Deadline: 10 December 2026

Docomomo Portugal is pleased to share the Call for Abstracts for the Conference “Portugal: Heritages 2027 – UNESCO Perspectives: Cultural Pasts – Urban Futures” part of the conference series “Critical Heritage(s)” taking place 6-8 July 2027 and organized by AMPS – Architecture Media Politics Society together with the University of porto and the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave.

Organized by AMPS and the University of Porto in collaboration with the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), this conference marks the 55th anniversary of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention. It explores the evolution of heritage ideas across art, architecture, history, museums, digital culture, tourism, sustainability and communities, bringing interdisciplinary perspectives to cultural pasts and urban futures. Held in Porto , whose historic centre is a World Heritage Site, the conference considers these questions from an international perspective.

The themes of architectural and urban history, conservation, preservation, sustainability and digital heritage may be especially relevant to DOCOMOMO members.
Conference outputs include the AMPS Proceedings Series, with selected work considered for associated journal and book publications.
Format: In person and virtual, including pre-recorded video and written-paper options

Conference page: www.amps-research.com/conference/porto-heritages/

For questions please contact: program@amps-research.com