5th International Conference PROHITECH – Protection of Historical Constructions (PROHITECH 2025)

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we formally announce the “5th International Conference PROHITECH – Protection of Historical Constructions“, scheduled to be held in Naples from 26 to 28 March, 2025.

The PROHITECH Conferences originates from the previously successful European project “PROHITECH: Earthquake Protection of Historical Buildings by Reversible Mixed Technologies” (Sixth Framework Programme, Priority Fp6-2002-Inco-Mpc-1, Specific Measures in support of international cooperation Mediterranean Partner Countries; 2004-2008), coordinated by Professor F. M. Mazzolani. The first PROHITECH International Conference was held in Rome in 2009, as final event of the project, for the dissemination of the huge achievements. Since then, this prestigious conference series has continued with triennial gatherings in Antalya, Turkey (2014), Lisbon, Portugal (2017), and Athens, Greece (2020, rescheduled to 2021 due to Covid). We are proud to announce that after four editions, the conference returns to Italy, marking the first edition following the global pandemic.

Hosted by the Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture (DiSt) at the University of Naples “Federico II” (UNINA), this edition of the PROHITECH International Conference holds special significance as DiSt has recently been recognized as a Department of Excellence by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

The PROHITECH Conference series offers an important opportunity to researchers, engineers, architects, specialists and companies to present, share and discuss a vast variety of subjects related to the protection of historical constructions, according to a multi-scale and multi-disciplinary perspective. The Conference will cover a wide range of topics, spanning across structural and earthquake engineering, materials and technologies, architecture and urban planning, conservation and archaeology, repair, rehabilitation and intervention strategies, featuring a rich array of case studies covering various construction materials. Furthermore, emerging topics such as sustainability, energy efficiency, re-use, life cycle, adaptation to climate change, monitoring, maintenance, management, digitalization and Artificial Intelligence will also be addressed.

The conference program will include keynote lectures introducing sessions on specific topics, complemented by contributed papers. Additionally, technical visits to relevant sites will be organized.

PROHITECH 2025 will take place at the Congress Centre Partenope of UNINA, conveniently located in the city center along the picturesque seafront of Naples, offering breathtaking views of Castel dell ’Ovo and Borgo Marinari. The venue is within walking distance of the Royal Palace of Naples and several top-rated hotels. Various accommodation options are available nearby and the Conference Centre Partenope is easily accessible via public transportation.

Over the years, the PROHITECH conference has evolved into a prominent platform for disseminating scientific advancements and fostering professional, industrial and institutional discussions and collaborations pertaining to the protection of historical constructions.

We are confident that your invaluable contributions will make the 5th edition of the PROHITECH Conference an outstanding success!