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Francesco Bandarin

Architect, former Deputy Director-General for Culture at UNESCO

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Who is Francesco Bandarin?

Francesco Bandarin is an architect and urban planner specializing in urban conservation. From 2000 to 2010 he was Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and from 2010 to 2018 he served as UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture. He is an advisor to the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and a member of the International Advisory Board of ALIPH. He currently teaches at Sciences Po International University in Paris.

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Conference. Renewing the approach to heritage conservation: the role of civil society

Reason for being the heritage of the 21st century
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
10:00 - 11:15
La Laguna Cajacanarias Cultural Space
Francesco Bandarin. He is an architect and former Deputy Director-General for Culture at UNESCO.

Seminar: The Rationale for Heritage in the 21st Century

Reason for being the heritage of the 21st century
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
13:00 - 14:15
La Laguna Cajacanarias Cultural Space
This seminar brings together a group of leading international specialists who will address heritage as a cultural, economic and social driver, from the perspective of conservation, protection and innovation.

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Reason for being of heritage in the 21st century

Francesco Bandarin. Renewing the approach to heritage conservation


Academic program


War disasters
This course represents an opportunity to better understand the complexities of modern war conflicts and their impact on humanity.

July 28 and 29, 2025
in-person and online

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Reason for being of heritage in the 21st century
The challenges of preserving heritage will be addressed and the revitalization of historical spaces will be discussed, giving them new lives and purposes.

July 29 and 30, 2025
in-person and online

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Neuroscience, neurotechnology and neurorights
This course raises a deep reflection on scientific, ethical, legal, and social challenges that emerge from these advances.

July 30 and 31, 2025
in-person and online

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