We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 CIPA Heritage Documentation School in Batumi, Georgia!

Dates: 21-27 September 2026
Location: Batumi, Georgia
Website: cipa.ge

Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in architectural and cultural heritage documentation. Held in the vibrant seaside city of Batumi, Georgia, we welcome students, researchers, emerging professionals, and practitioners in architecture, archaeology, cultural heritage, geomatics, surveying, and related disciplines, as well as anyone interested in gaining practical experience with state-of-the-art heritage documentation technologies.

In this CIPA School, participants will have the opportunity to document the 19th–early 20th century residential building, currently serving as the House of Architects, using advanced digital documentation techniques under the guidance of internationally recognized CIPA experts. They will also explore this remarkable example of European-influenced architecture and discover the rich cultural heritage of Batumi’s historic urban fabric.

Why Attend?

• Hands-on training in terrestrial laser scanning (TLS), photogrammetry, UAV imaging, and heritage documentation.
• Collaboration with international experts and participants.
• Practical experience using real-world heritage datasets.
• Certificate of Attendance.

Main Objectives

• Disseminate practical knowledge of innovative digital documentation methods.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and networking.
• Support best practices in recording, documenting, and managing heritage information.
• Provide a platform for scientific discussion and exchange of ideas.
• Contribute to the digital preservation of Georgian cultural heritage.

Read more about this opportunity, the instructors, where you’ll stay, and how to register on the school’s website. See you soon in Batumi!

The 2026 CIPA Heritage Documentation School in Georgia is organized by NNLE Engineering Idea and CIPA Heritage Documentation, supported by the Ajarian Union of Architects, Batumi Art State University Georgia, Georgian Technical University, TIMM Architecture, ICOMOS, ISPRS, and the CIPA-HD Emerging Professionals.