This session will explore the wide range of advanced technologies that are changing the way we preserve, study and share Cultural Heritage. Contributions will range from innovative materials and nanostructured systems for cleaning, consolidation and long-term stabilization to non-invasive diagnostic and monitoring techniques that ensure the safety of conservation strategies. There will be a particular focus on spectroscopic and microscopic methods such as FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, XRF, SEM, AFM and synchrotron-based approaches, which allow for the detailed characterization of materials and degradation processes at multiple scales.
Alongside material-based approaches, digital tools such as high-resolution imaging, 3D modeling, and immersive platforms (VR/AR) will be considered for their transformative role in documentation, communication, and public engagement. Integrating digital twins, smart sensors, and environmental monitoring systems offers new possibilities for predictive conservation, providing dynamic strategies for risk prevention and the sustainable management of heritage sites and collections.
By fostering dialogue between chemists, physicists, engineers, computer scientists and conservation scientists, the session will highlight how cross-disciplinary innovation can provide sustainable, effective and inclusive solutions for preserving and promoting Cultural Heritage in the 21^st century.