anthropological and technological challenges of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in times of peace, crisis and transformation.
Parma, ItalyHeritage International Institute · University of Parma · Sciences Po 29-31MayParma
Italy
International Symposium Heritage in War and Peace: Cultural Heritage from War to Peace
The first Heritage in War and Peace symposium gathered leading international experts to coordinate effective responses for the protection and promotion of cultural heritage in times of armed conflict.
Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Rome, ItalyHeritage International Institute Dec2021Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Rome
International Symposium Heritage in War and Peace II: Spaces of Conflict, Spaces of Justice
The second edition of the symposium focused on natural heritage, climate change, pollution and the protection of cultural heritage in Ukraine.
McGill University, Montreal, CanadaHeritage International Institute Nov2022McGill University, Montreal
International Exhibition and Presentation of the Virtual Museum at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The Virtual Museum of Cultural Heritage was presented in Cairo with the support of the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute, connecting Italian and Egyptian cultural heritage.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo, EgyptHeritage International Institute Feb2023National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo
International Event and Exhibition of the Virtual Museum at the Egyptian Museum
After the success at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Virtual Museum was hosted at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, Cairo, EgyptHeritage International Institute Mar2023Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square
International Event and Exhibition of the Virtual Museum at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The Virtual Museum was exhibited at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with a cultural performance and a dedicated video on Alexandria’s heritage.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, EgyptHeritage International Institute Mar2023Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
Digitalization of Egyptian Cultural Heritage and Handover Ceremony of Digital Files
Digital files of Egyptian cultural heritage sites were handed over to Egyptian authorities during a high-level ceremony linked to an official visit by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
EgyptHeritage International Institute Past2023Egypt
Official Launch of the Heritage International Institute: Heritage in War and Peace III
More than 200 delegates gathered in Forlì and Bertinoro for the official launch of the Heritage International Institute and its twelve departments.
Forlì Campus and Castello di Bertinoro, ItalyHeritage International Institute Jan2024Forlì Campus and Castello di Bertinoro, Italy
Heritage Innovation in the Kids & Toys Industry
HII participated in Milan Design Week 2023 through an event exploring how toys generate cultural value as tangible and intangible heritage.
Milan, ItalyHeritage International Institute Apr2023Milan, Italy
Heritage in War and Peace: Publication Launch Conference
The Springer volume Heritage in War and Peace was presented at the European University Institute, bringing together contributions from nearly fifty authors.
European University Institute, Florence, ItalyHeritage International Institute May2024European University Institute, Florence
Pilot Project on Cultural Accessibility for Vulnerable Groups
HII launched a pilot project dedicated to cultural accessibility for vulnerable groups, with a focus on residents of therapeutic and rehabilitation facilities.
ItalyHeritage International Institute Past2024Italy
Across the Sea: Our Bond Mediterranean
HII participated in the international conference Across the Sea, launching initiatives in support of coastal heritage.
Genoa, ItalyHeritage International Institute Jun2024Genoa, Italy
Mission in Libya by HII Chief Executive Officer Sergio Iovino
The Italian Embassy in Tripoli promoted and organised HII’s first mission to Libya to initiate dialogue on digitization and heritage protection.
LibyaHeritage International Institute Jul2024Libya
Cyber Humanities Working Group Official Launch
HII joined the Cyber Humanities Working Group and CEO Sergio Iovino participated in the official launch at Roma Tre University.
Roma Tre University, Department of Humanities, Rome, ItalyHeritage International Institute Jul2024Roma Tre University, Department of Humanities
Costs of War Research Project Grant and Research Group Creation
HII, in collaboration with the Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict, won a Brown University grant for the Costs of War research project.
International / Brown University collaborationHeritage International Institute Aug2024International / Brown University collaboration
Memorandum of Understanding with the University of KwaZulu-Natal
HII held an online meeting with the Rector of the University of KwaZulu-Natal for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
Online / South AfricaHeritage International Institute Past2024Online / South Africa
EastWest Study Mission: Sustainability, Cultural Heritage and Security
The Study Mission explored sustainability, cultural heritage and security in the hub of international food organisations.
Rome, ItalyHeritage International Institute Sep2024Rome, Italy
Online Meeting with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal
HII met with representatives of Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to prepare work on the Panauti archaeological site and future heritage activities.
Online / NepalHeritage International Institute Sep2024Online / Nepal
Art in Motion: Pathways Between Enhancement and Identity
HII representatives participated in a conference addressing art crime, illicit trafficking and cultural heritage protection.
Emilia-Romagna Carabinieri Legion Command, Bologna, ItalyHeritage International Institute Sep2024Emilia-Romagna Carabinieri Legion Command, Bologna
Heritage Innovation: Innovating Beaches While Respecting Ecosystems and Quality
HII representatives were invited as speakers at the InOut Fair in Rimini for a talk on heritage innovation and beach ecosystems.
InOut Fair, Rimini, ItalyHeritage International Institute Past2024InOut Fair, Rimini
International Archaeological Conference at the New Ages Museum
At the International Archaeological Conference in Muscat, HII presented its programme in Oman focused on museum accessibility and digitalization.
