13th CIPA International Summer School in Rhodes

This year’s Summer School attracted 39 participants from 22 countries, including Italy, Spain, Germany, Canada, and others. A total of 73 applications were received, demonstrating the global interest and relevance of this event. Due to practical limitations and the hands-on nature of the program, the number of participants was capped at 40, with a waiting list for those unable to register on time. The participants came from diverse professional backgrounds and age groups, reflecting the broad appeal of the school in advancing knowledge on heritage conservation techniques.

A decade of collaboration between CHCD and CIPA

The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization (CHCD2024) was held from July 16-19, 2024, in Beijing. With the theme Re-Shape: Digital Heritage Driven by Technological Innovation, the event featured panels, presentations, digital exhibitions, heritage site excursions, and a Kuche culture gala. Organized by Tsinghua University and CIPA, it marked a decade of collaboration since 2014.

10TH EDITION OF THE 3D-ARCH WORKSHOP

The Siena 3D-ARCH24 Workshop, now in its 10th year, concluded on Feb. 23, 2024. The three-day workshop (Feb. 21-23) was held at the University of Siena and organized by Stefano Campana, Fabio Remondino, and Francesco Fassi. As per tradition, the workshop was under the umbrella of CIPA Heritage Documentation and ISPRS.

Invitation: Technology-Driven Disaster Response: Insights from the Beirut 2020 Explosion

To CIPA Members in the Ottawa, Ontario, Canada region:
You are invited to join us for an in-person, special lecture by Joe Kallas, titled Technology-Driven Disaster Response: Insights from the Beirut 2020 Explosion at the Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS) on Thursday, February 29th at 3:00 pm. The lecture is being hosted in collaboration by CIMS and CIPA Heritage Documentation.

Do you know published 3D point cloud datasets?

The ISPRS-WGII6 is interested in listing published cultural heritage-related 3D point cloud datasets.

If you have or know published material, please fill in this questionaire

The 3rd Unmanned Aerial Systems in Geomatics (UASG 2023) for 2023 has been organized in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 21-22 November 2023 (https://www.iitr.ac.in/uasg2023/). The conference was organized by IIT Roorkee, Dept of Civil Engineering who organized the first two editions of this conference and the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM.

Announcing the 2024 CIPA Summer School: Enroll Now for an Unforgettable Learning Experience!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 CIPA Summer School, focusing on the dynamic realm of 3D surveying and modeling in cultural heritage. This exclusive program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques and technologies in the field of heritage preservation and documentation.

Celebrating Prof. Mario Santana Quintero

During the biannual symposium held in Florence this June, CIPA Heritage Documentation proudly announced the appointment of Prof. Mario Santana Quintero as its Honorary President. The prestigious honor was presented to him by the current president, Stratos Stylianidis, in recognition of Mario’s exceptional dedication, leadership, and invaluable contributions to the heritage documentation community.

CIPA HD Symposium Awards Best Papers

The CIPA HD Symposium in Florence awarded outstanding contributions to authors of top papers, showcasing innovation and advancement in heritage documentation, furthering our understanding and preservation of cultural heritage for future generations.

Video Contest: Shaping the Future of Cultural Heritage

The CIPA HD symposium held in Florence last June featured an engaging video contest centered around the theme, “How can we shape the future with humanities and digital technologies for Cultural Heritage?” This thought-provoking contest attracted a total of 10 participants who presented their creative interpretations and ideas through captivating videos.