This report highlights the transformative role of digital technology in preserving and enhancing cultural heritage across Europe. It presents the ambitious efforts led by the EU to revolutionise how cultural heritage institutions operate in the digital age, focusing on initiatives like the Cultural Heritage Cloud. This cloud infrastructure aims to facilitate unprecedented collaboration among professionals, enabling them to share research, digitise artefacts, and develop immersive digital replicas of heritage sites. The framework also prioritises intellectual property protection and empowers institutions with cutting-edge tools for preservation and conservation.
Furthermore, the report emphasises the strategic interplay between the Cultural Heritage Cloud, the common European data space for cultural heritage, and the European Open Science Cloud. These initiatives work synergistically to create a robust digital ecosystem where cultural heritage data can be shared and reused across multiple sectors. The resulting digital infrastructure not only safeguards vulnerable cultural assets but also fosters innovation and cross-disciplinary research.
Ultimately, this report underscores the EU’s commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and digitally adept heritage environment. By doing so, it empowers professionals to adapt to evolving challenges, preserving Europe’s cultural legacy for future generations while embracing the possibilities of digital transformation.
