HERIFORGE

HERIFORGE Podcast

Technology EN ↓ 6 episodes

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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Reconstructing the Past: XR and The Future of Burial Heritage with Georgia Georgiou 02.06.2026 26:54

In today's episode, we are honored to be joined by Georgia Georgiou, a heritage professional specializing in the management and technological transformation of cultural projects, Technical Project Manager of the Center for Research and Technology Hellas, and Coordinator of the HERIFORGE sister project, EXCALIBUR . Together, we will explore how immersive XR technologies are revolutionizing the...

Researching Audience Reception of XR in Museums and Cultural Institutions with Dr. Gabriela Manista 12.02.2026 24:31

In today’s episode, we are joined by a HERIFORGE project contributor to discuss the importance of researching how audiences experience XR solutions in museums and cultural institutions. The conversation focuses on why understanding visitor reception matters, what kinds of insights audience research can offer, and how these insights can inform more meaningful XR implementations in cultural heritage...

The Future of Cultural Heritage Preservation in Cyprus with Glafkos Constantinides and Agni Petridou 22.01.2026 37:37

This conversation explores the intersection of cultural heritage and technology, focusing on the role of Europa Nostra and its recently established Heritage Hub in Cyprus. The discussion highlights the challenges faced in preserving cultural heritage, the importance of community engagement, and the potential of immersive technologies to enhance public awareness, citizen involvement and lifelong st...

Reimagining Cultural Policy for a Collaborative Future with Maria Drabczyk 14.07.2025 21:00

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 conversatio...

Driving Resilience in Historic Cities Through Immersive Technologies with Dr. Georgios Artopoulos 16.05.2025 26:18

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 re...

What is HeriForge with Michał Kosiedowski 18.04.2025 22:41

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 experie...