Partner presentation 1
Sašo Zagoranski, GalisOnline - Modern Museum Documentation and AI
- 28 May 2025 (Day 1)
- 15:30 - 16:15
- Zagreb City Museum
- Facilitator: Irena Ruzhin, NI Institute and Museum Bitola
GalisOnline is a modern web-based solution for museum documentation that enables simple and secure data entry, editing, and searching of museum collections – anytime and anywhere. It is based on the long-standing development of the Galis system, which is used by more than 70 institutions in the field of cultural heritage protection, making it well adapted to the contemporary needs of museums and other heritage organizations. It is designed for both large and small institutions that wish to digitize and efficiently manage their collections, offering users a clear and intuitive environment for working with documentation. AI-powered tools enable numerous advanced functionalities that simplify daily work, including smart search, automation, and enhanced data analysis.
Sašo Zagoranski
Semantika
Founder and CTO of the Slovenian company Semantika, has been leading the development of the museum documentation systems Galis and GalisOnline for nearly 20 years. Today, these systems are used by more than 70 institutions in the field of cultural heritage protection. He has extensive experience in software development across various industries and, in addition to developing Semantika’s own products, he manages numerous projects for external clients both in Slovenia and abroad. He actively participates in national research and development projects as well as in European programs such as Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe. He also shares his technical expertise and experience in developing digital solutions with emerging startup teams in the region and beyond.
Facilitator: Irena Ruzhin
NI Institute and Museum Bitola
Dr. Irena Ruzin has been employed at the National Institution Institute and Museum Bitola for over 30 years. Her professional work primarily focuses on managing international and national projects, museum marketing, and cultural heritage education.
She is an active Steering Board member of the Balkan Museum Network, the Macedonian representative in the Balkan Museum Access Group, and a member of several international organizations, including ICOM, NEMO LEM, MAAA- Macedonian American Alumni associationand Think BETA. Dr. Ruzin is actively involved in numerous EU-funded projects related to cultural heritage, cultural tourism, and tourism development strategies.
With expertise gained through international training programs, specializations, and study visits, she continuously shares her knowledge with colleagues across the Balkans. She has participated in numerous international conferences and symposiums, earning certifications in various museum-related topics.
In recent years, Dr. Ruzin has initiated and implemented accessibility and inclusion projects in museums and cultural heritage sites across the Balkans.
She is proud to have received prestigious awards, including “Best Project 2023” and “Best Museum Professional 2022”, presented by the Macedonian ICOM.