In the framework of the Strategic Publicity and Promotion Actions designed to publicize, inform, raise awareness and actively involve the stakeholders, potential and final beneficiaries of the SaveWoodenBoats project, Dimitris Tsipotas – Politistica and ReadLab-Research Innovation and Development Lab participated in the 87th Thessaloniki International Fair. 

The 87th Thessaloniki International Fair was held on 09-17 September 2023, at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Conference Centre. Dimitris Tsipotas – Politistica and ReadLab-Research Innovation and Development Lab were hosted in two pavilions: at Pavilion 14, Stand 13 & 16 (https://thessalonikifair.gr/el/akademia) of the University of Thessaly alongside the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, partner of the project, and at Pavilion 10 (https://thessalonikifair.gr/el/kykliki-oikonomia), Stand 14, of the Bioeconomy and Environment Cluster of Western Macedonia (Clube). 

For the promotion of the project, roll up banners were placed and printed material was distributed, presenting the scope and objectives of the project “Saving traditional wooden boats through digital imaging, development of an integrated navigation platform and AR/VR applications, SaveWoodenBoats”. At the same time, ReadLab created original promotional material (Flyer, QR code brochure) in which information about the VR/AR/MR applications is presented in a concise manner and links to the project website are provided, where one can find more information. At the same time, an informative video was shown, created by Politistica, with the aim of promoting the tangible and intangible cultural heritage that bears in particular the Eleni P., the object of the project, and the art of woodworking in general.