Virtual Conference | 19–21 November, 2025 

As our societies, technologies, and environments evolve, the responsibility of caring for our cultural heritage grows ever more complex. In a rapidly transforming world, how do we balance the preservation of authenticity with the potential for technological innovation? How do we ensure all voices are heard in a digital age? And how can AI serve as a bridge, amplifying human wisdom rather than replacing it? 

These are the questions that will be at the forefront of Ctrl+S Culture: AI & Heritage in a Digital World, the cutting-edge virtual conference bringing together thought leaders, scholars, artists, and technologists from around the world to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and cultural preservation. 

With over 2,000 participants already registered, the conference is poised to spark the most expansive global conversation on the future of heritage in a digital era. The event, taking place from 19–21 November 2025, promises to be a milestone in understanding the profound impact of AI on how we document, preserve, and experience our cultural legacies. 

Why You Should Join: 

AI is rapidly transforming the ways we interact with cultural heritage – opening doors to innovation and new opportunities for accessibility, preservation, and engagement. But these advancements come with challenges. How do we safeguard the authenticity of cultural narratives? How can we ensure that AI technologies don't reinforce biases or erode our collective histories? 

Over three days, Ctrl+S Culture will address these crucial questions, featuring: 

  • Global perspectives: 225 paper submissions from around the world will explore topics such as AI in times of conflict, decolonizing algorithms, and the preservation of fragile sound archives. 
  • Cutting-edge discussions: Explore the potential of AI in transforming archives, tackling the ethics of digital heritage, and the delicate balance between innovation and preservation. 
  • Thought-provoking panels: Experts will discuss AI as the new "digital oil," the future of heritage in the age of automation, and how digital technologies can help rebuild and restore fragile cultural assets. 

The virtual event is free to attend, with registration still open. Be part of a forward-thinking community that is shaping the future of cultural preservation in the digital age. 

The Book of Abstracts is now available online 

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