The Europeana conference is a leading event in the world of digital cultural heritage and a flagship event of the common European data space for cultural heritage. This year, we are delighted to organise it in collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, the National Institute of Cultural Heritage and the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, who will host the conference.
Europeana 2025 will explore critical questions facing the digital heritage sector and society at large, and how the data space for cultural heritage can contribute to addressing them. And as a hybrid event, you can choose the level of engagement that best suits you!
Preserve, Protect and Reuse
Europeana 2025 takes place against a challenging global context. At the same time, 2025 brings change, with a new European Commission and Parliament reshaping the political landscape and offering an opportunity to revitalise the European project.
Under these circumstances, digital cultural heritage can serve as a harbour and greenhouse of values like freedom, solidarity and democracy. The common European data space for cultural heritage can support efforts to reinvigorate the European project, at a time when the EU aims to lead with value-based technology and develop alternative, publicly funded digital infrastructures that serve the common good.
In this context, protecting what makes up our ‘European way of life’ - our shared cultural heritage - and ensuring its preservation through digital technologies, gains an even greater significance. Encouraging the reuse of cultural heritage data - be it in education, enjoyment or research - reinforces its societal relevance, enhances the competitiveness of our sector and opens up innovative approaches to the wider challenges that we face.
Why you should join Europeana 2025
Discover the latest in digital cultural heritage: Join to hear the latest developments from experts, develop your capacity for working with digital cultural heritage and to shape conversations about how the common European data space for cultural heritage can contribute to our shared future.
Attend a conference developed by and designed for the sector: The majority of the conference programme will be delivered by professionals working in and around the preservation, protection and reuse cultural heritage sector. They will share expertise, knowledge and experience in varied sessions.
Network and collaborate: the conference offers participants an opportunity to network, meet and exchange with peers and like-minded professionals, supporting the development of partnerships across fields and borders.
Access the latest policy developments: With the conference organised under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, and hosting a dedicated Policy Forum, it offers a great opportunity to learn more about national and European strategic policy priorities, and how your work can align.
Enjoy a hybrid and interactive experience: We have designed two different experiences, so you can choose which one suits you best: online or onsite. Create your own programme and get the most out of the workshops, presentations and panel discussions for you and your organisation.
Apply for support if you are an ENA member
This year, we are delighted to share that the Europeana Network Association (ENA) is offering its members grants to be able to attend the conference onsite in Warsaw. 25 applicants will be eligible for up to 500 euros to reimburse travel and hotel costs. To apply for this you must:
Have been an ENA member since 1 March 2025
Provide a motivational pitch covering why you are applying, including what you hope to gain and give as a result of your participation in the conference on location in Warsaw
Submit your application by the end of 21 April 2025
You can apply for a Members Grant by emailing your motivational pitch to network@europeana.eu, also including details of your name, job title, organisation and country you are based in. The ENA Management Board will assess the applications based on a motivational pitch, and confirm the status of applications by email on 24 April 2025. Travel costs will be reimbursed after the conference.
Apply for support if you are an ESACH Member
This year, we are happy to once again offer support to European Students’ Association or Cultural Heritage (ESACH) members to be able to attend the conference.
If you are a student or new professional and an ESACH Member, you can apply for one of the five bursaries we are offering to support you in attending the conference in person in Warsaw. This bursary is exclusively available to ESACH members and includes a complimentary ticket to attend the conference in person, travel reimbursement of up to 300 euros, and we have booked a room for you for two overnight stays (11-12 June) close to the venue. Find out more about the bursary and how to apply by the deadline of 31 March.
Secure your place now
If you work, in, with or around the cultural heritage sector, are interested in the preservation, protection and reuse of digital cultural heritage or interested in how you can connect with and benefit from the common European data space for cultural heritage, Europeana 2025 will be a fantastic opportunity to meet with, learn from and work with your peers. You have a number of options to participate in the way that suits you the best:
Do you want to attend online? That’s free to everyone and tickets are unlimited! Register now for your free online ticket.
Do you want to join onsite? Early bird tickets are now available until 1 May 2025 at a 50% discount for ENA members and a 20% discount for non ENA members - get them before they are gone! Tickets start from 150 euros, and you can see all options and prices on our ticketing platform.
