WIC calls for submission of cultural heritage digitization cases

With the advancement of digital technology, the digitization of cultural heritage has become a vital means of preserving and passing on human civilization. It also plays an important role in fostering global cultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

To promote international cooperation and exchange in cultural heritage preservation empowered by digital technology, the World Internet Conference (WIC), as an emerging international organization in the digital field, is soliciting outstanding cases of cultural heritage digitization from around the world.

The initiative aims to use the internet as a bridge to promote deep integration of technology and culture, jointly advance cultural heritage protection and preservation, and work together to build a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

1. Opportunities for selected cases

1. Selected cases will be included in the World Internet Conference Cultural Heritage Digitization Case Collection (2025), with contributors receiving official recognition certificates.
2. Contributors of selected cases may be invited to attend the WIC Wuzhen Summit and other key events, providing opportunities to engage with global industry leaders and government officials.
3. Selected cases will be showcased on-site during signature events of the WIC.
4. Outstanding cases will be featured across multilingual media platforms for international exposure.

2. Guidelines for submission

1. Who can participate?

government departments
international organizations
social groups
cultural organizations and museums
research institutes
universities
enterprises
other relevant entities

2. Submission deadline

July 31, 2025, at 18:00 (UTC+8)
Submissions can be done via the WIC's official platform:
https://awards.wicinternet.org
Registration required for new users.

3. Submission categories
cultural heritage preservation
archaeology
exhibition and display

3. Review process

A panel of internationally renowned experts will conduct multiple rounds of evaluation to select outstanding cases.

4. Submission requirements

1. Clarity
Ensure logical structure and accuracy. Clearly disclose all participating entities.

2. Relevance
Submission must align with one of the specified categories. Only one case can be submitted per category.

3. Documentation
Optimize file sizes for efficient review.

4. Publicity
Ensure that all submitted data does not contain confidential information and can be used for publicity and display.

5. Contact for consultation

Ms. Zhang
86-15210397801

Ms. Chang
86-18811567609

Ms. Mi
86-18811735268

Email
media@wicinternet.org
digitalCH2025@163.com