Track 1: Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Heritage Conservation

• • • Digital Documentation and Virtual Archiving
    • Virtual and Augmented Reality for Heritage Engagement
    • Interactive Platforms for Collaborative Heritage Research
    • 3D printing, AI-assisted reconstruction, and digital restoration techniques.

Track 2: Sustainable Practices and Technologies in Heritage Conservation

• • • Eco-friendly Materials for Conservation
    • Climate Resilience for Cultural Heritage
    • Circular Economy in Heritage Conservation
    • Energy-efficient and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings

Track 3: Public Engagement and Education through Technology

• • • Heritage education and curriculum development
    • Community-driven Digital Preservation
    • Social Media and Digital Advocacy for Heritage Awareness
    • Smart Technologies in Heritage Tourism

Track 4: Heritage Conservation-Traditional and Contemporary Approach

• • • Challenges in preserving tangible heritage (architectural, urban, and archaeological heritage).
    • Policies, legal frameworks, and international conventions for heritage protection.
    • Sociocultural impacts of heritage conservation initiatives.
    • The role of stakeholders in the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings

IEEE Tracks: The first three tracks focus on digital and technological advancements, in line with IEEE publications. Selected papers will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore.
Non-IEEE Track: A new track (Track 4) for research outside digital/technological fields, to attract more diverse submissions.
Journal Availability for Non-IEEE Papers: The committee will attempt to find an appropriate journal. Selected papers presented at the conference will be invited to submit extended versions of their manuscripts for consideration in international academic journals.

Aligning Conference Tracks with Key Sustainable Development Goals

• • • SDG 4 – Quality Education (Enhancing heritage education through digital and traditional methods).
    • SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (Promoting technological advancements in heritage conservation).
    • SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities (Ensuring global accessibility to cultural heritage knowledge).
    • SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities (Enhancing cultural heritage conservation through digital tools).
    • SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals (Encouraging collaboration between communities and institutions).