# Event Details - **Event Name**: What If Digital Technology Could Open Up Our Heritage? - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: What role can digital technology play in supporting heritage organisations to extend access to their spaces, collections, and knowledge.About this EventMuseums, historic sites and cultural institutions hold extraordinary collections, knowledge and stories. But how can digital technology help bring those assets to life for wider audiences? From digitisation and immersive media to interactive experiences and AI, heritage organisations are increasingly experimenting with new ways to extend access to their spaces, collections and research. The opportunity is exciting, but it also raises practical questions around resources, skills, sustainability and ethics.This panel, coordinated by Ian Gadd of Bath Spa University and the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI), brings together voices from across the heritage and technology sectors to explore how digital innovation is being applied in practice.Speakers include:Alice Graham, Experience Developer at the National TrustRichard Blows, Founder and Creative Director of Time Machine DesignsCoral Manton, Creative Technologist, Senior Lecturer in Creative Computing, and Director of the Centre for Creative Technology at Bath Spa University Together they will share real examples of how heritage organisations are using technology to engage audiences in new ways, and what others can learn from their experience.For Bath Digital Festival’s “What If?” theme, the conversation asks:What if digital innovation could help heritage organisations reach new audiences while protecting what matters most?Expect practical insights, honest reflections on the challenges involved, and ideas for organisations keen to explore the possibilities of digital technology in the heritage sector.Who should attendHeritage and cultural sector professionals exploring digital innovationCreative technologists working with museums, archives and cultural organisationsResearchers and students interested in digital heritage and storytellingAnyone curious about how technology can help make culture and history more accessibleIf you are interested in how technology can support culture, storytelling and public engagement, this session offers a fascinating look at where heritage and digital innovation meet. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bath/what-if-digital-technology-could-open-up-our-heritage/100001984756581363 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, storytelling, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bath - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution - **lat**: 51.38312149999999 - **long**: -2.3643475 - **full address**: Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: What If Digital Technology Could Open Up Our Heritage? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6993470629b896829e878884a2f097dfc33b0748b3cbfeb745fb62f352c2c9c0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc171914-gmir.jpg?v=1776336515 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is What If Digital Technology Could Open Up Our Heritage? being held? - **A:** What If Digital Technology Could Open Up Our Heritage? takes place on Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 11:30 am to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing What If Digital Technology Could Open Up Our Heritage?? - **A:** What If Digital Technology Could Open Up Our Heritage? is organized by TechSPARK. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** What If Digital Technology Could Open Up Our Heritage? is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bath, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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