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Second Demonstration of EUreka3D-XR St. Neophytos Case Study Results Requested by Archimandrite (4 June 2026, Cyprus)
Demonstration of St. Neophytos Case Study Results

Image courtesy of CUT – Cyprus University of Technology

Following the public demonstration of the EUreka3D-XR project’s Virtual and Mixed Reality tools and digital cultural heritage asset reuse held at the Monastery of St. Neophytos, Talla, Cyprus, we were delighted to be invited back by the Archimandrite just 12 days later to demonstrate the interactive exhibit once again.

As part of the 21st Meeting of the Pilgrimage Tours Office of the Church of Cyprus involving the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus, representatives from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, the Pilgrimage Tours Office of the Church of Cyprus and the Paphos Development Organisation, members of the Digital Cultural Heritage Research Centre MNEMOSYNE were invited to participate presenting the results of the Cyprus case study developed in collaboration with MIRALab, Switzerland as part of the EUreka3D-XR project, outlaying the potential benefits of capitalising on digital assets and tools for visitor engagement and valorisation of heritage. Attendees were also able to experience both installations in the Enkleistra itself and discuss technical possibilities for using innovative visitor experiences in their own contexts. Additionally, a small number of tourists visiting the monastery were able to use the two implementations and provide their thoughts directly to the delegates.

The monastery is currently investigating how the two applications can be integrated into the monastery’s museum on a permanent basis to enhance visitor experience and increase their touristic offering as part of a wider initiative to adopt new technologies within religious cultural tourism on the Paphos region.

Original post by CUT: https://digitalheritagelab.eu/second-demonstration-of-eureka3d-xr-st-neophytos-case-study-results-requested-by-archimandrite

June 4, 2026, The Netherlands
EUreka3D-XR at IIIF Conference 2026

From June 1st to the 4th, IIIF Conference held its 2026 edition: the event is intended for a wide range of participants and interested parties, including digital image repository managers, content curators, software developers, scholars, and administrators at libraries, museums, cultural heritage institutions, software firms, and other organizations working with digital images and audio/visual materials.

During the forth day of this year’s edition of the event, Professor Ronald S. Haynes (University of Cambridge, UK) showcased EUreka3D-XR initiative and the Cyprus pilot of the Saint Neophytos enkleistra during his presentation Prezi 4.0 – Working with 3D & new options.

To learn more about the IIIF initiative follow this link<<<<

eu emblemEUreka3D-XR project is co-financed by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union.

EUreka3D-XR: more dissemination taking place at the Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos

On June 4th 2026, under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council and within the Digital Cultural Heritage Summit 2026, EUreka3D-XR held an additional event that addressed the full pipelines for the use and re-use of 3D content, with the aim of further pursuing the topics discussed within the roundtables held on May 26th, Twin it! Policy Roundtable: 3D and AI for Europe’s culture and heritage and Why we Digitise Cultural Heritage, its Use & ReUse; Persistent Virtual Worlds and AI, held during the EUreka3D-XR Final Event in Limassol.

During this follow-up event, members of the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus with their teams accompanied by representatives from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, the  Pilgrimage Tours Office of the Church of Cyprus, the Paphos Development Organisation and the Cyprus University of Technology visited the Monastery of Saint Neophytos in Tala (Paphos) and had the opportunity to explore advanced tech tools involving AI, XR and Metaverse with the support of specialists in the field from the UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage at the Cyprus University of Technology and the Digital Heritage Research Lab: this experience was followed by fruitful discussions around the topic of digitisation of endangered digital cultural heritage and the EUreka3D-XR pursuit of the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021 on the common European data space for cultural heritage.

Additionally, following the coverage of the first outreach event in the context of EUreka3D-XR organised in Paphos in May 24th, the pan-European television news network Euronews aired an excellent TV report: the coverage brought valuable visibility in Europe and beyond, to the collaborative efforts of researchers, cultural institutions, technology experts and heritage professionals working together to shape the future of digital heritage.

A news article was also published, and at the moment is available in four languages (FR, RU, PL, PT).

eu emblemEUreka3D-XR project is co-financed by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union.

