Forum programme

The opening day begins with an opening address by the Secretary-General, followed by an overview of the online market by the Studies Directorate. The morning continues with two round tables: one on the authentication of works sold remotely, the other on platform liability.

The afternoon is devoted to case studies: a forgery exposed through image analysis, a stolen work recovered through a listing, a provenance dispute resolved by mediation.

The second day is more practical. In the morning, four workshops run in parallel, each lasting ninety minutes. They cover filing a report, digital certification, verifying a seller and compliance of listings.

In the afternoon, tool presentations let participants handle provenance registries and digital certificates. The closing session presents the conclusions and the commitments made.

Each workshop is led by two speakers, one from the administration and one from the private sector. Participants work on fictional cases, with realistic documents, and leave with a good-practice sheet.

Workshop registration takes place at the time of registration for the Forum. Unfilled places are reallocated one hour before the session begins.

At the end of the first day, an evening reception brings participants and speakers together in an informal setting. It allows discussions to continue and professional contacts to be made. Access is included in the professional and partner packages.

A meeting room is provided throughout the two days for discussions between platforms, administrations and researchers.

The rooms are accessible to people with reduced mobility. An induction loop is installed in the plenary rooms, and presentations are available in an accessible version. Special meals can be requested at registration.

The Forum applies an eco-design policy: digital materials rather than printed ones, local catering, encouragement of public transport.