Hupg Conference 2018
Sharing the Future of Cultural Heritage
Synergies between Heritage, Tourism and Digital Culture
10 – 11 April 2018 / Dubrovnik / Croatia
What?
An international conference “Sharing the Future of Cultural Heritage – Synergies between Heritage, Tourism and Digital Culture” on cultural heritage issues, in line with the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018.
Venue: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace 5*
April 10 – 11 2018, in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Who?
The conference is being organized by the Croatian Association of Historical Towns – HUPG and its member towns – city governments, together with City of Dubrovnikour and our partners from the French association in Bordeaux –Sites & Cités remarquables de Frances and French Embassy in Croatia.
Why?
We are gathering respected foreign experts from Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Spain, Turkey with the kind support of the foreign non-governmental organizations ALZIAR, EFFORTS, FAIC, MEDCITIES, OWHC.
Testimonials
I wish to thank you for all your support and giving us the opportunity as UNGCCP to showcase what we do. It was also a good opportunity to meet other UNGCCP members from Europe who participated. The organisation was impeccable and you gave everyone the possibility to deliver their presentation.
, Advisor, UN Global Compact Cities Regional Liaison, Australia
Wonderful to see this happen, congratulations!
, Deputy Director, UN Global Compact - Cities Programme
I also would like to thank you of the wonderful organization in Dubrovnik. The conference provided the opportunity to share our ideas, and to meet new colleagues with similar interests. I hope that we will have other opportunities to continue our relations. Thank you again for all your efforts. All the best from Turkey.
, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, İstanbul Kültür University, Turkey
Dear Mr. Mato Frankovic and Ms. Jelka Tepsic, on behalf of the European Network of Fortified Sites (EFFORTS) and myself, I would like to thank you for the warm welcome in Dubrovnik and to congratulate you and your staff with this high level conference. We have really enjoyed our time in Dubrovnik and appreciated the interesting contributions presented. In particular Biserka has delivered exceptional work. So professional and kind. Congratulations!
, EFFORTS Executive Board Member , Belgium
Now it is time for me to deliver my personal and institutional thanks to you and to your colleagues that made this conference possible and so interesting. We have really enjoyed the time in Dubrovnik and appreciated the high level of scientific contributions presented. In particular your work has been exceptional, before and during the event: thank you!
, Coordinator, ETCAEH Programme, University of Nova Gorica, Venice, Italy
Thank you very much for the hospitality and professionality! We have really enreached our knowledge on heritage and, we are excited by the beauty of Dubrovnik!
, Head of Sector, Government of St. Petersburg, Russia
Thank you very much for all of your efforts and great Conference you have organized.
I hope that we all will manage to keep in contact and out of it be able to make ideas for new projects., Architect, ADA Center, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Thanks again for this interesting and very pleasant conference. Hope to see you again soon.
, Project Manager, World Heritage Office UNESCO Bamberg, Germany
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and organisation!
, Albanian-American Cultural Foundation (AACF) - New York, USA
You did a great job! I would like to be more involved.
, Associate Dean, General Education RIT Croatia, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Molte grazie for the wonderful experience.
, Polytechnic University of Genoa, Italy
Trés belle manifestation, bravo! J’espère que nous pourrons préparer des actions conjointes ensembles prochainement.
, French Embassy, France
Conference speakers
Keynote speaker
John Sell, CBE
Europa Nostra, Executive Vice-President, UK
Speakers
Dr. Alexey Mikhaylov
Deputy Chairman, Government of St. Petersburg, RussiaDr. Andrea Bonifacio
EFFORTS Executive Board Member, ItalyDr. Francis Brassard
Associate Dean, General Education RIT Croatia, Dubrovnik, CroatiaDr. Gérard Duclos
Mayor of Lectoure, Sites & Cités remarquables de France, Bordeaux, FranceDr.Malcolm Borg
Advisor, UN Global Compact Cities Regional Liaison, AustraliaProf. Arch. Christiano Lepratti
Polytechnic University of Genoa, ItalyProf. Dr. Neslihan Dostoğlu
Dean, Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Kultur University, TurkeyProf. Dr. Zoran Mihanović
Vice-President, NGO Poljica AllianceProf. Dr.Elizabeth Lawley
Dept. Interactive Games & Media, RIT New York, USAProf. Gustavo Cuadrado Moya
Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, SpainProf. Saviour Formosa
Criminologist, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta, MaltaAnita Martinčević, PhD(c)
Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Computing, University of Zagreb, CroatiaAnte Mekinić
President, NGO Poljica AllianceBegoña Floria Eseberri
Deputy Mayor, Tarragona City Council, SpainBiserka Simatović, M.ES.
