Call for Papers – CHNT31

Call for Papers 

Open until April 30, 2026 

The CHNT Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies invites submissions for its 31st edition. 

We welcome researchers, practitioners, site managers, digital specialists, policy actors,  students and community representatives to contribute to a diverse programme of sessions,  round tables and thematic exhibitions. 

CHNT31 focuses on the practical realities of cultural heritage work – from archaeological and  architectural field research to World Heritage management. Topics include, but are not  limited to: 

  • Digital documentation 
  • AI-supported analysis and interpretation 
  • Community engagement 
  • Responsible data governance 
  • FAIR and open data 
  • Virtual reconstruction 
  • Computational archaeology 
  • 3D data acquisition and management 
  • Citizen science 

We encourage contributions that engage with the intersection of scientific research, digital  innovation and heritage management in real-world contexts. 

More details: https://chnt.at/call-for-papers-chnt31/

Submit your contribution:  https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/User/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FCHNT2026%2F 

Digital Creative Award 

We invite submissions of posters, short films and software applications within the CHNT31  framework. 

Selected projects will be presented onsite, including a short pitch and demo. The best  contribution will be awarded by audience vote. 

Deadline: October 16, 2026 

Submit your project: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKI11AO2-rPnJcrN8Q97p5TkntVPbo8CiG3IHXlnSOrwC7A/viewform

CHNT31 Training – Hands-on Sessions On-Site 

As part of the CHNT Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies, CHNT31 offers  a series of hands-on trainings presenting state-of-the-art methods and technologies in digital  cultural heritage. 

Participants will have the opportunity to actively explore and practice tools, workflows and  approaches in a guided setting. 

  • On-site participation only 
  • Free of charge for CHNT31 participants (valid conference Ecket required)
  • Limited capacity 

Browse trainings and register: https://chnt.at/call-for-papers-chnt31/

Registration via email: info@chnt.at (subject: “Registration Training [title]”)