Conclusions from the

Abstract

The “Gels in conservation” conference was more than simply a presentation on the latest research in the application of gels for the conservation and restoration of heritage objects. The meeting, attended by around 550 people from 39 different countries, revealed the current situation of the field of conservation-restoration of cultural assets and the direction in which its professionals would like it to go. The discussion on gels was really nothing more than an excuse to talk about where we are coming from and where we want to go.