Maria Kagkelidou

Press & Communications Officer Heritage Management Organisation Greece Cultural Heritage

Member of EuropeanaTech Community | Member of Research Community

Media and communications professional with 25+ years of experience, including working for major international outlets such as ITN, BBC etc. Currently Press & Communications Manager at the Heritage Management Organization, promoting training for heritage professionals, global heritage preservation and digital innovation. In this role I also lead dissemination for EU-funded cultural heritage projects including SHIFT, a project that aims to promote Europe's digital transformation and enhance the accessibility of cultural heritage through advanced technologies including AI, 3D, and XR.

MC candidate manifesto:

Culture, Digital Transformation, Education, User Engagement, Community Work

"I will focus on three key areas:
Increasing Membership and Member Engagement to make participation more meaningful.
Advocating for Sustainable, Strategic, Future-Proof Training to address the pace of the digital transformation.
Empowering Member Voices to help shape Europeana and EU policies."

A seasoned media professional working for an international non-profit, I will leverage my expanding network in Greece, Europe, Africa, the Americas and beyond to champion ENA goals by boosting visibility, promoting the digital transformation, attracting new members and fostering engagement.