3D Research in Poznań: Two Days on Digital Technologies for Cultural Heritage 

On 1–2 July 2026, 3D Research took part in two major events hosted at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS): the forum “From 3D Data to XR Experiences: Forum on the Future of Cultural Heritage Technologies” and the plenary meeting of the 3D-4CH project (Online Competence Centre in 3D for Cultural Heritage). Over two days, European partners came together to exchange ideas and collaborate, bringing together cultural heritage professionals, researchers, technology developers, and institutional representatives to discuss the future of digital technologies applied to cultural heritage.

Organised as the final event of the European project 3DBigDataSpace, in collaboration with XRculture and 3D-4CH, the forum held on 1 July offered an overview of the latest developments in 3D data, artificial intelligence, Extended Reality (XR), and the Common European Data Space for Cultural Heritage. Through presentations, demonstrations, and use cases, partners shared tools and methodologies aimed at making Europe’s cultural heritage increasingly accessible, interoperable, and reusable.

Within this framework, 3D Research presented three projects: StratiGraph, which aims to innovate archaeological and palaeontological documentation through open-source tools integrating AI, knowledge graphs, and 3D data; PlaceMUS XR, which develops innovative digital tools to enhance access to and understanding of Europe’s musical heritage, supporting research, museums, education, and tourism through immersive and interactive experiences; and REEVALUATE, which seeks to provide an integrated solution to the challenges of digitising cultural heritage collections. Although operating in different domains, all three projects share a common approach based on the use of advanced digital technologies to improve documentation, preservation, and access to cultural heritage, addressing key themes central to the forum.

Participation in the event provided a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and engage with European partners. Alongside the presentation sessions, the day also fostered networking and dialogue among participants, creating new opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange among the various stakeholders involved in shaping the European digital ecosystem for cultural heritage.

The second day was dedicated to the 3D-4CH plenary meeting, focusing on discussions among partners regarding the project’s next development phases. During their time in Poznań, the 3D Research team also visited the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS), gaining first-hand insight into its storage and high-performance computing infrastructures, which are essential for managing and processing large volumes of 3D data in support of research and the enhancement of cultural heritage.