November 2024

Artificial Intelligence Meets Ancient History: Sardinia's Nuragic Conference

Chris Verbick

Nov 26, 2024 — 1 min read

La Sardegna Verso L'UNESCO will host it's second conference on the Nuraghe of Sardinia.

"Nuragic Civilization and Artificial Intelligence: from stones to neural networks," an international conference organized by "La Sardegna verso l'Unesco," will bring together global experts at Sa Manifattura in Cagliari on November 29th, 2024, exploring innovative approaches to understanding and preserving Sardinia's ancient heritage.

Conference Highlights

Expert presentations on AI applications in archaeological research
Analysis of the EIA project (Ecosystems for Technological Innovation)
Discussion of digital twins in Nuragic civilization studies
Exploration of AI's role in cultural heritage preservation
Gaming and technology applications in historical interpretation

Key Speakers

Barbara Carfagna (Rai journalist) - Conference Moderator
Alberto Mattiello - Business futurist and innovation expert
David Gallo - CEO of ONE-O-ONE Games
Stefano Quintarelli - European Commission AI expert group member
Maurizio Forte - Duke University Professor
Mark Altaweel - University College London Professor

Event Details

Date: November 29th, 2024
Location: Sa Manifattura, Cagliari
Partners: Municipality of Cagliari, Sardinia Region, Fondazione di Sardegna, Universities of Cagliari and Sassari

Program Structure

Morning sessions focus on technological innovation and AI applications
Afternoon sessions explore practical cases involving Nuragic civilization
Special presentations from Barumini Foundation and Mont'e Prama Foundation
Closing remarks by economist Francesco Pigliaru on "AI: co-intelligence"

This pioneering conference represents a unique intersection of ancient heritage and modern technology, aiming to leverage artificial intelligence for understanding and promoting Sardinia's rich archaeological history while contributing to the region's sustainable development.

The event marks the second edition of this innovative conference series, demonstrating Sardinia's commitment to combining cultural preservation with technological advancement.

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