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Yves Ubelmann

CEO

Iconem

About Me

An architect by training since 2006, Yves Ubelmann began his career working in the Middle East and Central Asia, where he specialized in surveying archaeological sites using photogrammetry. In 2013, he founded the startup Iconem, whose mission is to digitize heritage sites around the world to ensure their transmission to future generations. Through research and development in both technical and creative fields, Iconem also produces scientific and artistic content, including curations, articles, exhibitions, virtual reality experiences, web projects, and much more.

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Digital San Peter : An AI-powered Experience

Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome—its hidden spaces, invisible masterpieces, and fabulous architecture—is now possible thanks to AI and artificial vision. Through a partnership between the Vatican, Microsoft, and Iconem, all the basilica’s history is being revealed for the first time.