0th International Conference on
Cultural Heritage and Society
"Reimagining Cultural Heritage in a Changing Society: Identity, Sustainability, and Innovation"
Paper/Abstract Submission Deadline :
Call for Papers
Heritage and Culture are the two pillars of human development. The two terms can be combined to mean both effectively and assess the development of the human mind across the ages. Thus, cultural heritage can be called the legacy of human development. As Scientific Research Conference Organizers, the Global Academic Research Institute (GARI) & Jagadguru Kripalu University (JKU), proudly present the International Conference on Cultural Heritage and Society (ICCHS 2027) under the theme of "Reimagining Cultural Heritage in a Changing Society: Identity, Sustainability, and Innovation". We welcome proposals for papers and invitations for abstract submissions are now open for both Oral and Poster presentations covering current research and new processes.
Two types of submissions are invited:
1. Full papers reporting on original & unpublished research
2. Work-in-progress papers or Abstract or Case Studies or Projects
The scholars participating conference will highlight several such issues concerning heritage, culture, and human development. We expect participants academics, researchers, professionals, administrators, educational leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, advanced students, and anyone in the domain of interest from around the world to discuss in the conference. Please note that though you need to send a proposed title and abstract at this stage, speakers are encouraged to submit a full paper before the conference. In addition, all the submitted full papers will be reviewed by the journal editorial board & published in “GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research” All Selected abstracts included in the conference proceedings as well as a conference library page.
For abstract submission fill in the online submission form or contact helpdesk@gariteam.com. Presentation time allocated 20 mins (15 mins presentation 05 mins questions),
All Selected papers will be published on GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (www.research.lk) International Journal of Social Science and Humanities (Online: ISSN 2424-6492) as well as GARI Digital Research Library
Print & Online proceedings Book will include "Extended Abstracts", should be at least three pages, but not more than five pages in length including the references. The word limit is 1000 - 1200 words.
Note - Offer certificate for co-authors & All Participant Delegates
Virtual Delegate Presentation (via ZOOM platform) is available at the conference & All the presentations LIVE STREAM on Facebook. After the event, We post the Print Certificate & Proceeding after the Conference
Important Dates
- Paper/Abstract submission deadline : 17th January 2027
- Notification of acceptance : Within 21 Days (+/-3)
- Full paper submission deadline : 28th February 2027
- Registration Deadline : 10th February 2027
- Conference Date :
Scope
Tangible Cultural Heritage
- Monuments, historic buildings & archaeological sites
- Conservation, restoration & adaptive reuse of heritage structures
- Heritage impact assessments & risk management (climate, disasters, conflict)
- Urban heritage & historic city centers
- Sacred spaces, pilgrimage sites & religious heritage
- Industrial heritage (factories, mills, railways, mines)
- Landscapes, gardens & cultural routes (silk roads, pilgrimage trails)
- Documentation, digitization & 3D modeling of heritage sites
Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Oral traditions, storytelling & indigenous languages
- Performing arts (music, dance, theater, rituals)
- Traditional craftsmanship & artisanal knowledge
- Festivals, celebrations & social practices
- Traditional medicine, healing practices & food heritage
- Transmission of ICH across generations
- Safeguarding living heritage in contemporary contexts
- Community-based inventorying & documentation of ICH
Heritage, Identity & Memory
- Collective memory, commemoration & monuments
- Cultural identity in multicultural & post-colonial societies
- Diaspora, displacement & heritage of migration
- Difficult heritage (colonialism, war, genocide, slavery)
- Memory politics, contested histories & reconciliation
- Generational transmission of cultural values
- Heritage as resistance & empowerment
- Role of heritage in nation-building & belonging
Digital Heritage & New Technologies
- Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) & mixed reality (MR) for heritage
- 3D scanning, photogrammetry & digital reconstruction
- Digital archives, databases & open-access heritage platforms
- AI & machine learning for heritage documentation & analysis
- Serious games & gamification for heritage education
- Social media & digital storytelling for heritage engagement
- Virtual museums, online exhibitions & digital curation
- Ethical challenges in digital heritage (ownership, access, authenticity)
Heritage Tourism, Creative Economies & Sustainable Development
- Sustainable heritage tourism & visitor management
- Community-based tourism & benefit-sharing mechanisms
- Heritage interpretation, storytelling & visitor experience design
- Creative industries & heritage-based livelihoods (crafts, performing arts)
- Cultural districts, heritage trails & creative placemaking
- UNESCO World Heritage sites & tourism pressures
- Overtourism vs. undertourism in heritage contexts
- Heritage, SDGs & local economic development
Heritage Policy, Law & Governance
- UNESCO conventions (1972, 2003, 2005) & implementation
- National heritage legislation, listing & protection frameworks
- Indigenous heritage rights, repatriation & cultural property law
- World Heritage nomination processes & monitoring
- Heritage governance: Public, private & community roles
- Ethical guidelines for heritage professionals
- Heritage in conflict zones: Protection, looting & reconstruction
- Intellectual property rights for traditional knowledge & cultural expressions
Museums, Archives & Curatorial Practices
- Museum collections management, curation & exhibition design
- Decolonizing museums: Repatriation, restitution & inclusive narratives
- Community museums, ecomuseums & participatory curation
- Archival science, preservation & access to historical records
- Museum education, public programs & visitor engagement
- Ethics of collecting, provenance research & illicit trafficking
- Digital museums, online collections & virtual access
- Museum architecture, design & visitor experience
Registration Fees
| Participant | Amount |
| Delegate Presenter / Author (Oral) | 290 EURO |
| Delegate Student Presenter / Author (Oral) | 260 EURO |
| Virtual Delegate | 230 EURO |
| Accompanying Person / Delegate Listener | 260 EURO |
| E-Poster Presentation (Remote Delegate) | 175 EURO |