Ayse is the President of ProMare and Co-Director of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship project. She is an accomplished maritime archaeologist, researcher, and author specialising in Mediterranean maritime history and deepwater archaeology. She holds a Ph.D. in Nautical Archaeology from Texas A&M University, one of the world's leading institutions in the field.

Adela Hawley | Heritage Management

Adela, MA, is a professional in heritage management and consultancy, with a strong background in conservation, curation, collections care, and project delivery.

Digital initiatives can build on traditional conservation techniques, expanding the scope and social value of heritage preservation.

3D scanning artefacts allows us to preserve information in new ways while transforming how the public interacts with its heritage, increasing accessibility, and reaching a global audience.

Charlotte is a Freelance Visual Marketer with a background in photography, graphic design, video editing, and social media management. She specialises in creating visual content and digital campaigns that drive engagement.

Digital media makes history more accessible than ever, but engagement is the real challenge. Staying ahead of digital trends, like the rise of VR, can open new possibilities, especially for people with disabilities, offering immersive experiences to a wider audience.