HERIFORGE Podcast
Welcome to the HERIFORGE Podcast! Here, we share key insights and updates from our innovative project, connecting Poland, Cyprus, and Turkey hubs. Tune in to explore how we’re driving research, innovation, and the responsible use of XR technologies in the Cultural and Creative Industries.
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Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
This episode explores how cultural policy can evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing, interconnected world.
Maria Drabczyk, a sociologist, digital policy expert, and cultural strategist and Chair of the Board at Centrum Cyfrowe, shares insights from her work designing a cross-border, cross-sectoral strategy that brings together cultural heritage, research, and innovation.
The conversation covers the importance of collaboration across sectors, the challenges of aligning different institutional languages and priorities, and how emerging technologies can be used responsibly in the cultural space.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what meaningful, future-facing cultural policy looks like in practice and how it can be shaped to make real impact across Europe.
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
In today’s episode, we are honored to be joined by Dr Georgios Artopoulos, a leading expert in immersive and virtual environments, urban modeling, and the digital preservation of cultural heritage. The coordinator of the Cyprus’ Hub, Georgios is Associate Professor at the Cyprus Institute, one of the HERIFORGE’s project partners where he’s developing cutting-edge tools aimed at building social resilience and inclusion in historic cities. Together we will explore innovative projects, technologies, and ideas that are shaping the future of sustainable and inclusive urban spaces.
Host: Beril Toper
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Join us for the first episode of our podcast as we explore HERIFORGE with project's principal investigator Michał Kosiedowski. In each episode, we’ll connect with experts, creatives, and community voices who are redefining the way we preserve and engage with cultural heritage. We'll dive into the future of culture and innovation through groundbreaking tools like extended reality, immersive experiences, and digital platforms.