March 16–17, 2026 : Paris – Conservatoire national des arts et métiers
AI4CHIEF 2026 – The Symposium on AI for Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Futures is an interdisciplinary forum dedicated to exploring and developing artificial intelligence in service of the preservation and revitalization of cultural heritage
🌐 Symposium website : https://ai4chief.roc.cnam.fr/
Objectives
The symposium aims to :
- Promote rigorous, transparent, and reproducible research methods
- Encourage the use of open standards and interoperable tools
- Develop protocols that are closely aligned with the needs and values of communities
- Design ethical, sustainable, and culturally appropriate technological solutions
More broadly, the event seeks to help build a strong and responsible future by placing AI at the service of languages, knowledge systems, and cultural practices.
An Interdisciplinary Approach
The symposium brings together researchers and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines, including :
- Artificial Intelligence : machine learning, computational linguistics, computer vision, computer science
- Humanities and Social Sciences : digital humanities, cultural computing, archaeology, history, anthropology, museum studies, archival science
This interdisciplinary approach encourages meaningful dialogue between technological innovation and cultural heritage, as well as between academic research and the needs of communities.
📍 Practical Information
Dates: April 16–17, 2026
Location: Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (Cnam)
2 rue Conté, 75141 Paris Cedex 03
Gaston Planté Amphitheatre, access 35, 1st floor
Website: https://ai4chief.roc.cnam.fr/
Registration: Paid registration required
Why participate ?
- Learn about the latest developments in AI applied to cultural heritage
- Connect with international researchers and professionals
- Contribute to responsible and community-centered practices
- Be part of discussions shaping an ethical and inclusive digital future.