TEMPORIUM - International Research Conference

About this event

TEMPORIUM is an international research conference hosted by CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in Bangalore, India, aimed at exploring the delicate interplay between heritage, culture, and modern technology. This multidisciplinary forum is envisioned as a platform for rethinking heritage through the lenses of culture, ecology, and technology. The conference seeks to engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including academics, practitioners, conservationists, policymakers, research scholars, and students, to collectively pursue knowledge and meaningful action in a rapidly transforming world characterized by climate change, cultural fragmentation, and technological disruption. With a focus on core themes such as heritage praxis, indigenous knowledge, digital transitions, sustainability, and living cultural landscapes, TEMPORIUM 2026 encourages critical reflection and cross-disciplinary dialogue.The conference aims to critically re-envision heritage as both memory and method within the evolving continuum of human settlements, which spans from rural landscapes to urban agglomerations. It positions heritage at the confluence of architectural knowledge, cultural practice, ecological wisdom, immersive digital technologies, and sustainable innovation. By fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue that integrates cultural heritage with technological advancement, TEMPORIUM 2026 seeks to generate policy-relevant frameworks for sustainable landscapes, resilient communities, and inclusive economies in the 21st century. The event will feature contributions from leading institutions such as the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), known for its practice-oriented higher education and strong international focus, and the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (SPA New Delhi), which is committed to excellence in architecture, planning, and design. Furthermore, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), a prominent heritage orga