The International Scientific Conference on Digital Humanities and Emerging Technologies (DHET) is a forum for researchers from multiple disciplines to come together to share knowledge, discuss ideas, exchange information, and learn about cutting-edge research in diverse fields, with the common theme of investigating the interplay between the web and society. This overall theme includes research on new perspectives in business, management, and social theories, as well as computational algorithms for analyzing digital traces of human activities or behaviors in business and social settings. DHET is a uniquely fitting venue for research that blends business, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to answer important and challenging questions about human behavior, business, and management.

The new technologies of Generative Artificial Intelligence, like Large Language Models, have struck everyone—designers and users alike—because of the questions they raise about the technology itself, our use of it, and ourselves. In this conference, a collection of international experts from different disciplines will engage in focused conversations around two particular questions raised by recent AI developments.

Technological innovation will continue to be a defining force in shaping the future of digital humanities. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), the metaverse, and blockchain hold transformative potential for humanities research, business, management, digital transformation, educational pedagogy, and public engagement. These tools can enable more sophisticated data analysis, immersive experiences of cultural artifacts, and novel forms of scholarly communication. However, their integration also demands critical scrutiny regarding ethical implications, transparency, and the preservation of humanistic values. Digital humanists must navigate the balance between embracing technological possibilities and maintaining a reflective stance that questions how these technologies shape knowledge production, access, and power dynamics.

Digital humanities (DH) is an interdisciplinary field that uses computational technologies to study and analyze the humanities, while emerging technologies like AI, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and data science are increasingly shaping DH’s research, tools, and applications.

How Emerging Technologies Impact Digital Humanities

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning: AI is used to analyze massive amounts of digital data, such as texts and images, to find patterns and extract meaning on a scale previously impossible. Machine learning can also be applied to analyze cultural trends or assist in understanding visitor experiences in museums.

• Extended Reality (VR and AR): VR and AR can create immersive experiences for studying historical sites, cultural artifacts, or texts. This allows for new ways of engaging with content that go beyond the limitations of traditional media.

• Big Data and Data Science: The ability to collect and analyze large datasets, made possible by advances in computing power, allows for new methods of research in fields like history and literature. This includes quantitative analysis and the creation of digital archives and databases.

• Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain: Emerging technologies like IoT and blockchain have potential applications in creating digital information systems, preserving cultural heritage, and enhancing the security and transparency of data.

How Digital Humanities Shapes Our Understanding of Emerging Technologies

• Critical Analysis: DH provides a critical lens for examining the social, cultural, and ethical implications of technologies, helping us understand their influence on human society. It questions how technologies shape our understanding of knowledge and culture.

• New Questions: By applying digital tools, scholars can pose new questions and gain insights into human history, culture, and experiences.

• Human-Centered Technology: This field fosters a two-way conversation between technology and the humanities, ensuring technology is developed to serve human needs and values, not just driven by technical innovation.

• Accessibility and Inclusion: Digitization of cultural resources and the use of technology in cultural institutions can improve accessibility for marginalized communities and people with disabilities, promoting greater equity.

Organising Committees

• Conference Chair

• Conference Co-Chair

• Conference Programme Committee

• Local Organising Committee