Showcase Event
Call for showcase contributions from projects, organisations, institutions, networks, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, civil society organisations, SMEs, and innovation actors working on cultural heritage resilience in the face of climate change and hydroclimatic extreme events.
About the Event
The Showcase Event will take place on 11 November 2026 in the framework of the SD-WISHEES Final Conference, (10–12 November 2026) which will bring together researchers, policymakers, funding organisations, practitioners, cultural heritage professionals and innovation actors from Europe and beyond to discuss challenges, opportunities and future priorities for cultural heritage resilience.
Showcase Formats
Selected contributors will have the opportunity to present their work through one or more of the following formats:
Posters
Project stands or exhibition tables
Demonstrations of tools, methods, or technologies
Interactive displays
In order to maximise interaction, networking, and exchange opportunities, only in-person participation is possible.
What We Welcome
- Research & innovation projects
- Adaptation & resilience practices
- Risk management initiatives
- Community-based approaches
- Tools, methods & technologies
- Policy & governance strategies
- Capacity-building activities
- Uptake & innovation experiences
- Climate & heritage nexus work
Who Can Apply
- Practitioners & civil society
- Research institutions & centres
- Cultural heritage organisations
- Government & public authorities
- Research funding organisations
- SMEs & tech innovators
- International organisations
Why Participate
- Present to an international audience
- Exchange with experts & practitioners
- Connect across research, policy & practice
- Explore collaboration opportunities
- Contribute to discussions on climate resilience
Participation Details
Participation in the SD-WISHEES Showcase Event is free of charge. Participation in the Showcase Event only will be possible. However, selected contributors are warmly encouraged to take part in the wider SD-WISHEES Final Conference to benefit from the full programme of exchanges, networking and discussions.
Please note that the SD-WISHEES project is unable to provide financial support for travel, accommodation, or other participation costs. Contributors are therefore expected to cover their own expenses.
Key Dates
How to Apply
To submit a showcase proposal, please complete the application form available here:
Submit Your Proposal- Title of the showcase contribution
- Organisation(s)
- Contact person
- Brief description (max. 300 words)
- Preferred participation format
Please note that submitting a showcase proposal does not automatically replace conference registration. Selected contributors will receive further information on registration and practical arrangements following the notification of acceptance.
Final Conference
Explore the full SD-WISHEES Final Conference programme running 10–12 November 2026 in Tbilisi. Learn about research presentations, policy discussions, and networking opportunities.
Explore the full conference →
Questions?
Have questions about the Showcase Event or the application process?
We look forward to welcoming you to Tbilisi and showcasing inspiring experiences that strengthen the resilience of cultural heritage in a changing climate!
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