The 3D-4CH project has officially launched, marking a major step forward in supporting cultural institutions across Europe in the adoption and application of 3D technologies. This ambitious initiative will establish a dedicated online competence centre designed to provide training, tools, and best practices for 3D digitisation, aligned with the European Commission’s 2021 Recommendation on the digital preservation of cultural heritage.
The kick-off meeting took place in Trento, Italy, from February 18 to 20, bringing together a diverse consortium of partners, domain specialists, and key stakeholders from across Europe. Among the participating organisations was Arctur, which will be leading a Work Package focused on developing the project’s central learning platform. This platform will serve as the core of the European competence centre, supporting cultural professionals in building the skills and capacities needed to integrate 3D technologies into their preservation and presentation efforts.
A highlight of the kick-off event was the public workshop held on February 19, streamed live via YouTube. This session featured keynote presentations and a roundtable discussion exploring the evolving role of competence centres in the cultural heritage sector. Geert Verhoeven delivered a presentation titled “Mind the Gap”, while Antonella Guidazzoli shared insights from “The Isabella d’Este Virtual Studiolo”. The roundtable brought together leading experts including Andreas Georgopoulos, Harry Verwayen, Xavier Rodier, and Roberto Di Giulio, along with members of the 3D-4CH Advisory Board, to discuss the future of digital cultural heritage and the strategic role of advanced research and infrastructure.
The 3D-4CH project is set to play a pivotal role in shaping Europe’s digital cultural landscape, promoting the integration of cutting-edge 3D technology in the preservation, documentation, and dissemination of cultural heritage.
