Kick-Off Meeting: Paving the Future of Digital Innovation
Unveiling the DIVA Project
The inaugural Kick-Off Meeting for the DIVA project marked a significant milestone in our journey towards enhancing digital innovation for the preservation of local cultural and environmental heritage. Held in the historic city of Berat on October 4, 2025, this meeting brought together key stakeholders to outline strategic objectives and initial steps for developing an integrated territorial and cultural data platform. The meeting underscored the project’s commitment to leveraging technology to harmonize demographic, economic, cultural, and environmental indicators, utilizing advanced tools like PostgreSQL/PostGIS and QGIS for data management. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and innovation, setting the stage for future workshops and training sessions to empower local technical staff.
Key Participants of the Kick-Off Meeting
Ervin Ceca
Mayor of the Municipality of Berat
Valbona Zylyftari
Prefect of Berat District
Etleva Dhima
Deputy Mayor of Berat Municipality
Prof. Dr. Ylber Bezo
Rector of University College of Business (UCB)
Ph.D. Arjan Lame
Principal Investigator and Project Lead of IDVA
Prof. Asoc. Dr. Ardi Bezo
Institutional Coordinator of the IDVA Project
Matteo Guccione Arch. Landscape
Training and Workshop Facilitator
Technical Experts
IDVA Database Development Team
Main Discussion Points
Exploring Collaborative and Technological Synergies
Key Outcomes of the Meeting
The meeting successfully established a framework for collaboration among the various stakeholders. Key decisions included the formation of specialized working groups tasked with specific objectives, such as data integration and platform development. Additionally, a roadmap for future workshops and training sessions was agreed upon to ensure the smooth implementation of the project’s goals.
Strategic Decisions and Future Plans
During the meeting, participants outlined the strategic direction for the project, focusing on the integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance data management. The creation of an inter-institutional task force was a significant outcome, aimed at streamlining data collection and verification processes. Plans for upcoming workshops were also finalized, emphasizing capacity building for local technical staff.
Memorable Moments Captured
Snapshots from the Kick-Off Meeting
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