DTI
Digitise.Transform. Inspire
Empowering the global digital transformation of archives
Vision & Why DTI
Our Vision
We envision a world where archival heritage is fully digitized, openly accessible, and dynamically used to connect people, fuel research, and inspire societies worldwide. Through collaboration and innovation, DTI strives to preserve our shared cultural memory for future generations.
Why DTI?
Millions of archives remain inaccessible and at risk of loss without coordinated digitisation efforts. Fragmented initiatives and insufficient funding hinder progress. DTI brings together global partners to amplify impact, streamline resources, and ensure that archival treasures are preserved and shared openly.
News & Events
Latest news
Follow the latest initiatives, events,
and collaborations shaping the future of archival digitisation.
DTI Conference 2026
Join us in Prague this November for
talks, workshops, and international exchange
across the archival and scientific community.
Meet the founding members
A global alliance of organisations committed to preserving, connecting, and opening archival heritage through digital innovation.
The global organisation of archives and archivists, promoting preservation, access, and international collaboration.
Europe’s digital platform for cultural heritage, providing open access to millions of historical documents and artworks.
An international archival consortium fostering cooperation, innovation, and shared expertise in the digital era.
A European cooperative advancing AI-powered handwriting recognition and transcription for historical documents.
Advancing the digital transformation of cultural heritage through AI, data, and large-scale collaboration.
Connecting people with their family history through genealogical research, digital access to historical records, and expertise in archival heritage.
An international community fostering collaboration and innovation in the application of AI across libraries, archives, and museums.
Advancing global access to family history through the preservation, digitisation, and sharing of historical records and archives.
Ways to Get Involved
Discover opportunities to endorse the declaration, participate in events, explore funding, and contribute to the global transformation of archives.
Endorse the Declaration
Join a global community dedicated to making archival heritage accessible to all.
Explore Funding Opportunities
We support a comprehensive digital transformation of archives worldwide.
Join Workshops & Conferences
Engage with experts, share knowledge, and drive innovation in archival digitisation.
Become a Sponsor
Help us preserve historical information for generations.
Digitise.Transform.Inspire
Digitise.Transform.Inspire