‘Disaster centre’ is a term normally associated with risk and security planning and management to prepare for, prevent or alleviate damage caused by major natural or man-made disasters, such or hurricanes, earthquakes or fire. The term has however come to have salience within technology studies as well as within Cultural Heritage circles. For information and communication technology, the term can be used to describe both a virtual or physical space where actions can be taken to protect against irreversible data loss, equipment failure or cyber attacks. This definition of a disaster centre is germane for Cultural Heritage held in institutions, where risk and disaster management policies and procedures can be effectively implemented to mitigate against any damage to both the tangible heritage itself and the digital information that is stored about the heritage.
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- Siena (Italy), 8-13 September 2025
As the leading global event on digital technology for documenting, conserving, and sharing heritage—from landscapes and monuments to museums, collections, and intangible traditions—the Digital Heritage International Congress offers a unified stage for major world conferences, workshops, and exhibitions. … Continue reading →
- online on 22-23 July 2025. The deadline for proposals is 31 March 2025.
The Museum Digital Summit will take place online 22-23 July 2025. MuseumNext is a global conference series on the future of museums. Over the past 12 months the events have brought together more than 20,000 museum professionals for their … Continue reading →