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Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World Conference 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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13-14 May, 2027<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Submit abstracts (750-1000 words) by December 15th, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The third Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) conference examines the role of semantic annotation in the study of the ancient world and cultural heritage. Semantic annotation\u2014whether manual, automated, or human-in-the-loop\u2014enables the identification and linking of concepts, entities, and relationships, transforming raw textual and visual data into structured, interoperable knowledge. At a moment when LLMs can generate fluent interpretations but require grounding in domain-specific context, semantic annotation and knowledge graphs provide essential transparency, precision, and reusability. We welcome contributions that showcase methods, tools, case studies, theoretical reflections, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. In line with FAIR and Linked Open Data principles, the conference encourages open and accessible research practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this year’s iteration of the conference, we wish to emphasize human (or expert)-in-the-loop workflows, as well as annotation standards and formats. How can digital workflows preserve the philological rigor of traditional ancient world studies? How can semantic annotation enable us to answer new humanistic research questions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PROPOSAL THEMES<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We encourage proposals on the following themes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ontology-driven semantic annotation <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Standardisation <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multilingual annotation practices <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Automatic and semi-automatic annotation <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Annotation of ancient geography <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FAIR\/LOD data <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Semantic Web <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Augmented and Virtual Reality<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NER for ancient Greek\/Latin <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RDF-based digital editions <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Methods, tools, and platforms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SUBMISSION DETAILS<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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INVITATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

We invite proposals from researchers at all career stages, working in the topic areas of the conference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ABSTRACT<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Please submit an abstract of 750-1,000 words (bibliography excluded, free format).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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REVIEW<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Submissions will be reviewed via double-blind peer review through EasyChair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PRESENTATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Paper presentations will be 20 minutes long, with extra time for questions and discussion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PUBLICATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A longer version of accepted papers will be published in an edited volume after the conference. More details about the edited volume are forthcoming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LANGUAGE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The working language of the conference is English.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

PROGRAM TIMELINE<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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October 9th,<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Call for Papers<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Deadline for Submission of Abstracts<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Notification of Acceptance to Authors<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Conference Dates<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Submission of Final Paper for Edited Volume<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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