Global Experts in Digital Heritage Gather in Seoul
Largest Event Ever
Achievements Enhanced by the Symbolism of K-Culture
Diverse Keynote Lectures, Presentations, and Special Sessions
Envisioning the Future of Digital Heritage
Special Session by the National Museum of Korea
A Hub of Digital Heritage Innovation
The National Museum of Korea announced on August 19 that it will co-host the 30th CIPA 2025 SEOUL International Symposium with KAIST from August 25 to 29 at the Education Building. Under the theme of "Preserving Cultural Heritage through Digital Technology," cultural heritage experts and researchers from around the world will gather to discuss data-driven methods for recording, preserving, and utilizing heritage in the age of artificial intelligence.
Global Experts in Digital Heritage Gather in Seoul
CIPA-HD (International Committee for Architectural Photogrammetry) is an international scientific committee established in 1968 and operates as a subsidiary body of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), a key advisory organization for UNESCO World Heritage. It collaborates with ISPRS (International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing), a leading international academic society in spatial information and remote sensing founded in 1910. CIPA-HD is a global professional organization that utilizes advanced technologies such as photogrammetry, 3D scanning, and digital modeling to record and preserve cultural heritage, contributing to precise heritage management, academic research, and international cooperation.
Largest Event Ever ... Achievements Enhanced by the Symbolism of K-Culture
The CIPA-HD International Symposium, held biennially, marks its 30th edition this year at the National Museum of Korea. The event will bring together over 500 participants from 53 countries, featuring 283 presentations across 42 sessions, making it the largest in terms of both participating countries and members. This achievement is attributed to the recent global enthusiasm for K-Culture, heightened international interest in Korea, and the symbolic significance of hosting the event at the National Museum of Korea, the source of K-Culture.
To celebrate the symposium, distinguished guests including Teresa Patrizio, President of ICOMOS; Lena Halounova, President of ISPRS; Fulvio Rinaudo, President of CIPA-HD; and Maurizio Forte, a world-renowned authority in neuroaesthetics from Duke University, are expected to attend.
Diverse Keynote Lectures, Presentations, and Special Sessions: Envisioning the Future of Digital Heritage
The event will begin with pre-symposium workshops on August 23 and 24, followed by the official opening on August 25. During the symposium, there will be three keynote lectures and 42 presentation sessions, as well as three special sessions, all exploring the present and future of digital heritage.
The keynote lectures will cover a range of topics, including: ▲ Neuroheritage: Embodied Perception and Mind in the AI Era ▲ Digital Solidarity between Asia and Europe ▲ Preservation of Architectural Heritage and Urban Regeneration through Digital Technology. The presentation sessions, which form the core of the academic program, will focus on the latest issues such as: ▲ AI-based cultural heritage data management ▲ Digital exhibitions in museums ▲ Preservation of architectural heritage and urban regeneration. These topics will be discussed and debated intensively over five days.
Special Session by the National Museum of Korea: A Hub of Digital Heritage Innovation
As the host of this world-class digital heritage symposium, the National Museum of Korea has organized its own special session. Six presenters will address topics including: ▲ Digitization of cultural heritage ▲ Data platforms ▲ Immersive exhibition experiences ▲ Virtual preservation. These presentations will propose ways for visitors to more easily access and enjoy cultural heritage and for collections to be continuously preserved. This special session will showcase the activities of the National Museum of Korea to a global audience and serve as an opportunity to explore new directions for future museums. In addition, programs have been prepared for participants from around the world to enjoy exhibitions and experience immersive content such as VR.
Yoo Hongjun, Director of the National Museum of Korea, stated, "Digital technology is greatly expanding the horizons of how we preserve and utilize world cultural heritage, and this is a challenge directly linked to the future of human civilization." He added, "This symposium is a meaningful occasion to share achievements and insights. As the origin of K-Culture and the central institution for Korean cultural heritage, it is highly significant for the National Museum of Korea to host this event. We will use this opportunity to further expand international cooperation and take the lead in presenting new models for future museums."
The National Museum of Korea plans to use this symposium to strengthen its status as a central institution for international cooperation in the digital heritage field, and to explore new roles and models for museums in the AI era. It is hoped that this event will showcase Korea's capabilities in cultural heritage preservation to the world and serve as a foundation for expanding international collaboration.
The symposium requires paid registration, and on-site registration will also be available. For more information, please visit the official website.
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