Hosted annually every July at Danube University Krems, the DAC Summer School is a dynamic platform exploring the intersections of cultural heritage, technology, and sustainability. Organized by the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies in collaboration with in scope GmbH, this event brings together professionals, academics, and practitioners from various disciplines to critically engage with contemporary issues in game studies, collecting, archiving, and curating practices.
The 2025 edition, themed Practices of Collecting, Archiving, and Curating in the Age of Digital Transformation, delves deeper into the implications of generative AI and digital technologies. It aims to address how societies and organizations manage tangible and intangible heritage amidst increasing digitalization. Sessions will explore critical questions, including:
- How do AI and Extended Reality reshape our engagement with history and identity?
- What criteria govern the selection and preservation of digital and physical artifacts?
- How can archives and collections remain sustainable in the context of energy-intensive digital technologies?
This year’s program encourages collaborative learning, featuring presentations, interactive workshops, and innovative activities like design-thinking sessions and hackathons. Participants will have opportunities to co-develop tools, educational formats, and strategies for navigating AI's role in cultural heritage.
