Conference “Science Diplomacy and Heritage: On the Politics of Fragments, the Role of Science, and the Perception of Lacunas”
The inaugural conference of the recently established Alliance’s thematic entry point “Science diplomacy and culture” will take place on 4 December 2025, at the Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi in Venice, from 09:30 to 19:00.
Conference “Science Diplomacy and Heritage: On the Politics of Fragments, the Role of Science, and the Perception of Lacunas” aims to bring together academics, curators, heritage and museum experts, artists, diplomats, and anyone interested in this transdisciplinary perspective to explore how cooperations can be developed, particularly in regions affected by conflict, environmental degradation, and socio-political instability, and in which way contemporary artistic practice can contribute. The conference tries to reflect experiences, socially and culturally constructed boundaries and aims to negotiate contemporary perceptions and forms of shared imagination.
Culture constitutes a foundation of human identity, yet it is often at risk in a rapidly changing world. In an era defined by increased tensions, climate change, and technological advancements, the intersection of artistic practice, research, diplomacy and heritage presents a fertile area for dialogue.
The conference is organised by our members Christina Hainzl, Danube University Krems, Austria and Eric Piaget, EUTOPIA in collaboration with Palazzo Grassi – Pinault Collection, Venice and the European Union Science Diplomacy Alliance and UNESCO.
You can find the the program here.
More information here.
Admission free! Please register at: adrian.praschl-bichler@donau-uni.ac.at