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Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World Conference 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7-8 May, 2026<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Student and Cultural Center XENIA, Nikolaou Psarrou 46, GR74133, Rethymno, Crete<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Participation in SA4AW is free of charge!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

On-site & online (via Zoom) participation. Register for online participation.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Submit abstracts (750-1000 words) at the EasyChair by February 15th 2026<\/h6>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Conference Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Conference Programme<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The second Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) conference examines the role of semantic annotation in dialogue with hybrid AI approaches, large language models (LLMs), deep learning, and knowledge graphs 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

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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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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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CONFERENCE SCOPE<\/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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PRESENTATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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

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

Please submit an abstract of max. 1,000 words (bibliography excluded, free format).<\/p>\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<\/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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The working language of the conference is English.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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