TALOS PhD Researcher Fotini Koidaki Presented at ICGL17 in Cambridge
TALOS PhD researcher Fotini Koidaki presented her work “From Page to Pixel: The 19th Century Greek 8.0 OCR Model” at the 17th International Conference on Greek Linguistics (ICGL17), University of Cambridge. Her presentation showcased a pioneering OCR model for digitizing 19th- and early 20th-century Greek prints, advancing Digital Humanities research and the preservation of Greek literary heritage.
TALOS Scientific Responsible, Prof. Melina Tamiolaki, at Conference on Humanities and Education in the 21st Century
Prof. Eleni Melina Tamiolaki, TALOS Scientific Responsible, participated in the national conference “Humanities and Education in the 21st Century: Problems and Prospects” at AUTH (26–27 September 2025). In her talk, she highlighted how TALOS connects Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities, showcasing the project as a model of innovation and interdisciplinarity.
TALOS at MDTT 2025: Exploring Ontoterminologies for the Study of Antiquity
Today, TALOS researchers Rachel Milio, Rafail Giannadakis, and Antonia Lourentzaki presented their paper “Creating Ontoterminologies for Antiquity: Workflow, Challenges and Solutions” at MDTT 2025 in Thessaloniki. Their work showcases a FAIR-aligned approach to building ontoterminologies for humanities research, using TEDI to address the conceptual and linguistic complexities of ancient data.
TOTh 2025: A Week of Innovation in Terminology, Ontology & AI
The 19th International TOTh Conference and Training Session brought together 92 participants from 18 countries for a dynamic week of exchange and learning, both onsite and online. The hands-on training on Knowledge Graphs, LLMs, and RAG set the stage for two days of rich academic dialogue, including excellent presentations from the TALOS – AI for SSH team. With engaging talks, a thought-provoking keynote, and two prizes awarded for outstanding contributions, TOTh 2025 was a success.
Melissa Bergoffen Presented at CAA 2025 (May 6)
Melissa Bergoffen (TALOS RT2) presented at CAA 2025 in Athens, emphasizing standardized metadata and quality imagery in pottery research. She introduced ontoterminologies via TEDI for her PhD work and enjoyed engaging with fellow researchers, discussing digital approaches in archaeology, and exploring a wide range of innovative applications showcased throughout the conference.
Call for Participation: SA4AW 2025 – Program Now Live!
The Call for Participation is now open for the Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) 2025 conference, taking place May 20–21 at the University of Crete in Rethymno and online. This event will explore how semantic technologies, AI, and deep learning are reshaping the study of the ancient world. With keynotes by Chiara Palladino and Margherita Fantoli, and a program now live, SA4AW invites everyone to join the conversation. Registration is free—don’t miss it!
19th International Conference TOTh (June, 5 & 6): Announcing Call for Participation
Join an international community of experts and researchers at TOTh 2025 to explore the evolving intersections of terminology, ontology, and artificial intelligence. Featuring hands-on training, peer-reviewed presentations, and thought-provoking discussions, this hybrid event takes place from June 3–6 at the University Savoie Mont Blanc and online.
Exploring the Future of AI: Maria Papadopoulou at TechFuse Ioannina
Maria Papadopoulou will participate in a distinguished panel at TechFuse Ioannina to discuss the role of AI Factories and open data in shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Greece. This blog post includes details about the session and provides the live streaming link to watch the discussion live.
Call for Posters: Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) Conference
The SA4AW conference invites poster submissions on topics like ontology-driven annotation, FAIR/LOD data, and NER for Greek/Latin. Submit a 750-word abstract by Feb 1, 2025 via EasyChair. Accepted posters will be published in the proceedings. Connect with scholars exploring ancient studies and modern tech! More details on the conference website.
TOTh 2025: Deadline for submissions postponed to February 3, 2025
The TOTh Conference, focused on “Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications,” will be held on June 5-6, 2025, at the University Savoie Mont-Blanc, France (onsite & online). The paper and poster submission deadline is now February 3, 2025. See more here and at TOTh website!