The Venue

The Digital Heritage International Congress 2025 will take place in the heart of Siena, one of Europe’s most iconic historical cities, known for its stunning medieval architecture and rich cultural legacy. The event returns to Europe after the pandemic, following editions in San Francisco, Granada, and Marseille.

The 2025 congress will be a hybrid event, allowing for both in-person and remote participation. All tutorials, workshops, plenary sessions, keynotes, and parallel sessions will be recorded and made available online for registered delegates, ensuring access to all content regardless of location.

San Niccolò Palace, Siena

The event will be hosted at the San Niccolò Palace, a significant historical site that once served as a psychiatric hospital from 1818 to 1999, a symbol of the town’s cultural and medical heritage.

 

Now part of the University of Siena, the palace is used for academic and cultural events, providing a range of spaces to accommodate various activities:

  • Main Hall: A large space with a capacity of over 500 people, ideal for keynotes and plenary sessions.
  • Parallel Session Spaces: Multiple rooms for breakout sessions, allowing for in-depth discussions on various topics.
  • Smaller Events and Meeting Spaces: Perfect for networking events, focused workshops, and smaller meetings.
  • Scientific Exhibition: Showcasing the latest in heritage tech, innovations, and research from the scientific and commercial sectors.
  • Social Events: Enjoy the social side of the congress in beautiful Siena, with planned events to foster connections among attendees.

How to Reach Siena

Siena is easily accessible from several major airports in Italy:

  • Florence Airport: From Florence, you can take a bus or train to Siena. Florence Airport Info
  • Pisa Airport: Bus or train services are available from Pisa to Siena. Pisa Airport Info
  • Rome Airport: Bus or train connections to Siena are also available from Rome. Rome Airport Info

Accommodation

For accommodation options, the University of Siena recommends checking popular booking platforms such as:

Siena offers a variety of accommodations, from boutique hotels to private rentals, ensuring a comfortable stay during your participation in the congress.