June 1 2026, Campus Biotech, Geneva, Switzerland.
EUreka3D-XR’s Virtual Humans presented at CASAXR 26

During CASAXR 26 – International Conference on Computer Animation, Social Agents, and Extended Reality, Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, Nedjma Cadi-Yazli and Thiago Freitas, from MIRALab with Drew Baker, Maria Paphiti and Marinos Ioannidesfrom from Cyprus University of Technology presented their work within EUreka3D-XR with a presentation titled From Frescoes to XR: A Digital Human Pipeline for Saint Neophytos.

The presentation took place in the morning session about Virtual Humans, chaired by Despina Michael-Grigoriou from Cyprus University of Technology.

Read more about the conference and take a look at the programme.

An interview to Nadia Thalmann (MIRALab) with philenews
“They believed I was imitating God”

World-renowned professor at the University of Geneva, pioneer in socially interactive robots and founder of MIRALab, Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, spoke to Cypriot Journal “Φ” philenews on the occasion of the 3D visualization of the Enclave of Saint Neophytos in the context of EUreka3D-XR project, about a future where humans will live together with humanoid systems.

Through 15 question covering Nadia Thalmann’s entire brillian career with a focus on her work precedent to, within and future from EUreka3D-XR project, the article provides valuable insights from an expert in the fields of 3D modeling, virtual humans, their place in cultural heritage and more.

Read the article (EL) at this link<<<<

 

21 May 2026, Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam)
EUreka3D-XR at 2and3D Photography

On May 21st, on the second day of the 2and3D Photography conference held at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, David Iglésias Franch (CRDI/Photoconsortium) and Axelle Vanmaele (meemoo) had the opportunity to deliver a presentation in the context of EUreka3D-XR project titled Challenges in 3D digitization: experience and resources among prestigious colleagues.

Their presentation, highlighted practical lessons and methodologies developed within the EUreka3D ecosystem. The talk presented concrete experiences in 3D digitisation, drawing from the digitisation of daguerreotypes from the Girona City Council audiovisual archive (CRDI), where the reflective and delicate nature of the objects required experimentation, technical adaptations and iterative testing to achieve high-quality 3D outputs.

Beyond the case study, the presentation showcased how EUreka3D contributes to supporting cultural heritage institutions in addressing technical and operational challenges related to 3D digitisation, access and reuse. By sharing resources, workflows and accumulated expertise, the project promotes more accessible and sustainable approaches to creating and managing 3D cultural heritage content.

The conference proved to be a successful opportunity for exchange and networking, generating significant interest among participants in the resources and expertise offered by EUreka3D. Attendees showed particular enthusiasm not only for the project’s approaches to 3D digitisation, but especially for its solutions supporting the management, preservation and accessibility of 3D content through a dedicated repository.

Download the PowerPoint of the presentation at this link<<<<

 

eu emblemEUreka3D-XR project is co-financed by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union.

EUreka3D-XR Final Event held successfully in Cyprus

image courtesy: Cyprus University of Technology (Pambos Charalambous)

The EUreka3D-XR project is reaching its conclusion, and has wrapped up its public event in Cyprus with a rich programme that included demonstrations, roundtables, keynote talks, exhibition spaces and more.

The Digital Cultural Heritage in the Era of AI and Extended Reality event showcased the project’s key outcomes and achievements through public presentations delivered by project partners and invited experts in the field. Additionally, a posters exhibition and demonstration booths were available for exploration at the same venue.

The event was held in the context of the Digital Heritage Summit 2026 in Cyprus and was accompanied by additional events:

  • 24 May: on-site milestone demonstration of the EUreka3D-XR’s pilot of Saint Neophytos and the Enkleistra’s Memory Twin and XR experience for participants.
  • 25 May: Internal project meetings and discussions held with EUreka3D-XR partners and Advisory Board members; participation to the Europeana Network Association event in the afternoon.
  • 26 May: EUreka3D-XR final conference and two roundtables in the afternoon.

You can find the recording of the Conference, more pictures and information on the project’s website – follow this link<<<<

Enjoy some pictures of the event (all photos courtesy of EUreka3D-XR consortium and CUT – Pambos Charalambous)

The Digital Heritage Summit 2026 is continuing with more interesting activities this week, including the HackIt!4EU Hackathon (May 27-28).

 

eu emblemEUreka3D-XR project is co-financed by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union.

