We’re excited to announce the Call for Participation for the upcoming international conference Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW), taking place May 20–21, 2025, at the University of Crete (Rethymno) and online.

This conference brings together scholars, technologists, and digital humanists to explore how semantic annotation, hybrid AI, deep learning, and knowledge graphs are transforming the study of the ancient world. From making classical texts machine-readable to connecting historical knowledge in innovative ways, SA4AW aims to foster collaboration and push the boundaries of what’s possible in ancient world studies.

🗓 Dates: May 20–21, 2025
📍 Location: University of Crete, Gallos Campus (Rethymno) & Online (Zoom)

Registration for online participation
SA4AW Conference Website
Program

🎤 Keynote Speakers

  • Chiara Palladino (Furman University): “The fragile link: Semantic Annotation and the Study of the Past”
  • Margherita Fantoli (KU Leuven): “Beyond Words: Automating Contextual Understanding in Classical Texts”

Whether you’re a digital humanist, classicist, computer scientist, or just curious about the intersection of AI and the ancient world, this event is for you. Let’s build a future where technology enhances our understanding of the past!

🆓 Participation is free, but registration is required.