News

The International and Interdisciplinary Cultural Heritage Congress, historically recognized for promoting reflection and criticism of cultural heritage from interdisciplinary perspectives, has the honor of inviting researchers, academics, professionals, and experts in the field of cultural heritage to participate in its fourth edition. This important event will take place from October 16th to 20th of the current year at the facilities of the Biobío Regional Government, with its endorsement and funding.

This event aims to promote a comprehensive view of cultural heritage, framed in the understanding of the past from the present and with the purpose of projecting an introspective future in harmony with human cultural diversity. The congress will focus on the theme “Industrial Heritage, Social Issues, and Challenges for New Governance.”

The central theme will address current issues related to industrial heritage, exploring its relationship with society and the new paradigms of governance. The objective is to foster the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices among researchers, professionals, and relevant actors in the field of cultural heritage and its relationship with industry, taking into account its social, economic, and environmental impact.

This meeting will be a unique opportunity to share and discuss recent research, innovative projects, and public policies related to industrial heritage and its connection with society. Additionally, it will provide a conducive space for intercultural dialogue and critical reflection, aiming to promote the construction of new decolonial perspectives.

The conference will feature the participation of renowned national and international experts in the field of cultural heritage, who will share their knowledge and experiences through keynote speeches, thematic panels, and presentations of scientific papers. Additionally, training sessions and technical visits to relevant heritage sites in the region will be conducted to enrich the debate and strengthen collaboration among participants.

We invite all interested parties to submit their proposals for papers and infographics related to the following thematic axes:

• Historical, theoretical, and memory perspectives of industrial heritage.
• Local and global governance, conflicts, and responses to industrial decline and closure.
• Proposals and projects for heritage valorization in post-industrial contexts.
• Cultural, educational, and touristic management with a critical perspective of heritage.
• Archives, museums, and curatorial practices with a future perspective.
• Decolonial critical reflections on declaration instruments, new proposals.
• Critical tourism and its sociocultural interface and dimensions.
• Industrial memories of the 50 years since the coup d’état in Chile.
• The role of women in industrialization and post-industrial transformation.

Abstracts of proposals should be submitted through the attached form at www.creasur.cl/congress. Selected papers will be notified by August 25, 2023.

The abstract will be structured considering the following elements and format:

• Title of the Work (in bold and uppercase).
• Author’s Name and Surname.
• Graduate Program.
• Institutional Affiliation (university to which the author is associated).
• Thematic axis to which the work belongs.
• 3 keywords.
• Maximum 300-word abstract. Synthetically, it should include the justification of the topic, the problem addressed, the objective, methodology, and main conclusion. The 300 words do not include bibliographic references.
• Bibliographic references (maximum 5)
• 3 representative images of the work
• In PDF format and with letter size vertical. Using Times New Roman font, size 12, and 1.15 line spacing.
• Margins should be 3 centimeters for the left and 3 centimeters for the right, top, and bottom.

We appreciate the collaboration and support of the Biobío Regional Government, the CreaSur Cultural Center, the Southern Research Nucleus, Cultural Heritage, and Territory in the creation, coordination, and organization of this important call.

The IV International and Interdisciplinary Cultural Heritage Congress will become a space for meeting and dialogue among researchers, professionals, academics, and experts in the field of industrial heritage and its relationship with society. It will be an opportunity to reflect on the challenges we face today and explore new forms of governance that promote the appreciation, preservation, and sustainable use of our cultural heritage.

We invite all interested parties to actively participate in this meeting, either through the presentation of papers, the exhibition of infographics, attending conferences and roundtable discussions, or by participating in scheduled workshops and technical visits.

We extend a warm invitation to researchers and professionals from different disciplines, such as archaeology, history, anthropology, sociology, architecture, and cultural management, among others, to share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives on industrial heritage and its relationship with contemporary society.

We hope to count on your valuable contribution and involvement in this important international event. Together, we can generate a space for reflection and collective construction that contributes to the development and strengthening of policies and practices in the field of cultural heritage. For more information about the Congress, key dates, topics addressed, and requirements for proposal submissions, we invite you to visit the event’s website in the Congress section of our website.

We look forward to your valuable participation in the IV International and Interdisciplinary Cultural Heritage Congress!

Important Dates

• Deadline for abstract submission: August 11, 2023
• Notification of accepted abstracts: August 25, 2023
• Publication of the program: August 28, 2023
• Deadline for submission of full papers: September 22, 2023
• Congress dates: October 16 to 20, 2023

Scientific Committee

• Dr. María Esperanza Rock Núñez. Nudisur.
• Dr(c). Andrés Torres Gonzalez. Universidad San Sebastián, Nudisur.
• Dr. Marion Steine. ESPI Lab Valparaíso, TICCIH International, Nudisur.
• Dr. Daniel Stewart. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Nudisur.
• Dr. Elis Angelo. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Nudisur.
• Dr. José Francisco Roman. Universidad de Zacatecas.
• Dr. Marína Mantilla. Universidad de Guadalajara, Nudisur
• Dr. Lorenzo Berg. Universidad de Chile.
• Dr. Claudia Torres. Universidad de Chile.

Organizing Committee

• Dr(c). Andrés Torres
• Dr. Daniel Stewart
• Dr. Marion Steiner
• Dr(c). Javiera Ortega
• María José Bretti
• Mariela Gracia