Multimedia access to Euro-Mediterranean cultural heritage

A workshop on "Multimedia access to Euro-Mediterranean cultural heritage" will be held in Cairo, Egypt, from 17 to 19 February 1998. The workshop is organized within the framework of the development of the Euro-Med Information Society, with support from the European Commission.

The event will discuss the strategic opportunities for the region in the field of the promotion of regional cultural heritage, seen as a competitive element for national development, particularly in the field of tourism. It will bring together experts from cultural institutions and technology firms in the region.

Participants will analyse the present status of the use of information and communications technologies in the promotion of cultural heritage, and discuss possible improvements in the field. In addition, existing means of cooperation for developing collaborative projects will be evaluated and participants will have the opportunity of meeting possible partners for collaborative projects.
For further information, please contact:

Regional Information Technology Institute
Conference Secretariat
11 A Hassan Sabri Street
Zamalek
Cairo
Egypt
Tel. +20-2-3391315/3391339/3391379; Fax +20-2-3391380
E-mail: culture98@riti.ritsec.com.eg
URL: http://www.cultureware.ritsec.com.eg/culture98(opens in new window)