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KreativEU Alliance

KreativEU Alliance

Hackathon of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

Smart Archives – Unlocking Knowledge with AI
AI-driven access to cultural and archival heritage

KreativEU Hackathon 2026 | March 9–13 | University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic

Join a unique event where technology meets culture!

This hackathon aims to use Artificial Intelligence to make archives, libraries, and museum collections more accessible and engaging—transforming passive collections into interactive sources of knowledge.

What You’ll Work On

  • Automatic metadata and annotation generation
  • Multilingual search and translation
  • Content summarization and intelligent recommendations
  • Interactive visualization of knowledge networks

Focus Areas

  • AI-based extraction from text, images, and audio
  • Natural language processing and multilingual technologies
  • Cultural data management and interoperability
  • Ethical and transparent AI in heritage contexts
  • Ontology-driven approach to cultural well-being

Schedule

  • Day 1 – Arrival & Registration
  • Day 2 – Cultural & Educational Program
  • Day 3 – 24h Hackathon
  • Day 4 – Presentations, Jury Evaluation & Awards
  • Day 5 – Departure 

Social Program

🎲 Escape game at Galastus Vodňanský Library + other activities

Accomodation

Rooms booked at MEVPIS from March 9 to March 13, 2026

Expected Outcomes

  • Functional AI prototype for cultural data processing
  • Demonstration of multilingual search and summarization
  • Public showcase of interactive cultural knowledge discovery
  • Foundation for future research and open collaboration

Social Impact

  • Democratizing access to cultural heritage
  • Supporting education and research
  • Reviving hidden stories and connections
  • Strengthening digital preservation and inclusivity
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