The final event showcase of YADES was on March 27, 2025, in the location of the History Museum of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in Plaka, Athens.

The program commenced with a welcome session followed by a detailed presentation on YADES given by Project Coordinator, Prof. Nikolaos Doulamis (NTUA). Emmanouel Varvarigos, Vice Rector of NTUA, delivered the opening remarks, which set the stage for the university’s overall research strategy. There was a keynote by Prof. Dimitrios Vamvatsikos on the PLOTO EU project, emphasising the synergies with YADES in terms of infrastructure risk and sustainability.

Subsequent sessions had a variety of themes related to the project. NTUA specialists introduced the “AI Factories” project, which investigates artificial intelligence’s function in cultural heritage. During the event, Prof. Charalampos Ioannidis of the Democritus University of Thrace presented the TRIQUETRA projects and their contribution to climate change and heritage. In addition, Dr Ettore Fagà introduced innovative insurance models for the protection of heritage. The afternoon session was a mix of case studies and technical presentations including Maria Stella Lux (POLIMI) on sustainable development in UNESCO heritage landscapes, Prof. Andreas Georgopulos (NTUA/CIPA) on documentation of heritage for climate resilience, and Dr. Jukka Pekka Keskinen (FMI) on advanced climate modelling techniques.

Moreover, TRIQUETRA Knowledge Base Platform by GEOMATICS introduced. Prof. Panagiotis Nastos (NKUA) talked about climate change and cultural heritage. The day ended with an anticipatory session by Athanasios Yamas (Meltic Baltic) on the exploitation of YADES results with an explanation of strategies to sustain impact after the project conclusion. To end the event, participants from the consortium reflected on the project which will ensure the transfer of knowledge.