The purpose of the conference was to shed light on the issues mentioned in the title of the conference from various angles, including the presentation of some concrete examples illustrating the right to heritage, its role in modern society and the significance of heritage for sustainable development. Defining the subject of discussion means a process that requires serious analysis and open dialogue. The opening addresses and keynote speeches, panels dedicated to the conference's main topics, three workshops and especially the discussions at the end of each part of the conference and its conclusion served this purpose.