New Ages Museum, Muscat, OmanHeritage International Institute Oct2024New Ages Museum, Muscat
International School Heritage Tourism for All
The International School Heritage Tourism for All brought together students, doctoral candidates, graduates and professionals from different backgrounds.
University of Bergamo, ItalyHeritage International Institute Nov2024University of Bergamo, Italy
International Conference Heritage in War and Peace IV: Human Rights Perspectives
The fourth Heritage in War and Peace conference explored human-rights perspectives on cultural heritage protection.
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United KingdomHeritage International Institute Dec2024University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Syrian Heritage Week
The first Syrian Heritage Week was the largest event ever held in Italy dedicated to Syria, with more than 50 guests and 800 participants.
ItalyHeritage International Institute Jan2025Italy
Live COP29 Simulation
HII representatives participated in the LIVE COP29 simulation organised by the University of Florence and EUniWell.
University of Florence, Florence, ItalyHeritage International Institute Feb2025University of Florence, Florence
Iraq in Transition: Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Tourism
A conference at TourismA addressed archaeology, cultural heritage and tourism in Iraq, including the presentation of research on children, heritage and conflict.
TourismA, Florence, ItalyHeritage International Institute Feb2025TourismA, Florence
The Environmental Impact of Art: Reflections on Eco-Art and New Challenges for Museums
Organised by HII and the University of Parma, the conference addressed the environmental dimension of art and museum activities.
Bologna, ItalyHeritage International Institute Feb2025Bologna, Italy
Mission in Nepal and Conference: Discovering, Protecting and Promoting Nepal as a Mosaic of Culture
HII conducted an official mission in Nepal, including strategic meetings and a conference dedicated to Nepal as a mosaic of culture.
NepalHeritage International Institute Apr2025Nepal
A Window on Myanmar: Landscape, Traditions and Cultural Identity Heritage
The Parma conference offered a multidisciplinary journey through Myanmar’s landscape, traditions and cultural identity heritage in response to the earthquake.
Parma, ItalyHeritage International Institute Apr2025Parma, Italy
Mission in Libya and Memorandum with the Department of Antiquities of Libya
HII conducted a mission in Libya culminating in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the digitization of ancient sites.
LibyaHeritage International Institute Apr2025Libya
Mission to Iraq and Preserving Iraq’s Heritage through Digital Innovation
HII carried out a mission to Iraq covering Baghdad and Dhi Qar, including Ur, Eridu and the Marshlands of Umm al-Binni.
Baghdad and Dhi Qar, IraqHeritage International Institute Jun2025Baghdad and Dhi Qar, Iraq
UN Human Rights Council Side Event on Accessibility and Cultural Heritage
At the UN Human Rights Council, HII co-organised a side event on accessibility and participation of persons with intellectual disabilities in cultural heritage.
Geneva, SwitzerlandHeritage International Institute Jun2025Geneva, Switzerland
The Fight Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Objects
HII hosted a high-level conference in Rome on illicit trafficking through diplomacy, law, technologies and the Carabinieri’s role.
Palazzo WeGil, Rome, ItalyHeritage International Institute Jul2025Palazzo WeGil, Rome
Museums as Narrative Instruments
The conference Musei come strumenti narrativi explored museums as meeting points between past and present, collections and thought.
Estense University Library, ItalyHeritage International Institute Past2025Estense University Library, Italy
Mission in Libya: Digitization of Leptis Magna and Strategic Partnership
HII conducted a high-impact mission in Libya focused on the digital preservation of Leptis Magna and the Arch of Trajan.
Leptis Magna, LibyaHeritage International Institute Aug2025Leptis Magna, Libya
IEEECH Workshop on Digitalization and Cultural Heritage Preservation
HII led a workshop at the IEEECH Conference on digital technologies, cultural heritage preservation, accessibility and cybersecurity.
IEEECH ConferenceHeritage International Institute Sep2025IEEECH Conference
Myanmar’s Cultural Mosaic: Advancing Sustainable Development through Heritage Preservation
HII and the University of Parma co-organised the first international conference dedicated to Myanmar’s cultural and natural heritage.
Parma, ItalyHeritage International Institute Sep2025Parma, Italy
Risonanze: Musical Heritage between Materiality and Immateriality
HII and the University of Pavia organised a conference on music as tangible and intangible cultural heritage, completed by a concert in Cremona.
Cremona, ItalyHeritage International Institute Nov2025Cremona, Italy
Special Seminars on Cultural Property Protection
HII organised three special seminars within the University of Turin course on Cultural Property Protection.
University of Turin, Italy / OnlineHeritage International Institute Nov2025University of Turin, Italy / Online
International School: Transnational Landscapes, Plural Heritage and Communities
The International School in Bergamo offered an interdisciplinary research experience on transnational landscapes, plural heritage and communities.
Bergamo, ItalyHeritage International Institute Dec2025Bergamo, Italy
International Symposium Heritage in War and Peace: Technology and Heritage
The annual Heritage in War and Peace conference in Kaunas focused on technology and heritage through past, present and future.
Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, LithuaniaHeritage International Institute Dec2025Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas
