Root4Dig launch: opening conference in Ivano-Frankivsk

The opening conference of the "Rediscovering our Common Cultural Roots and Digitalizing them for Future Generations - Root4Dig" project officially took place on 15 May 2025, marking the start of a significant cross-border collaboration.

The conference was hosted by the Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas. The project is implemented simultaneously in Maramureș County (Romania) and the Ivano-Frankivsk region (Ukraine) to deepen cross-border partnerships and ensure the digital preservation of the Carpathian region's cultural heritage.

Opening remarks

The event was moderated by Prof. Liudmyla Arkhypova, project manager and professor at the Department of Ecology (IFNTUOG). Congratulatory addresses were delivered by:

• Serhii Zikratyi, Vice-Rector, IFNTUOG
• Assoc. Prof. Eng. Cristian Barz, President of the Association (AAORIDP)

The speakers highlighted the strategic directions of the scientific work, the resources allocated for implementation, and the importance of inter-university cooperation.

The partnership

• Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas (Ukraine)
• Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
• Association Academic Organization for Research, Innovation and Professional Development (Romania)

Supported by the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine 2021-2027 Programme, the initiative unites students from both technical universities around a common mission: promoting cultural heritage while developing essential soft skills for the next generation of experts.