Program
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Welcome reception
Monday, April 9th
Cocktail Reception: Networking for Speakers and Delegates
Venue: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace 5*, Sunset lounge
Time: 19:00 h
Distinguished Pianist: Marin Limić – Piano Recital
Special Exhibition
April 10 - 11, 2018, Dubrovnik Palace 5*
Special Exhibition of the Police Museum, Croatian Ministry of Internal Affairs
The exhibition “The Beauty of False Glamor” is not an art exhibition about paintings and sculptures. It is an exhibition about the scam through art, the black market’s unscrupulousness, about the deception of not versed customers, that is, an exhibition about a specific form of crime. We want to contribute to raising citizens’ awareness about the forgeries when purchasing artwork of all kinds and to combat the black market…more info
Conference
April 10 - 11, 2018, Dubrovnik Palace 5*
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, develops and exchanges innovative knowledge to maintain military stronghold heritage... 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 no consensus in understanding the concept. However, as a rule... 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 develop a real network across the French territory, the “Ville... 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 preservation.
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 Cumalıkızık village) within the period from the early 14th century... 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 population, its political and economic role, and so on. On... 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 both the anthropic and natural system. The consequences for ecosystems... 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 Dubrovnik and its surroundings. Given the urgency of action, it... 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 the places they visit, and can even be used to... 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 potentials for both sides. To enable interaction and take advantages... 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 revitalizing the territory in the eyes of Europe by working... 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 strengthening the citizens for mutual dialogue and establishing their cooperation... 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 that giving them a new life provides economic and social... 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 Forum, the Theatre, the Early Christian Necropolis, Scipios’ Tower, El... 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 witness to Vienna’s universally valued cultural tradition. Three key phases... 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 a high level of expertise are becoming imperatives of survival... 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 period. The so-called Market Gardeners’ District is an integral part... 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. Furthermore, they indicate about the effect of different cultures, multiconfessionalism... 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 the visual integrity of the cities. In this context we... 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 antiquity when its highest urbanization was achieved. The continuity of... 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 into spaces that have not been attractive to tourists so... 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 (St. John’s) is currently undergoing the same process. The management... 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 energy levels. The project involved cooperation between public and private... 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 city of Split. Although located in a historically turbulent borderline... Read More
Ante Mekinić
Prof. Dr. Zoran Mihanović
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
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