The Digital Archive and Museum Management Unit of the Information Management and Digital Transformation Agency at IPB University (LMITD IPB) will host the International Conference on Heritage, Information, and Digital Transformation (HIDIT) in October 2026. Held in a hybrid format, this premier conference gathers academics, researchers, digital practitioners, and policymakers to foster dialogue at the intersection of cultural heritage, information systems, and digital transformation. Under this year’s theme, “Integrating Heritage, Information, and Social Resilience: Innovations for Nature, Memory, and Communities in Society 5.0,” the event operates within a human-centered paradigm that integrates cyberspace and physical space to balance technological progress with urgent social and environmental solutions.

Moving beyond purely techno-centric narratives, HIDIT 2026 addresses critical global challenges, such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and the rise of artificial intelligence, by exploring how digital innovation can be rooted in local wisdom and participatory governance. The conference facilitates vital, transdisciplinary discussions on securing cognitive sovereignty, establishing ethical AI frameworks, and empowering Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) as active hubs for sustainability. Ultimately, HIDIT 2026 serves as a global platform for critical reflection, examining how digital transformation can be leveraged not merely for operational efficiency, but for long-term ecological flourishing and cultural resilience.