On 23 and 24 April 2026, around 70 representatives of project and partner organisations, together with external experts from ten countries across the Danube region, gathered in Novi Sad for the first transnational Expert and Networking Meeting of the ROMAN LEGACY project. The event aimed to advance the joint development of a European Cultural Route along the Danube Limes and to strengthen cross-border cooperation between archaeology, cultural heritage management, tourism, digitalisation, and public administration.

The programme focused on the requirements for certification as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, experiences from existing cultural routes, and new approaches to the digital interpretation of Roman heritage. During collaborative workshops, participants developed initial concepts for a shared narrative that presents the Danube Limes not only as an ancient frontier system, but also as a space of encounter, mobility, and cultural exchange. 

An excursion to Sremska Mitrovica, including visits to the remains of ancient Sirmium, complemented the discussions. The meeting marked an important step towards establishing a sustainable transnational network and a European Cultural Route that will make the Roman heritage of the Danube region more visible, accessible, and engaging.