International Symposium on Youth Engagement in Cultural Heritage (ISYECH-2026) Successfully Held
The “International Symposium on Youth Engagement in Cultural Heritage (ISYECH-2026)” was successfully held on 16–17 April 2026 in Santiago de Compostela.
The symposium, organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA220-YOU CHERISH Project, brought together young researchers, academics, and professionals to explore the role of youth in cultural heritage preservation and post-disaster contexts.
As a partner institution, Hitit University actively contributed to the event, reinforcing its engagement in international academic collaboration and youth-focused initiatives.
Held in a UNESCO-listed historic city, the symposium addressed key contemporary challenges facing cultural heritage and highlighted the importance of youth participation in building resilient and sustainable heritage practices.
Key topics discussed during the symposium included:
- Youth engagement in post-disaster and post-conflict contexts
- Sustainable heritage management and policy development
- Digitalization and artificial intelligence applications
- Tourism pressure and heritage resilience
- Cultural identity and youth
- Local restoration practices and public policy
- CHERISH Project outcomes and international cooperation
The symposium emphasized that young people are not merely passive observers but active contributors in preserving cultural heritage, fostering innovation, and strengthening community-based approaches.
This international event once again demonstrated Hitit University’s active role in global academic networks and its commitment to sustainability, cultural heritage, and youth engagement.
