Root4Dig Opening Conference: Partner 2

On June 4, 2025, the opening conference hosted by Partner 2 (TUCN-NUCBM) was held as part of the international project "Rediscovering our Common Cultural Roots and Digitalizing them for Future Generations" (Root4Dig), supported by the Interreg NEXT program.

The event took place in a hybrid format—in person at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, North University Center of Baia Mare, and online via the Microsoft Teams platform.

Welcome Remarks

The conference opened with insightful welcome addresses from the following project leaders:

**Olivian Chiver** — Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, TUCN-NUCBM

**Ramona Demarcsek** — Head of the International Department at TUCN-NUCBM and Project Manager of Partner 1

**Lyudmila Arkhipova** — Head of the Lead Partner and Professor at the Department of Ecology, IFNTUOG

**Cristian Barz** — President of the Association Academic Organization for Research, Innovation and Professional Development (Partner 2), who also served as the moderator

Key Conference Topics

A comprehensive overview of the Root4Dig project’s goals and strategic objectives.

Partner presentations detailing the roles of the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca and the AAORIPD Association.

Strategic insights into cross-border collaboration opportunities within the Interreg NEXT program.

A discussion on the findings of a survey conducted among Romanian students regarding cultural identity and heritage.

Conclusion and Impact

The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, reflecting a strong collective interest in the digital preservation of the Carpathian region’s shared cultural heritage.

The Root4Dig project spans 12 months and focuses on the practical implementation of digital tools to safeguard and pass down our cultural roots to future generations.