26 June 2026, in Brussels and online
Navigating AI, Authenticity and Ethical Challenges in Heritage Collections

Nice success for the EUreka3D-XR hybrid capacity building event in Brussels on 26 June 2026, with ca. 60 participants online and 20 onsite:

Navigating AI, Authenticity and Ethical Challenges in Heritage Collections

This interdisciplinary conference explored the intersection of AI, authenticity, and ethics in heritage collections. Experts from museums, tech sectors, and academia shared case studies highlighting responsible innovation with the use of advanced technologies.

>>>>READ AND DOWNLOAD THE IMPACT REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE<<<<

Programme:

  • 10.00h Introduction to the event: the EUreka3D-XR project and what’s next for AI/3D/XR, by Antonella Fresa (EUreka3D-XR project coordinator)
  • 10.10h The Power of Change: knowledge exchange and collaboration for innovative solutions in AI‑driven 3D & Image Analysis, by Ines Vodopivec (AI4LAM, National Library of Norway, Stanford)
  • 10.20h Authenticy and AI in cultural collections, Keynote talk by Frederik Temmermans (imec/VUB)
  • 10.45h Managing the intellectual property of digital collections in the AI era, by Philippe Rixhon (Valunode OÜ)
  • 11.00h Case studies and experiences (15 minutes each)
    • AI for metadata enrichment of heritage collections at scale, by Axelle Vanmaele (meemoo, Flemish institute for archives)
    • Gaussian splatting, by Saeed Mahmoudpour (imec)
    • AI in the service of CH, by Ismo Malinen (Museovirasto, Finnish Heritage Agency)
    • AI-powered Knowledge Discovery in Digital Collections, by Nicolas Nadisic (KIK-IRPA and Ghent University)
    • Crystal clear? Challenges of accuracy and transparency in AI-assisted metadata workflows, by Eva Andersen, Annamaria Van Ingelgem (Ghent University Library – Boekentoren)
  • 12.20h Q&A and Conclusions of the hybrid conference
  • 12.30h Onsite – Demonstrating technological innovation in image display at imec
  • 13.00h Conclusions

eu emblemEUreka3D-XR project is co-financed by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union.

27-28 May 2026, Cyprus
Hackathon at the Digital Heritage Summit 2026 – HackIt!4EU event

Following EUreka3D-XR final event in Cyprus, organized by Europeana.eu and Unesco Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, HackIt!4EU will allow participants to explore and innovate with 3D digital Cultural Heritage.

During the two day event, participants will explore and experiment with Europeana’s digital assets, transforming ideas into tangible prototypes while showcasing the educational value and creative potential of Europe’s cultural heritage, inviting to push the boundaries of innovation and actively contribute to shaping the future of Europe’s digital heritage ecosystem. Hackit!4EU offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovation to developers, designers, researchers and curators passionate about cultural heritage.

The open access models the EUreka3D initiative has published in Europeana will be part of the body of materials available to participants.

Participate to the Hackathon by applying at this link<<<<

eu emblemEUreka3D-XR project is co-financed by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union.

June 4, 10-11AM
Metaheritage Webinar #5: Exploring EIT Culture & Creativity Support for European SMEs

The MetaHeritage Webinar Series continues with its fifth session, focusing on the opportunities offered by EIT Culture & Creativity for European SMEs and organisations working across cultural heritage, tourism, and the creative industries. MetaHeritage aims to strengthen collaboration between cultural heritage, technology, tourism, and business ecosystems by supporting knowledge exchange and interregional cooperation across Europe.

The webinar will introduce participants to the programmes, funding instruments, and support structures developed by EIT Culture & Creativity to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and business creation within Europe’s cultural and creative sectors.

As part of the broader MetaHeritage Webinar Series: Unlocking EU Networks for Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Digital Innovation, the session continues the project’s effort to connect stakeholders with European ecosystems, funding opportunities, and innovation networks relevant to heritage-driven digital transformation.

Participants will gain insights into:

  • Business creation and acceleration opportunities for SMEs
  • European innovation ecosystems for culture and creativity
  • Support programmes for scaling ideas and international collaboration
  • Funding pathways linked to heritage innovation and digital transformation
  • How cultural heritage organisations and SMEs can engage with European support structures

The webinar is open to SMEs, clusters, cultural institutions, researchers, startups, public authorities, and all organisations interested in innovation in cultural heritage and tourism.

More information and registration at this link.

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