About the Conference

Heritage is the story and innovation is the way

Preservation of cultural heritage is among the primary concerns of contemporary societies. Its significance has both economic and cultural roots. Culture and heritage are meaningful for both personal and collective developments of an individual. Culture and heritage are necessary for satisfying aesthetic, spiritual, and cultural needs; moreover, they convey some economic aspects. Cultural heritage mirrors the achievements of human civilizations and  the wisdom of generations.

In the digital age and at the heart of the 4th Industrial Revolution, heritage is celebrated in the UAE and not forgotten. The Innovation and Heritage Forum aims to promote research activities related to heritage and innovation among university faculty and students. The Forum will provide a platform for specialists to discuss ideas and innovation initiatives that would contribute to the development of new academic programs in the field of heritage and innovation.

It is a great opportunity for Zayed university’s students to learn directly about innovative technologies used in heritage preservation from award-winning Emiratis who were internationally recognized as heritage innovators, such as the Robot camel jockey, to name a few.