HERITΛGE, as a proud member of the AHEAD (Accessible Heritage Experience for Audience Development) Consortium, is delighted to announce that we will host the third in a series of AHEAD online networking events.

AHEAD, funded by the EU’s Creative Europe Programme, seeks to transform audience development in the cultural heritage sector by applying human-centred approaches, learning by doing, and impact- and data-driven methodologies. The project’s vision is to foster innovation in working practices, empowering the sector to become more relevant to our communities, more financially sustainable, and better able to create opportunities for social, cultural, and economic growth.

Following successful events organised in July by the University of Deusto and Impact Valley, HERITΛGE will lead the next exchange:

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 14:30 – 16:00 CET
Format: Online (registration required)

Theme: Partnership Models Between Heritage Institutions and Grassroots Organisations

This session will explore how heritage institutions and grassroots, community-based organisations can build sustainable, innovative partnerships that strengthen both cultural heritage and local communities. Through case studies from Greece, the event will highlight practical insights, challenges, and creative approaches to networking that foster collaboration based on mutual respect and shared goals.

The online event will feature two guests: HERITΛGE’s Theodosia Maroutsi, who is also a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Living Heritage Network (Greece), and Nikos Malatestas, Managing Director, Paros Ancient Marble Quarries Park (Greece).

The session will be hosted by Aris Anagnostopoulos, HERITΛGE Head of Community Engagement

We look forward to welcoming trainers, heritage professionals, artists, and changemakers from across Europe and beyond to this vibrant discussion. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, share, and co-create new ideas for audience development in cultural heritage!

Register here to join the event. 

 

The fourth and final edition of the AHEAD online networking events will be organised by project coordinators MeltingPro. Stay tuned for details.