The 9th edition of YOCOCU International Conference is aimed to promote constructive, critical and interdisciplinary conversations on the challenges emerging in cultural heritage bridging ancient traditions, challenges and problems and future scenarios. YOCOCU (YOuth in COnservation of CUltural Heritage APS) 2024 wants to be a source of inspiration and ideas underpinned by a wealth of experience, evidence and good practices gathered across all levels of cultural heritage, from the professional to the academic researcher to the citizen. The aim is to contribute to achieve successful knowledge integration, benefit from the diversity of point of views to realize a matrix puts forward a large number of experiences and how the cultural heritage can be translated into a common voice and action.
*Conference topics*
1. Experiences in the museum
2. Traditional and innovative products in terms of methodologies, applications and materials for the conservation of Cultural Heritage
3. Application of the physical and biological sciences to archaeology, anthropology and art history
4. Innovation and Research in the field of Conservation and Recovery of archaeological and architectural heritage
5. New strategies in conservation and valorisation of archaeological sites and buildings.
6. Conservation of urban art and design materials
7. Interpretation and presentation of Cultural Heritage (exhibition design).
8. Education and Cultural Heritage
9. Natural risk assessment for the protection of Cultural Heritage
10. Green chemistry and sustainable conversation and valorisation
*New Deadlines*
Abstract Submission Process
New Submission deadline: August 03, 2024
Notification of acceptance: August 29, 2024
Registration: presenters must be registered and have paid the registration fee by September 2, 2024; otherwise, the abstract will be removed from the program.
*Registration fees*
In regards to contributions received before September 2, 2024
Local students and researchers: 0 euros
Students: 20 euros
Other attendees: 100 euros
After September 2, 2024 registrations will incur an increased cost:
Local students and researchers: 0 euros
Students: 70 euros
Other attendees: 150 euros
YOCOCU members: free (how to become a YOCOCUer: https://www.yococu.com/it/registrazione/)
The program will feature a wealth of activities, including scientific sessions, keynote lectures, two in-depth workshops, and various social events:
15 October: Inaugural Ceremony ( with traditional Turkish music)
16 October: Visit to YENIKAPI SHIPWRECKS LAND
17 October: ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS SHORT TOUR
18 October: Tour of the historical peninsula of Istanbul (Hagia Sophia-Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar ..etc).
Further information available on the website - https://www.yococu.com/en/yococu-2024-istanbul/