On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the University Center of Maghnia hosted the activities of the first day of the national symposium entitled: “From Memory to Screen: Heritage Between Digital Preservation and Cultural Innovation.”
The “Late Mourad Naoum” Conference Hall witnessed the official opening ceremony of the symposium, which began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Douah, followed by the national anthem. This was followed by a welcoming speech from the Director of the University Center of Maghnia, Prof. Dr. Riad Kadri, expressing his gratitude to the participants, followed by an address by the Director of the Institute, Dr. Fatma Zohra El-Nabati, a speech by the symposium chairperson, Dr. Amal Bensafi, and an address by the head of the scientific committee, Dr. Fatiha Belhadji.
The opening session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Sidi Mohammed Benmalek, who emphasized the imperative of preserving national heritage and linking it to modern technology, alongside a presentation outlining the objectives of the symposium, which primarily focus on highlighting the role of digitization in protecting cultural memory and enhancing innovation.
In a distinguished academic atmosphere, the first scientific session commenced under the chair of Prof. Dr. Dalila Zeghoudi, dedicated to discussing the concepts of Algerian heritage and ways to valorize it. The presentations focused on cultural identity and the necessity of establishing effective strategies to protect heritage amid contemporary challenges. This was followed by the second scientific session, chaired by Dr. Abdelkader Loshab, which centered on digitization and its role in heritage preservation, emphasizing the contribution of modern technologies in documenting heritage and transmitting it to future generations.
At the conclusion of the first day’s proceedings, participating lecturers and researchers were honored in appreciation of their valuable scientific efforts and contributions to the success of this academic event, ahead of the remaining sessions scheduled for the second day.
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