II International Conference of Humanities UAb. The Challenges of Digital Transformation

June 4-6, 2025 | Palácio Ceia, Universidade Aberta, Lisbon

Will digital transformation allow for a reinvention of the articulation of art, culture, science and technology?

What interactions can be established between the Humanities and digital transformation?

What is the long-term impact of digital transformation on the teaching-learning process within the Humanities?

Quintessential figures of the Renaissance, such as Leonardo da Vinci, articulated art, culture, science and technology. In the 21^st century, we are once again living in an era of civilizational paradigm shift, as digital transformation imposes transformative possibilities and challenges.

Ongoing rethinking and the continual reinvention of concepts are inherent traits of the Humanities, which is why, as in the past, it is urgent today to innovate for the future. At a time when the field is expanding beyond its borders, when humans seek to improve their condition and when generative artificial intelligence assumes an essential role, it is time to reflect on the identity and unequivocal relevance of the Humanities and the changes that derive from digital transformation.

In light of this, the Department of Humanities at Universidade Aberta calls for a reflection on these challenges and opportunities, through proposals in different scientific areas of the Humanities, although prioritising the thematic issues of the congress.