France

Antoine Doucet has been a Professor of Computer Science at the Laboratoire Informatique, Image et Interaction (L3i) of La Rochelle Université since 2014. Since January 2021, he has also served as Vice-Rector for the European University alliance EU-CONEXUS.
He leads the research group focused on document analysis, digital content, and image processing. His main research interests include natural language processing and artificial intelligence.
His work primarily involves developing methods applicable to various types of documents, whether written in any language, including news articles, social media content, digitised manuscripts, or digitally born documents.

Charles Personnaz is a historian and civil servant, having spent most of his career in the field of cultural heritage both at the French Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Culture. He has been the Director of the National Heritage Institute (INP – Institut National du Patrimoine) since 2019.
Charles Personnaz has a special interest and commitment to the preservation of Christian heritage in the Middle East. He has authored several books published in France about Byzantine and Greek history and cultural policy.

Irene Reyes is a young professional specialising in International and European Law passionate about fostering connections between citizens and policymakers. Through her work at prestigious institutions like INTERPOL and UNESCO, she has gained valuable experience in public policy, project management, and international cooperation, focusing on the European and global landscape. Irene’s commitment to civic engagement extends beyond her professional roles—she actively contributes as an Editor at the European Students’ Association for Cultural Heritage (ESACH), where she empowers young voices in the field of cultural heritage.

Dedicated to championing better cultural heritage policy to drive positive change, Léa Guillemant is a young cultural heritage professional. She earned her master’s degree in International Cooperation on Human Rights and Intercultural Heritage from the University of Bologna. She focuses on cultural heritage programs, with proficiency in project cycle management, policy development, and advocacy.