Conference: Historical Languages and AI#
When? 5–6 March 2026
Where? Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Auditorium (see directions below)
Call for Participation: International Conference in Berlin#
The Daidalos team warmly invites you to take part in the two-day conference “Historical Languages and AI”, held in the Auditorium of the Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Center at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. We look forward to an interdisciplinary exchange with researchers who bring a deep interest in digital methods for text analysis.
Across a range of formats — from research pitches and a scientific speed-dating session to practice-oriented workshops — we will explore a dynamic field: the intersection of historical languages and artificial intelligence.
While the Daidalos project primarily focuses on Classical Philology, we are excited to welcome contributions that reach beyond Latin and Ancient Greek as part of this enriching exchange, for example on Old and Middle French or Old Church Slavonic.
Contributions from several disciplines, including Computational Literary Studies, Digital Classics, and Computational Linguistics, will address topics such as the application of Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods, the training and fine-tuning of large language models (LLMs), their evaluation for historical languages, and additional tasks such as LLM-based translation.
Alongside a panel on LLMs and one on specific NLP applications, the programme includes two panels on datasets and data augmentation and a final panel on applications beyond research.
There will be ample space for networking and discussion, with refreshments provided during the breaks.
Who is this conference for?
The breadth of topics represented in the programme explicitly addresses participants from the Digital Humanities, English Studies, Classics (Greek and Latin), Romance Studies, Slavic Studies, Library and Information Science, and the GLAM sector.
Researchers from text-based disciplines and neighbouring fields who are interested in digital methods and the scholarly use of AI are also very welcome to join us — either on-site or online.
Please note that the interactive formats, such as the speed-dating session and the workshops, take place on-site only.
Please bring your own laptop if you plan to attend a workshop.
Participation in the conference is free of charge.
To help us plan and keep you informed, please proceed to the registration form.
Directions#
To help you plan your trip, we provide some information about the conference venue below.
Map#
Auditorium#
Access
Location: ground floor / lower ground level on the east side of the building (Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 1/3)
Step-free access via elevator (Please note: The elevator is currently undergoing maintenance and is temporarily unavailable. If you require step-free access, please contact us so we can arrange an alternative solution.)
Entrance for conference participants: through the side entrance and the revolving door on Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 1
Technical equipment
Projector, room microphones, wireless microphones
Video-conferencing setup for hybrid events
Option to darken the side window front
Source: HU Berlin
Hotel Recommendations#
Hotel AMO by AMANO
Friedrichstraße 113, 10117 Berlin
The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the conference venue. The subway station Oranienburger Tor is located directly across the street. Friedrichstraße station can be reached in one stop via the U6 line (direction Alt-Mariendorf). From there, the Grimm-Zentrum can be reached in about a 4-minute walk via the Friedrichstraße/Georgenstraße exit.
Humboldt University Guest House
If you are interested in affordable accommodation at the Humboldt University Guest House, located a 6-minute walk from the conference venue, please contact us directly. We will be happy to check current availability.
Limited availability (until January 9th, 2026)
At present, 4 single rooms in two shared apartments (each apartment consisting of two lockable single rooms) are available at a rate of €53.75 per night per person (including city tax).Arrival: March 4th / 5th, 2026 (check-in before 6:00 p.m.)
Departure: March 6th, 2026
Free cancellation: up to 7 days prior to arrival
Guests are responsible for covering the accommodation costs themselves. Prices for 2026 are subject to change.
ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin
Oranienburger Str. 52, 10117 Berlin
The hotel is approximately a 13-minute walk from the conference venue. The subway station Oranienburger Tor can be reached on foot in about 4 minutes. Friedrichstraße station can be reached in one stop via the U6 line (direction Alt-Mariendorf). From there, the Grimm-Zentrum can be reached in about a 4-minute walk via the Friedrichstraße/Georgenstraße exit.
Booking: https://velvet.arcotel.com
B&B HOTEL Berlin-Mitte
Albrechtstraße 25, 10117 Berlin
From this hotel, the conference venue can be reached on foot in approximately 12 minutes. Alternatively, you may take the bus from the Deutsches Theater stop (bus lines 147 and 245) to Friedrichstraße station. From there, the Grimm-Zentrum is about a 4-minute walk away.