Join us for digiTIPS 2026
DIGITIZING TO INTERNATIONAL IMAGING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
A topical online meeting series of four monthly seminars held approximately four weeks apart with an overarching focus on international standards and guidelines for cultural heritage imaging. Each session includes at least three hours of content and ample time for Q+A, open discussions, and networking with colleagues around the world. digiTIPS is designed to complement IS&T’s annual Archiving conference.
The 2026 series begins with talks on the framework of best practices that shape international imaging standards and guidelines. The following three sessions delve deeper into cultural heritage imaging programs. An emphasis on how standards in digitization impact each topic area, with talks from a broad range of institutions that represent diverse communities, are part of every program.
2026 Sessions Overview
For a detailed look at each session, click the Program tab. Speakers are added as they are confirmed.
Interpretation & Implementation: Employing Standards in Digitization Workflows
Thursday 29 January
To kick off digiTIPS 2026, we focus on the importance of imaging standards and strategies to maintain image quality and consistency. Presentations address many aspects of imaging standards such as color management, project management, and training and quality control, among others. This session is designed to be accessible to all levels of professionals working in different aspects of cultural heritage digitization.
Navigating New Territory: Emerging Technologies and Responding to a Changing World
Wednesday 25 February
In a time of rapid technological advancement and evolving funding landscapes, cultural heritage institutions are adopting innovative tools and strategies to enhance and safeguard digitization efforts. This session explores how emerging technologies (such as multi-spectral imaging, HDR, 3D digitization, and AI) are transforming the field. Beyond technology, we also hear from speakers implementing new workflows, software solutions, and program management approaches designed to address today’s challenges and prepare for the future.
Transmissive Media: Considerations to Refine a Workflow
Thursday 26 March
This session focuses on transmissive media image capture, discussing the tools, workflows, and considerations to understand that might differ from a standard reflective image capture. Presentations are given on case studies of complicated film projects, color management when working with color film types, how to navigate high volume projects, and tools, tips and tricks to improve existing workflows.
Case Studies: Digitizing Complex Materials
Tuesday 21 April
Every project has something new to teach us, especially when working with unique materials like tapestries, 3-D objects, or oversize materials. Our final session highlights some of these unusual digitization projects. Speakers share their insights into workflow development, surprising challenges, and problem-solving strategies used to navigate such complex projects.
FORMAT
digiTIPS 2026 is held online, in Zoom, from 10:00-15:30 NY time. Sessions are recorded and available for three months post session for those who cannot join in real time.