Hackathon: Data Driven Approaches to Safeguarding Cultural Heritage

The DISKAH network, the Archaeology Data Service, the Data/Culture AHRC‑funded project and DAFNI are hosting a one-day hackathon on 17 April 2026. 

The hackathon invites participants to explore how digital data sources can come together to address research questions associated with global challenges and cultural heritage. The event will be the first of a series of activities collaboratively exploring opportunities to work with available data by leveraging A&H Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) to address research questions and pilot innovative research directions.  During the hackathon, participants will gain insights into UKRI-funded data services, community-generated code and innovative AI-assisted methods with the support of technical professionals.  

Who is the hackathon for 

The event is open to researchers, digital research technical professionals, creative technologists, computational artists and practitioners working with Arts and Humanities data. You do not need to be highly proficient in coding to join the event, but you should have some experience with digital methods, software development, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coding.  Attendees will need to bring their own laptops for the hackathon.

Cost and Registration 

The hackathon event is free, but we ask people to register through Eventbrite: https://hackathon-safeguarding-heritage.eventbrite.co.uk

We are able to offer this event without a registration fee thanks to our funding. If for whatever reason, you register and become aware that you will no longer be able to join us, please consider cancelling your registration (through Eventbrite or by emailing m.samaroudi3@brighton.ac.uk), as this will help us avoid incurred costs.