Heritage at Risk Summer School 2026
3D Documentation of Cultural Heritage at Risk: Methods, Tools and Practice.
Dates: 7–8 May 2026
Location: Room I5, Department of Architecture, University of Ferrara – Via Ghiara 36, Ferrara, Italy
Format: Hybrid (in-person + online streaming for lectures; hands-on sessions in-person only)
Language: English & Italian (online streaming may include AI-based speech translation tools)
How can we better protect cultural heritage in times of crisis whether caused by climate change, natural disasters, or conflict?
The Heritage at Risk Summer School 2026, organised in collaboration with the 3D-4CH Project and in the framework of 3DBigDataSpace, brings together experts, researchers, and practitioners to explore this question through advanced 3D documentation methods.
Why join?
This two-day intensive programme combines theory, real-world case studies, and practical training, focusing on how 3D technologies can support the documentation and preservation of heritage at risk.
Participants will gain insights into:
Hands-on learning experience
A key highlight of the Summer School is its strong practical component. Participants attending in Ferrara will work directly with:
Guided by leading experts, these sessions provide a unique opportunity to apply advanced technologies in real-world scenarios.
Who should attend?
This course is open to several stakeholder groups including:
Programme
| Dates & Time | Thursday | Friday |
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| Starting at 9.00 | 9.00 -9.30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee | 9.00 - 9.15 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| Morning Session (9.00-13.00) |
9.30 - 9.45 | Opening Remarks
9.45 - 10.30 | 3D documentation of Heritage at Risk between national and European goals and guidelines – Marco Medici, INCEPTION s.r.l. 10.30 - 11.00 | From Reaction to Readiness: CIPA Heritage Documentation and the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage at Risk - Fulvio Rinaudo (Politecnico di Torino), President of CIPA Heritage Documentation 11.00 - 11.15 | Coffee break 11.15 - 11.45 | 3D reconstruction and modeling of Heritage at Risk: experiences and lesson learned from the world – Fabio Remondino, 3D Optical Metrology (3DOM), Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK), Trento, Italy 11.45 - 12.15 | Documenting Built Heritage in earthquakes areas: experiences and lesson learned from Italy – Marco Zuppiroli, Department of Architecture, University of Ferrara (presentation in Italian) 12.15 - 12.45 | Documenting Built Heritage in war zones: experiences and lesson learned from Ukraine – Iana Boitsova and Fedir Boitsov, Pixelated Realities NGO 12.45 - 13.00 | Conclusions and round table with the speakers |
9.15 - 10.00 | Introducing the mobile mapping systems Tutors:
10.00 - 13.00 | Hands-on activities with NavVis equipment – Matteo Friggi, Dynatech s.r.l.. |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch Break | Lunch Break |
| Afternoon Session (14.00 - 18.00) |
Getting started with 3D documentation techniques with hands-on activities (static laser scanners and photogrammetry)
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14.00 - 18.00 | Data processing techniques Tutors:
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Join us online!
This Summer School offers a unique opportunity to combine theory, technology, and practice in one of Italy’s most historic cities. Please register for online participation below.