Secretary General, HUPG, CroatiaDiana Büttner, M.A.
Project Manager, World Heritage Office UNESCO Bamberg, GermanyDobrila Vlahović , M.Arch.
Conservator-restorer, Ministry of Culture, MontenegroDušan Medin M.Sc.
Archaeologist, PI Museums and Galleries of Budva, MontenegroGorana Barišić Bačelić, mag. art. hist.
Director, Fortress of Culture Šibenik, CroatiaHelena Biočić
Head of the Police Museum, Croatian Ministry of Internal AffairsIda Simonella M.Sc.
Ancona City Councillor and FAIC Secretary-General, Ancona, ItalyIulian Vişanu, MDUI
Chief Architect, Dambovita County Council, ALZIAR, RomaniaIva Carević-Peković, M.Sc.
Director, Institute for the Restoration of Dubrovnik, CroatiaJelka Tepšić
Deputy Mayor, City of Dubrovnik, CroatiaJohn Sell, CBE
Europa Nostra, Executive Vice-President, UKKaren Gysen
Architect, EFFORTS Executive Board Member , BelgiumLirjetë Avdiu Vejsa, MS(c)
Albanian-American Cultural Foundation (AACF) - New York, USALucija Đurašković M.Sc.
Art Historian, PI Museums and Galleries of Budva, MontenegroMaja Tomičić
Project Manager, Europe for Citizens, CroatiaMarco Acri, PhD(c)
Coordinator, ETCAEH Programme, University of Nova Gorica, Venice, ItalyMartin Malvy
President, Sites & Cités remarquables de France, Bordeaux, FranceMatthias Ripp, PhD(c)
WH Coordinator, UNESCO Regensburg, GermanyNicolaie Moldovan, MPS
City Manager, Alba Iulia, ALZIAR, RomaniaOriol Barba Suñol
MedCities, AMB Barcelona, SpainPhilippe Trotin
Deputy Mayor, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceRudolf Zunke, M.A.
Site Manager, UNESCO Historic Centre of Vienna, AustriaSenada Demirović Habibija, PhD(c)
Architect, ADA Center, Mostar, Bosnia & HerzegovinaVictoria Pushkina, M.Sc.
Head of Sector, Government of St. Petersburg, Russia
Program
This conference run through 2 days, April 10th - 11th. Conference fees include: registration, welcome bag with conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, social dinner and guided tour of Old Town.
Day 1
10 Apr 2018
Day 2
11 Apr 2018
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
“I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the culture of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any” ― Mahatma Gandhi
9:00
Session I: Sharing the Future of Cultural Heritage
Chair: John Sell CBE, Europa Nostra, Executive Vice-President, UK
Panel
Panel
- Rudolf Zunke, M.A., Site Manager, UNESCO Historic Centre of Vienna, Austria
- Matthias Ripp, PhD(c), WH Coordinator, UNESCO Regensburg, Germany
- Karen Gysen, Architect, EFFORTS Executive Board Member , Belgium
- Dr. Andrea Bonifacio, EFFORTS Executive Board Member, Italy
- Prof. Arch. Christianno Lepratti, Polytechnic University of Genoa, Italy
- City of Dubrovnik
John Sell, CBE
9:00 - 9:30
Opening remarks
Ministry, Ambassador of France, Sites&Cites, HUPG, Ministry of Internal Affairs Police Museum, Europa Nostra, Europe for Citizens, City of Dubrovnik, Dubravka Šuica EP, Video Clip
10:00 - 10:20
EFFORTS, from stronghold to welcoming arms
Until now an active European network of fortified towns, forts and lines of defense was non-existent so that this specific part of heritage was insufficiently represented in a European context. EFFORTS defends the interests of private, local and regional authorities,... Read More
Karen Gysen
Dr. Andrea Bonifacio
10:20 - 10:40
Quelles synergies entre tourisme et patrimoines?
