SHIFT Project Surveys Offer Key Insights on Monetization in GLAMs institutions, existing models and needs
As part of the SHIFT project, a survey was conducted on existing models and the needs of GLAMs in relation to the monetization of digital assets. The survey included responses from organizations in 19 different countries and examined how GLAMs use AI tools, for what purposes and what potential they have for monetization. Hristina Mikić, […]
Disability groups pilot haptics tool in Budapest
SHIFT’s haptic tool was piloted with three different groups of users affected by disabilities in a week-long event in Budapest in late May. The SOM Testing Week took place at the Semmelweis Museum of the History of Medicine(SOM) and marked a significant milestone in the development and user experience testing of the FORTH VR – […]
ANBPR BiblioNEXT Conference: Public libraries as partners in digitalisation, inclusion and AI
The National Association of Public Librarians and Libraries in Romania (ANBPR) organized, on April 28-29, 2025, the BiblioNEXT National Conference, with the theme “Libraries of the Future – Testing and Innovation Laboratories”. The event brought together librarians, developers of technological solutions, business leaders, representatives of cultural institutions, users belonging to vulnerable groups and European partners, […]
Webinar: Experiencing cultural heritage through virtual time travel

Join us for an engaging webinar on 28 January 2025 at 14 CET (online) exploring the intersection of digital technology and cultural heritage! Discover how VR and AR enhance the presentation of cultural heritage, improve accessibility for persons with disabilities in museums, and create immersive experiences like a virtual leap from Mostar’s Old Bridge. Additionally, […]
SHIFT Consortium Meeting: Advancing Accessibility and Innovation in Cultural Heritage
The SHIFT project team gathered in Berlin on October 30-31, 2024, for a pivotal consortium meeting to assess progress, share insights, and define the next steps in transforming the cultural heritage sector through technology. Over the course of the two-day meeting, consortium partners shared significant progress in their work, highlighting the collaborative effort required to […]