The MOXY project 2026 Symposium, “Science as a Driver of Green Innovation: Advancing Materials Research and Practice in Cultural Heritage Conservation”, will take place on 6 October 2026 at the historic Opera della Primaziale Pisana.
Two distinguished keynote speakers, Stefan Michalski and Jørgen Wadum, will take part in the symposium and offer complementary philosophical perspectives on conservation and heritage science. Stefan Michalski will reflect on the role and impact of science in conservation, and how research, practical experience and tacit knowledge can lead to genuine breakthroughs, while Jørgen Wadum will explore the interdisciplinarity of cultural heritage research and how different forms of knowledge fit together.
The programme will present the latest MOXY research, including developments in atomic oxygen cleaning technologies, their scientific validation and impact on cultural heritage materials, and the transition from laboratory research to museum practice. Contributions from GoGreen and GreenArt will provide complementary perspectives on sustainable conservation research and practice.
The Symposium will be presented in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation available. In-person attendance is limited, and we particularly encourage conservation professionals to join us in Pisa, where discussion and exchange with the researchers will be an important part of the event.
Registration is free, but space is limited:
On 7 October, a separate laboratory demonstration at the University of Pisa will provide an opportunity to see the research outcomes up close and engage directly with the researchers. Places are limited to 45 participants: Demonstration attendance (in person only)