Martin Malvy
10:40 - 11:00
Learning and Having Fun: Visitor Centers Imparting Knowledge Using a New Format
In the past two decades information centers, or so-called visitor centers, which have their origins in English-speaking countries, have become common place in Germany. Although the objectives, target audiences and nature of many of these facilities are similar, there is... Read More
Matthias Ripp, PhD(c)
11:00 - 11:20
Conserving the Authenticity as Paradigm of Circular Models for Adaptive Built Heritage Reuse
The adaptive reuse of built heritage has become one of the key topics in Europe, given the economic crisis that has slowed down the building industry…
Marco Acri, PhD(c)
11:20 - 11:30
Création de la Marque Ville Impériale, outil de développement culturel et patrimonial en matière de tourisme
The “Imperial City” brand was created at the initiative of the city of Rueil-Malmaison, in partnership with the cities of Compiègne, Fontainebleau and Saint-Cloud and was launched at the Château de Malmaison on October 21, 2011. With the desire to... Read More
Philippe Trotin
11:30 - 11:40
The Challenges of Mediterranean Historic Cities and Opportunities for Cooperation – MedCities
Learning from achievements and accompanying cities to sustainable development respecting their cultural and natural heritage and quality of life. Cities from all shores of the Mediterranean Sea share similar challenges and search for a balance between local development and heritage... Read More
Oriol Barba Suñol
11:40 - 12:00
Coffee Break / Press (closed)
12:00 - 12:20
Bursa World Heritage Site: Expectations from Cultural Tourism
This study aims to evaluate the properties of Bursa, which was listed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014 for the outstanding universal value of its urban development system and examples of early Ottoman period architecture (Kulliyes, Khans Area, and... Read More
Prof. Dr. Neslihan Dostoğlu
12:20 - 12:40
New Tools for Assessment for Fortified Towns: a case study for the South East Region and its Sister Cities
This paper considers the assessment of 5 fortified cities in the South East Region which comprises; the Capital Valletta (WHC 1980) and its sister cities linked by 28 km of fortifications (UNESCO Tentative List).
Dr.Malcolm Borg
Prof. Saviour Formosa
12:40 - 13:00
A la decouverte des grandes questions de notre heritage intellectuel avec Ruder Boskovic
A visitor living in Dubrovnik for an extended period of time could easily get bored. This may be true if we take a horizontal approach where the attractiveness of a city is measured by its size, the diversity of its... Read More
Dr. Francis Brassard
13:00 - 13:20
Considerations on Sea Level Rise and the future of our old coastal cities
In the world within 2050, about 550 million people are expected to live only in coastal cities. By the end of this century, many of the dense urban tissues will in fact be invaded by seawater, with serious consequences for... Read More
Prof. Arch. Christiano Lepratti
13:20 - 13:40
13:40 -14:30
Buffet Lunch
Session II – Synergies between Heritage, Tourism and Digital Culture
Chair: Matthias Ripp, PhD(c), WH Coordinator, UNESCO Regensburg, Germany
Panel
Panel
- John Sell, CBE, Europa Nostra, Executive Vice-President, UK
- Dr. Andrea Bonifacio, EFFORTS Executive Board Member, Italy
- Prof. Dr. Elizabeth Lawley, Dept. Interactive Games & Media, RIT New York, USA
- Dr. Malcolm Borg, Advisor, UN Global Compact Cities, Regional Liaison, Australia
- Prof. Saviour Formosa, Criminologist, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta, Malta
Matthias Ripp, PhD(c)
14:30 - 14:50
Respect the City: Challenges & Digital Solutions
In general, the “Respect the City” project deals with innovative integrated development, which focuses on the sustainable development of tourism in the city. It represents a collection of short-term and long-term initiatives aimed at addressing the key development issues of... Read More
Jelka Tepšić
14:50 - 15:10
Game Design & Tourism: Conceptual Overlaps and Collaborative Opportunities
With the growing popularity of location-based games and augmented reality applications, an opportunity has arisen for tourism destinations to work with game designers and developers to shape tourist experiences. Game-based mobile applications can engage tourists in exploring and learning about... Read More
Prof. Dr.Elizabeth Lawley
15:10 - 15:30
Smart Building – Smart Grid – Smart City
Current energy market design is based on a rather passive distribution and transmission level, which does not allow the interaction with the prosumers. On the other side, buildings, as one of the world’s largest energy prosumers offer significant cost saving... Read More
Anita Martinčević, PhD(c)
15:30 - 15:50
F.A.I.C. and Tourism Policies
The FORA of the civil societies was established in the late 1990s – early 2000s, following the need to rebuild the war-damaged relationships between the involved territories of the times. Today, with the launch of the EUSAIR strategy, the FORA have the opportunity of... Read More
Ida Simonella M.Sc.
