SD-WISHEES Final Conference “Resilient Cultural Heritage” – Tbilisi & Online
How can we better protect cultural heritage from floods, droughts and other hydroclimatic extremes?
From 10 to 12 November 2026, the Horizon Europe SD-WISHEES project will host its Final Conference “Resilient Cultural Heritage” in Tbilisi, Georgia. Researchers, policymakers, heritage professionals, funding organisations and international partners will come together to share the project’s results and discuss the future of research, innovation and policy at the Water-Climate-Cultural Heritage Nexus.
Designed as a hybrid, multi-stakeholder event, the conference will foster dialogue and collaboration between European and international partners, with a particular focus on strengthening cooperation with the Balkans and Africa.
Europa Nostra will be represented by its Advocacy and Partnerships Manager Vanessa Fraga Prol.
Programme highlights
• 10 Nov – Final Conference: keynotes and sessions on joint vision, breaking silos, transnational cooperation and rethinking impact (hybrid)
• 11 Nov – Showcase Event with marketplace, poster session and speed networking (in person), plus the TAP Final Event (hybrid)
• 12 Nov – Site visit to Mtskheta, UNESCO World Heritage Site (in person)
