A Celebration of Photography, Archives, and Innovation

Photoconsortium Annual Event 2025 in Florence

The Photoconsortium community is coming together for its much-anticipated Annual Event, which will take place on 28–29 May 2025 in Florence, hosted by the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU).

This two-day gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect, reflect, and explore innovation at the intersection of photography, archival practices, and digital transformation.

📍 Day 1 (28 May) will feature the General Assembly of Members, including key updates on Photoconsortium’s activities and future outlook, as well as presentations from new and long-standing members of the network.

📍 Day 2 (29 May) opens to the public with the conference Photography & Archives: Discovery, Technology and Innovation, part of the EUreka3D-XR project’s capacity-building initiatives. Featuring prestigious speakers from across Europe and beyond, the event highlights cutting-edge developments in heritage, technology, and innovation in the archival space.

Hybrid participation is available – the conference will be streamed via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration for the online event is open via the HAEU website:

The event will bring together leading professionals and scholars from institutions including the Kunsthistorisches Institut in FlorenzMax Planck Institute, KU Leuven, TopFoto, Fondazione Alinari, Archivio Foto Locchi, and many more.

For members unable to attend the General Assembly in person, a proxy form is available to delegate voting rights to another member.

The full agenda for both days can be found on the website.