15:50 - 16:00
Promotion of the history and values of the European Union through Europe for Citizens programme
The Europe for Citizens Programme was launched by the European Commission in 2007, with the aim of raising awareness among citizens of Europe about the common history and values by encouraging the bonding among different cultures, identities and heritage, thus... Read More
Maja Tomičić
16:00 - 16:15
16:15
End of day 1
20:00
Ulica od Puča 1, Dubrovnik
Social Dinner, Hotel Pucić Palace, Old Town
Dress code: Smart Casual Entertainment, folklore, a capella
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
“No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
9:00
Session III – Synergies between Heritage, Tourism and Digital Culture
Chair:Dr. Malcolm Borg, Advisor, UN Global Compact Cities, Regional Liaison, Australia
Panel
Panel
- Matthias Ripp, PhD(c), WH Coordinator, UNESCO Regensburg, Germany
- Dr. Andrea Bonifacio, EFFORTS Executive Board Member, Italy
- Prof. Dr. Elizabeth Lawley, Dept. Interactive Games & Media, RIT New York, USA
- Rudolf Zunke, M.A, Site Manager, UNESCO Historic Centre of Vienna, Austria
- Prof. Saviour Formosa, Criminologist, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta, Malta
- City of Dubrovnik
Dr.Malcolm Borg
9:00 - 9:20
Conservation, Restoration, Functional Reconversion and Valorization of the Largest Fortress in Romania – Alba Iulia
How Alba Iulia Citadel, the largest one from Romania and Central-South Eastern Europe changed our destiny as a city.
Nicolaie Moldovan, MPS
9:20 - 9:40
Restoration techniques at the Potlogi Palace (Potlogi, Dâmboviţa) and the Royal Court (Targoviste Municipality, Dâmboviţa County, Romania) – comparative study
As part of European community, Romania owns probably the most unknown and neglected monuments, architectural sites and ensembles. Over recent years, as the regeneration and renewal of a number of our important monuments has gathered pace, it has been noticed... Read More
Iulian Vişanu, MDUI
Civic Tarraco Project, Citizen Participation in Tarragona
The Archaeological Complex of Tarraco was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2000. It consists of the following monuments in the city: the Walls, the Worship Area, the Provincial Forum, the Circus, the Amphitheatre, the Colonial... Read More
Begoña Floria Eseberri
Prof. Gustavo Cuadrado Moya
10:00 - 10:20
UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Vienna”: In the tension between preservation and development
The centre of Vienna embodies a unique urban monument. Its rich architectural heritage as well as its overall structure, which a period of 2,000 years saw develop from the Roman Vindobona to a fortified imperial seat to the Ringstraße, bears... Read More
Rudolf Zunke, M.A.
10:20 - 11:00
Platform for Architecture, Heritage, Dialogue and Art: Case Study Mostar
Arts and culture today are developed in parallel with the rapid and sudden changes in cultural and artistic infrastructure, organization of artistic creativity and symbolic communication. Big investments in the creative sector, encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship in culture and art, and... Read More
Senada Demirović Habibija, PhD(c)
11:00 - 11:20
Bamberg: Community involvement and tourism within the framework of the Market Gardeners’ District
In 1993, the Town of Bamberg was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its exemplary nature as a central European town with a basically early medieval plan and many surviving ecclesiastical and secular buildings of the medieval... Read More
Diana Büttner, M.A.
11:20 - 11:40
Coffee Break
Ancient Necropolis in Budva (Hellenistic and Roman): Protection Systems and the Potential for Cultural and Tourist Valorization
Key words: Budva, Ancient necropolis, protection, touristic valorization potential, cultural good. Special value of Montenegrin cultural heritage are the immovable cultural goods, among which archaeological sites stand out, as they point out rich history, tradition and legacy of this area.... Read More
Lucija Đurašković M.Sc.
Dobrila Vlahović , M.Arch.
Dušan Medin M.Sc.
12:00 - 12:20
Historic Center of St. Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments, Protection and Management
Preservation of the historic cities is one of the most difficult missions, which demands to find balance between the conservation and development. Heritage sites are facing the same threats of an increasing development pressure, which has a negative impact on... Read More
Dr. Alexey Mikhaylov
Victoria Pushkina, M.Sc.
