Integrated Approaches to Characterization and Conservation: Tracing Histories, Understanding Change, and Shaping Preservation is a specialized forum for conservation scientists, heritage professionals, and researchers. The event focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to studying, analyzing, and preserving cultural and historical materials, combining techniques from material science, archaeology, art history, and heritage management.

The programme includes keynote lectures, technical sessions, workshops, and case studies covering topics such as material characterization, conservation strategies, historical transformations, environmental impacts, and innovative preservation technologies. Participants gain insights into how integrated scientific and historical approaches inform sustainable conservation practices.

By fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration across disciplines, this event advances the development of effective preservation strategies, ensuring the protection and understanding of cultural heritage for future generations.