The EUROM will take part in the open forum “Digitalization and Innovation for Cultural Heritage”, organized by the Buzludzha Project Foundation from 16–18 April 2026 in Bulgaria. The event will present the results of the international project “Developing an Inclusive Process for Communicating Contested Heritage,” funded by the EU’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme.
Held on the occasion of the World Heritage Day (18 April), the Forum brings together institutions, experts, and civil society actors to discuss innovative approaches to safeguarding immovable cultural heritage. This edition focuses on digitalization as a tool for documentation and audience engagement, including the premiere of the digital twin of the Buzludzha Monument.
Bulgarian and international experts will present successful models and innovative solutions from Bulgaria and across Europe. Among the international delegates are experts from Europa Nostra – the leading European federation for cultural heritage, the University of Bologna, EUROM – the European Observatory on Memories, ATRIUM – Association and European Cultural Route, and EuroClio – the European Association of History Educators.
The fourth edition of the Forum focuses on digitalization not only as a method of documentation, but also as a tool for actively engaging audiences. A highlight of the program is the premiere presentation of the digital twin of the Buzludzha Monument.