Open Call for Participation in IMEKO MetroArchaeo 2026 – Special Session on Digital Heritage
Welcome to our Call for Papers – Special Session #03 Digital Archaeological Heritage for the Education of New Generations
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to encourage researchers, heritage professionals, educators, site and museum managers, practitioners, digital specialists and community representatives to submit their abstract/paper to Special Session #03 Digital Archaeological Heritage for the Education of New Generations to be held in Bari, Italy, from 14 to 16 October 2026, as part of the IMEKO MetroArchaeo 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage (https://www.metroarcheo.com/).
The session, approved by the Scientific Committee of 2026 IMEKO TC26, will explore the design, development, and pedagogical use of digital archaeological heritage – including museum collections, archaeological sites, archives, and documentation – to support the education of younger generations. Particular attention will be given to early childhood and primary education. The session addresses how digital technologies and tools can transform archaeological knowledge into meaningful, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for young audiences.
Scope and Topics
The session encompasses a broad range of digital methods and technologies for representing, interpreting, and communicating archaeological heritage. We welcome theoretical, methodological, and applied contributions addressing (but not limited to) the following themes:
- 3D visualisation and modelling
- Virtual and augmented reality environments
- Interactive digital applications
- Serious games
- Digital storytelling,
- Curated digital collections.
Contributions may address both the development of technological tools and their implementation in various contexts with an aim of supporting both formal and informal education, as well as theoretical research on the use of digital methods in the education.
Additional information
More about the session: https://www.metroarcheo.com/special-session-03
Submission guidelines: https://www.metroarcheo.com/initial-author-instructions
Important dates
Extended abstract submission deadline: May 15, 2026
Notification of acceptance: July 10, 2026
Final papers submission deadline: September 8, 2026
Conference dates: October 14-16, 2026
Link for call for presentations: call for presentation_IMEKO MetroArchaeo 2026
Call for Papers – Link: MetroArchaeo2026_call for paper session_compressed
