Overview
Event Details
- Date: 6 – 8 November 2024
- Location: Nantes, France
Purpose
The European Heritage Hub project invites city representatives and heritage professionals to a peer-learning visit in Nantes. This visit offers an opportunity to learn about local solutions for digital cultural heritage, focusing on environmental, digital, and social challenges in cultural heritage.
Background
Hub’s Open Call for Local Good Practices
Launched in November 2023, this call recognizes exemplary local solutions in cultural heritage. Nantes was one of the 10 selected practices for its project “Nantes Cultural Heritage 2.0.”
Nantes Cultural Heritage 2.0
This project is an online platform for accessing and contributing to information about the city’s heritage. It includes digital tours, articles, and interactive maps showcasing urban history, architecture, and historical events. Since its launch in May 2019, the platform has grown with more content and features.
Focus Areas
- Municipal Cultural Heritage Policies
- Urban Renewal Projects
- Inclusive Storytelling Initiatives
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
Cultural heritage professionals from local, regional, or national administrations, civil society organizations, cultural initiatives, or projects across Europe, including Ukraine, Moldova, Western Balkans, and the Caucasus, are eligible.
Participant Composition
A maximum of 20 participants will be selected, including representatives from European cities and regions and cultural heritage stakeholders.
Benefits
Why Apply?
Participants will gain firsthand insights into local solutions for cultural heritage and engage in meaningful exchanges with peers. The visit aims to inspire sustainable, innovative, and inclusive heritage projects and policies.
Event Format
Schedule
- Duration: 2.5 days and 2 nights
- Activities: Meetings, site visits, and workshops
- Language: English
Costs Covered
The European Heritage Hub will cover travel, accommodation, and meals. Participants will book individual travels and will be reimbursed according to European Commission unit costs.
Application Process
How to Apply
Fill in the online application form by 6 September 2024, before midnight CET.
Contact
Selected participants will be contacted at least a month before the visit to confirm and coordinate logistics.
