Theme

DH2026 encourages the exploration of digital divides—not only across geographic regions, but also in terms of technological access, economic inequality, and uneven academic infrastructures. The conference seeks to foreground frameworks of methodological engagement that promote equity, foster cross-disciplinary dialogue, and support ethical uses of technology that amplify—rather than marginalize—diverse humanistic perspectives.

Set in South Korea, a country that exemplifies both enduring cultural heritage and cutting-edge digital innovation, the conference offers a timely opportunity to examine how emerging technologies and methodologies—particularly AI— shape knowledge production, cultural memory, and scholarly expression across the globe.

By raising questions such as “How can technological advancement deepen and diversify humanistic inquiry?” and “What does it mean to ethically engage with artificial intelligence and computational tools in a global digital humanities practice?,” DH2026 aims to critically address the epistemological and methodological challenges posed by emerging technologies at the intersection of computation and the humanities.