We are excited to announce the international conference “Byzantium & Florence: Dialogue Beyond Times,” co-organised in collaboration with the ISI Florence and the Imagine Heritage.

Taking place in Florence on 20–21 October 2026, at Palazzo Ruccelai and Palazzo Bargagli, the conference will bring together an outstanding international community of scholars to examine the enduring dialogue between the Byzantine and Florentine worlds.

Through the perspectives of history, philosophy, theology, art, diplomacy, literature, and manuscript culture, the programme explores the profound influence of Byzantium on the intellectual and cultural formation of Renaissance Florence and, more broadly, on European civilisation.

The conference reflects a shared commitment to promoting rigorous scholarship and fostering international academic cooperation in the study of our common cultural heritage.

At a time when the #preservation and interpretation of #historical #memory are more important than ever, such #dialogue contributes to strengthening the cultural ties that continue to unite #Europe and the #EasternMediterranean.

We extend our gratitude to Professor Stefano U. Baldassarri , to all participating scholars for making this initiative possible; we continue together our vision of the “Humanitas Reloaded” global project.

Conference Program

For more information:

email: contact@imagineheritage.com

phone: (+030) 211 00 80035