12:20 - 12:40
12:40 - 13:00
Old City Ulqin – The Analysis of Developments Since the mid-20th Century an Ancillary Aproach to Conserve the Authenticity
Old City of Ulqin (nowadays Kalaja of Ulqin) as one of the most specific fortified antic cities in the Adriatic coast constitutes an Archeological and Architectural Heritage Site whose roots lead us over 2500 years back into the Illyrians classical... Read More
Lirjetë Avdiu Vejsa, MS(c)
13:00 - 14:00
Buffet Lunch
13:30
Session IV – Synergies between Heritage, Tourism and Digital Culture
Chair: John Sell CBE, Europa Nostra, Executive Vice-President, UK
Panel
Panel
- Dr. Andrea Bonifacio, EFFORTS Executive Board Member, Italy
- Prof. Dr. Elizabeth Lawley, Dept. Interactive Games & Media, RIT New York, USA
- Prof. Dr. Francis Brassard, Associate Dean, General Education RIT Croatia, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Matthias Ripp, PhD(c), WH Coordinator, UNESCO Regensburg, Germany
John Sell, CBE
14:00 - 14:20
Lazareti Project – the Creative District of Dubrovnik
The “Lazareti Project – the Creative District of Dubrovnik” is a direct response to many of the problems identified in the research launched during the drafting of a Management Plan. First and foremost, it will allow the dispersion of tourists... Read More
Iva Carević-Peković, M.Sc.
14:20 - 14:40
Sustainable management of fortification heritage in Šibenik
Over the last few years, Šibenik has become a best practice example in using EU funds for the restoration of its cultural and historical heritage. Two fortresses in Šibenik (St. Michael’s; Barone) have been successfully revitalized, and the third one... Read More
Gorana Barišić Bačelić, mag. art. hist.
14:40 - 15:00
EX.PO AUS – The Extension of Potentiality of Adriatic Unesco Sites
The EX.PO AUS project represents a cooperative cross-border network between existing and aspiring UNESCO sites in the Adriatic area. The results led to the creation of a joint long-term strategy for sustainable valorization of the sites, using managerial, technological and... Read More
Biserka Simatović, M.ES.
15:00 - 15:30
Poljica – from medieval republic to tourist destination
The subject inferred from the abstract title provides insight into the past, present and the touristic potential of the Poljica region, which encompasses an area of 250 square meters in the heart of Dalmatia and in the vicinity of the... Read More
Ante Mekinić
Prof. Dr. Zoran Mihanović
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00
Closing Remarks / Departure of delegates
Location
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace*****
Masarykov put 20, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Participation fees
Participation fee: 80€
The fee includes (from Monday evening until Wednesday afternoon):
- All lectures
- Welcome reception, Welcome bag
- Coffee breaks, working lunches, one dinner
- A walking tour of the old town
Delegates will meet the cost of their own travel and hotel accommodation.
Free access to students
Students will have free access to only the conference presentations on both days.
Registration is online or before the start of the conference.
Student identification must be presented.
Organized by
The conference is being coorganized by the Croatian Association of Historical Towns – HUPG and its member towns – city governments, together with the City of Dubrovnik and our partners from the French association Sites & Cites in Bordeaux.
Under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Croatia, Ms Kolinda Grabar Kitarović
Partners
Sponsors
In cooperation with
This conference brings together reputable foreign experts from many countries with the kind support of various cities, organizations and NGOs.
2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage
Europa Nostra
EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region - EUSAIR
Forum of Adriatic and Ionian Cities
Organization of World Heritage Cities
MedCities
European Federation of Fortified Sites
South East Regional Committee, Malta
UN Global Compact
Romanian Association of Historical and Art Towns and Regions
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, Croatia
Interreg Danube Transnational Programme, 3Smart
City of Regensburg, Germany
Zentrum Welterbe Bamberg, Germany
City of Mostar,Bosnia and Herzegovina
Budva Museums and Galleries, Montenegro
Municipality of Kotor,Montenegro
Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, Turkey
Tarragona, Spain
Tarragona Smart Mediterranean City, Spain
City of Vienna, Austria
City of St.Petersburg, Russia
Rochester Institute of Technology, Croatia
Office de tourisme Rueil Malmaison, France
Ville de Rueil Malmaison, France
Ville Imperiale, France
Ville de Lectoure, France
Institute for the restauration of Dubrovnik, Croatia
Europe for Citizens, Croatia
City of Šibenik, Croatia
Polytecnic University of Genoa, Italy
NGO Poljica Alliance, Croatia
Ministry of Culture, Montenegro