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Published 23 Sep 2025
Organized by EHL Bureau and European Commission
Conference | Museums of the future and copyright: preservation of and access to cultural heritage in the age of AI
On 7 October, the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens will host an event on copyright in the context of cultural heritage, distance education and research. Aimed at Greek museum practitioners, it will address copyright management across the lifecycle of collections, from digitisation and licensing to balancing public access with authors’ rights, and the emerging challenges of Artificial Intelligence.
About the event
With over 300 museums operating nationwide, strengthening copyright literacy and raising awareness of both the legal framework and its day-to-day application is a critical priority.
This event will explore copyright management throughout the entire lifecycle of a collection, focusing on key challenges such as digitisation, licensing, and the balance between public access and authors’ rights. Additionally, the event will touch upon the rising influence of Artificial Intelligence, particularly in relation to the practical challenges it creates for museums.
Key learning objectives
- Learn about EU and Greek copyright law to manage cultural heritage collections.
- Explore best practices for applying copyright rules in cultural heritage collections – including insights from real-world examples on digitisation, public access, and lessons learned from implementation.
Target audience
Cultural heritage institutions’ practitioners based in Greece, with a focus on museum employees who deal with copyright implementation in their daily work.