HEIstorical Project promoted at ICCECIP International Conference in Budapest

Budapest, Hungary – November 13–14, 2025

The HEIstorical project was successfully promoted at the International Conference on Central European Critical Infrastructure Protection (ICCECIP), held on November 13–14, 2025 at the Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary.

The event provided a valuable international platform for presenting the project’s objectives and strengthening its visibility within the academic and research community focused on critical infrastructure, digitalization, and sustainability.

HEIstorical Project Presentation

The project was introduced to conference participants by Prof. Dr. Dalibor Dobrilović, Full Professor and member of the HEIstorical project team, representing the Technical Faculty “Mihajlo Pupin” Zrenjanin, University of Novi Sad.

As a Plenary Speaker, Prof. Dobrilović delivered a lecture titled:

“Zero-Knowledge Proof Protocols for Securing IoT-Based Critical Infrastructure Systems”

During his presentation, he briefly introduced the HEIstorical project, emphasizing its:

• Relevance for future research in digitalization and sustainability of historical buildings
• Contribution to integrating modern digital approaches in infrastructure management

Project Highlights

The presentation outlined key aspects of the HEIstorical project, including:

• The main objectives focused on strengthening green and digital capacities in higher education
• The consortium of partner institutions and their collaborative approach
• The core activities, particularly the integration of innovative digital tools in the preservation and management of historical buildings

Special emphasis was placed on the importance of combining green competencies with digital solutions to address current and future challenges in maintaining and utilizing historical infrastructure.

Furthermore, the project’s relevance was highlighted in the context of:

• Smart infrastructure systems
• Advanced monitoring technologies
• Sustainable development strategies in the built environment

Visibility and Impact

The participation at ICCECIP 2025 significantly contributed to increasing the visibility of the HEIstorical project within an international audience of experts in critical infrastructure and security.

By connecting the project’s objectives with ongoing research topics presented at the conference, the presentation demonstrated the potential of HEIstorical to contribute to:

• Emerging research initiatives
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Innovation in infrastructure protection and management

Networking and Future Collaboration

The conference also offered an excellent opportunity for networking and establishing new academic and research connections.

For the HEIstorical project, this meant:

• Expanding its presence within the international research community
• Exploring future collaboration opportunities with experts and institutions in related fields
• Strengthening links between digitalization, sustainability, and infrastructure protection

Useful Links

• Conference website: https://iccecip.hu/
• Plenary speakers: https://iccecip.hu/the-chief-patron-and-plenary-speakers/
• Conference program: https://iccecip.hu/conference-program/