DHNB 2027

In 2027, Umeå University will host the international DHNB conference, which brings together researchers from across the Nordic and Baltic regions. The theme will be “Human(ities) in the Loop,” highlighting the role of the humanities and humanity at the center of technological development. The theme for the 2027 conference is Human(ities) in the Loop. It draws on the concept of “human in the loop,” which highlights the role of humans in AI development, but broadens the perspective to include the importance of the humanities in technological and societal systems. “Through this theme, we want to emphasize how humans and the humanities play a central role in technological development,” said Evelina Liliequist and Coppélie Cocq The focus is on the loops and structures in which the humanities are inherently embedded, whether before, during, or beyond the age of AI.