Clean Oceans and Mapping Our Seas Conference

Heritage Malta and Stavanger Maritime Museum (MUST) are excited to announce a public hybrid conference titled “Clean Oceans and Mapping Our Seas” on Wednesday, June 19th.

This event will delve into how advanced digitization technology can mitigate the negative impacts of human activity on our oceans and help preserve the associated cultural heritage.

The conference will host distinguished keynote speakers from the European Commission, UNESCO, Heritage Malta’s Digitization and Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit, and experts from various European countries.

They will present case studies and best practices related to the 3D digitization of maritime cultural heritage. This event is held under the patronage of the European Commission’s TwinIt! initiative and is funded by the Malta Norway bilateral fund.

Due to high demand, on-site participation at the Malta Maritime Museum is fully booked. However, the conference will be streamed online to registered guests, thus allowing experts, stakeholders, and enthusiasts worldwide to join the discussions on innovative 3D digital solutions for documenting and interpreting maritime cultural heritage.

The conference will feature six sessions, beginning at 9:00 AM and concluding at 5:15 PM, offering a platform for a diverse range of speakers to share fresh insights and expert knowledge.

To register for free online participation and for more information, please visit https://maltamaritimemuseum.mt/cleanoceans/.

Numerous participants from around the globe have already signed up, and online attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the speakers.

This conference represents a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies and their crucial role in preserving our maritime heritage.

Join us in this vital conversation about the future of our oceans and cultural legacy.