CHARTER Final Conference | Future Horizons of Professional Skills and Training in the Heritage Sector
After four intense years of collaboration—marked by research, analysis, reflection, and many exchanges—it’s time to discuss the project’s outcomes, reflect on key learnings, and explore future directions for the cultural heritage sector. The Final Conference in Barcelona is open for all cultural heritage stakeholders aiming to know more about the project’s findings and recommendations, and learn how to get involved in the future Alliance.
Anchored on CHARTER’s recommendations, this conference will engage with a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss the final document and further explore its potential implications and applications.
Organised by the University of Barcelona, the event will take place at the Aula Magna of the Historic Building of the University of Barcelona. Registration is mandatory, with limited seats available: https://forms.gle/z4wk1f6PfWAeiuaH6
PROGRAMME
09:30-10:00 | Opening session with introductory speeches
- Joan Guàrdia, Rector, University of Barcelona
- Lluís Bonet, CHARTER Coordinator, University of Barcelona
- Barbara Stacher, Senior Expert, Cultural Policy Unit, DG EAC, European Commission
- Sònia Hernández, Minister of Culture, Government of Catalonia
- Chair: Pirjo Hamari, Director of Development, Museovirasto – Finnish Heritage Agency (Finland)
- Bosse Lagerqvist, ICOMOS Lead Scientific Coordinator for CHARTER, University of Gothenburg (Sweden)
- Elis Marçal, President, E.C.C.O.
- Karin Riegler, Coordinator for Teaching/Learning and Career Paths, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Austria)
- Margherita Sani, Project Coordinator, NEMO
- Chair: Ana Schoebel, CHARTER Expert Advisor
- Pepe Serra, Director, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
- Jaume Muñoz, Director of Memory, History and Heritage, Cultural Heritage Division, Barcelona City Council
- Martina De Luca, Head of Training, Fondazione Scuola dei beni e delle attività culturali (Italy)
- Jacqueline van Leeuwen, Training Coordinator and Advisor, FARO (Belgium)
- Anna Nualart Torroja, Professor, University of Barcelona
- Chair: Nessa Roche, Senior Architectural Advisor, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Ireland)
- Karin Drda-Kühn, Managing Director, Kultur und Arbeit e.V. (Germany)
- Mireia Mestre, Director, Catalan Centre for the Restoration of Artefacts
- Anna Mignosa, Researcher, Erasmus University Rotterdam (The Netherlands)
- Amilcar Vargas, World Heritage Manager, Casa Batlló
15:15-15:55 | Keynote speech: How do we interrogate contemporary challenges from heritage mediation?
- Penny Kolomvotsou, Licensed Tourist Guide, Museologist (Greece)
- Patrick Lehnes, CHARTER Expert Advisor, Interpret Europe (Germany)
- Conor Newman, CHARTER Expert Advisor, University of Galway (Ireland)
- Jasna Popović, Secretary / Coordinator of youth activities European Heritage Hub, ESACH / Hispania Nostra (Spain)
- Lluís Bonet, CHARTER Coordinator, University of Barcelona
