Scope
This Special Session, ‘Digital Heritage Contents for Virtual-Space (DHC4VS)’ aims to explore innovative approaches and emerging technologies in the preservation, restoration, and interactive presentation of digital heritage within virtual spaces. By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and cultural institutions, the session will facilitate interdisciplinary discussions on how cutting-edge technologies can enrich digital heritage experiences and ensure sustainable cultural preservation.
Objective
The primary objective of this Special Session is to facilitate comprehensive discussions on how virtual-space technologies, including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR), can be effectively integrated into the preservation, restoration, and dissemination of digital heritage. This session will explore how AI-driven solutions can revolutionize digital restoration processes and content generation, providing innovative methods to recover and recreate cultural artefacts and historical sites. Furthermore, it will examine the role of interactive and immersive technologies in enhancing user engagement, allowing audiences to experience cultural heritage in more dynamic and meaningful ways. This session also seeks to identify challenges and propose solutions related to the scalability, accessibility, and sustainability of virtual heritage content. Additionally, fostering collaboration between academic researchers, technology developers, cultural institutions, and policymakers will be emphasized to ensure the development of practical and impactful solutions. By encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and partnerships, the session aims to bridge gaps between technology and cultural heritage, ultimately contributing to the sustainable preservation and global accessibility of cultural assets.
Topics
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Digital Archiving and Preservation: Discussion on the latest trends and technological AI-Based Restoration Techniques for Damaged Cultural Artifacts
- Virtual Reality Applications in Historical Site Reconstructions
- 3D Scanning and Modeling of Archaeological Sites for Virtual Exhibitions
- Mixed Reality (MR) Experiences for Interactive Museum Displays
- Spectral-Optical Sensing Technologies for Cultural Heritage Monitoring
- Digital Twin Models for Heritage Conservation and Management
- Storytelling through AI-Generated Content in Virtual Heritage Spaces
- Gamification Strategies in Virtual Heritage Education Platforms
- Security and Privacy Challenges in Virtual Heritage Content Distribution
- Blockchain for Digital Heritage Asset Management and Authentication
This session will contribute to advancing the digital heritage field by fostering innovative research and development efforts, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, and sharing best practices for integrating virtual technologies in cultural preservation.
Organizing Committee
Chair
- Hoon Ko, Sunmoon University, Asan-City, S. Korea
Organizers
- Junho Choi, Chosun University, S. Korea
- Kyungroul Lee, Mokpo National University, S. Korea
- O-June Lee, Seoul Catholic University, S. Korea
- Jong Youl Hong, Korea University, S. Korea
- Kiho Lim, William Paterson University of New Jersey, USA
- Libor Měsíček, J. E. Purkyne University, Czech Republic
- Ning Chen, Henan Polytechnic University, China
- An Chen, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
- Marek R. Ogiela, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland
- Lidia Ogiela, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland