Friday
04
September 2026
4:30 - 6:30 PM IST
Location
Room 008, Amrut Mody School of Management
Central Campus
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Digital Heritage: Living Documentation to Immersive Enterprise
A Three-Day Workshop
Prakhar Tripathi
Co-Founder
XB Design and Motion Studio
Speaker
Aishwarya Murali
Founding Director
X8 Design and Motion Studio
Speaker
Heritage is no longer just about preserving old buildings; it is a vibrant, interdisciplinary field that combines history, architecture, museology, and environmental conservation with modern technology and business strategy. This Workshop is designed to help you navigate this changing landscape, showing how "Digital Heritage"- the use of technology to record, study, and share our cultural past- can turn historical sites into sustainable, thriving ventures.
The MMS in Heritage Management emphasises a multi-disciplinary understanding of heritage (tangible, intangible, cultural, natural, historic, and living) and a holistic, management-oriented approach aligned with UNESCO’s Competency Framework for Cultural Heritage Management. X8’s work on digital twins, XR storytelling, and community-driven documentation (e.g., Bateshwar case, GyanBharatam alignment) provides a replicable methodology that combines technical capture, metadata-rich archives, and participatory processes. This alignment deepens programme competencies through applied methodology.
Timings
Day 1 | September 4, 2026: 4:30 - 6:30 PM IST
Day 2 | September 5, 2026: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM IST
Day 3 | September 6, 2026: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM IST
Speaker
Prakhar Tripathi
Prakhar Tripathi is a co-founder of a startup revolutionising the cultural tourism industry using cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. Based in Bangalore, India, he brings a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive innovation in this space. With a passion for cultural exploration and a deep understanding of technology, he is dedicated to creating immersive experiences that bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Through our startup, we aim to redefine the way people discover and engage with cultural heritage.
As a startup co-founder, he actively contributes to all aspects of our business, from strategic planning and execution to product development and customer acquisition. He thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments, leveraging his diverse skill set to drive our vision forward. His expertise extends beyond the realms of technology. With a background in art direction and graphic design, he brings a keen eye for aesthetics and user experience to our AR and VR projects. He specialises in creating visually stunning and interactive experiences that captivate and educate our audience.
In addition to his technical skills, he has a strong business acumen and understands the importance of building meaningful partnerships and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. He is well-versed in market analysis, customer segmentation, and branding strategies, ensuring our startup remains at the forefront of the cultural tourism industry.
Speaker
Aishwarya Murali
Aishwarya Murali is the founder of X8 Design and Motion Studio, specialising in the intersection of digital heritage documentation, Extended Reality (XR), and AI-based cultural preservation. With over 10 years of experience, she bridges the gap between emerging technology and traditional heritage conservation through immersive storytelling and community management.
