HERMES  brings together experts from the fields of art, archaeology, conservation science, materials science, and cultural heritage to explore how interdisciplinary approaches can address pressing challenges in the study and preservation of cultural heritage.

This symposium aims to illuminate the key questions in arts, archaeology, and ancient technologies that can be most effectively addressed through experimental techniques and methodologies from Materials Science. The symposium provides a multidisciplinary platform for discussing scientific and technological solutions to issues related to preservation, conservation, weathering, dating, and more—spanning both movable and immovable cultural heritage.

HERMES  seeks to stimulate scientific research that supports the sustainable development and management of cultural heritage, with a particular focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and advanced imaging methods.

By bridging science and the humanities, this symposium fosters collaboration between researchers, conservators, and cultural institutions. Contributions will explore the analysis of ancient objects, the reconstruction of past production technologies, and the study of ageing, degradation, and conservation processes.

Whether you’re a scientist, conservator, archaeologist, or curator—HERMES invites you to join a growing global community committed to innovation in heritage research.