Call for Papers – DH Benelux 2025

We are pleased to announce the call for papers for the DH Benelux 2025 Conference, which will take place between 3-6 June 2025 at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. This annual conference serves as a platform for the community of Digital Humanities researchers to meet, present and discuss their latest research findings. We invite researchers, practitioners, scholars, and students to submit their original research, case studies, and demos in Digital Humanities. We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives and encourage submissions from various disciplines within the Digital Humanities. We aim for a programme covering topics that reflect current trends and emerging debates in Digital Humanities, providing opportunities for diverse interdisciplinary discussions.

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: 15 December 2024 (23:59 CET)
• Notification of acceptance: February 2025
• Conference Schedule: 4-6 June 2025 (main conference), 3 June 2025 (pre-conference workshops)
• Location: Vrije Universiteit (VU) – Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Submissions

Abstracts: We accept abstracts (English) for oral presentations, posters demonstrations, panels and workshops. Please indicate for which category (or categories) of presentation you are submitting with clear research questions, hypotheses and results (if available). However, the program chairs reserve their right to make the ultimate decision about the format of the presentation while making the schedule. References and/or bibliography are excluded from the word count. Proposals may contain graphics and illustrations.

Presentation Formats:

Oral presentations (abstracts between 1000-1500 words) are suitable for presenting empirical work, theorizing, cross- and multidisciplinary work, research methods and concise theoretical arguments. The format can be used to report on new project presentations, technical details and the results of practical experimentation and proof of concepts, early stage and ongoing, as well as completed research.

Posters (abstracts between 500-750 words) are particularly suited for detailed technical explanations and clarifications, and for the showcasing of projects and research alike. 

Demonstrations (abstracts between 500-750 words) are meant for showcasing prototypes, work-in-progress or finished software, hardware technology, tools, datasets, digital publications and so forth. Demonstrations take place simultaneously, in parallel to poster sessions and are meant to be interactive. Conference delegates will have the opportunity to mingle among the demonstration tables in an informal setting.

Panels (abstracts between 750-1000 words) bring together experts on a particular challenge in the field of digital humanities (excluding project presentations). Panels will only be held on-site and should consist of 4-5 speakers each contributing their own perspective on the topic. Next to a general description of the subject, please provide the names, affiliation, and contribution of each participant. Abstracts for panels should also mention how the speakers plan to engage the audience and clear research directions and/or challenges for the DH-Benelux community. Please note that a limited number of spots will be available for panels during the conference.   

Workshops (abstracts between 1000-1500 words) are self-organized tracks planned on the day before the conference. Workshop proposals are welcome on relevant topics and/or innovative approaches/tools/techniques. Please indicate the scientific scope, aims, length (half day or full day), number of participants, and a preliminary program in your proposal.

The abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the DH Benelux 2025 Program Committee and published on the DH Benelux 2025 website. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a full research article for the DH Benelux Journal. A separate call for journal submissions will be made after the conference.

How to submit?

TBA, keep an eye on the website: 2025.dhbenelux.org

Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated according to: relevance, clarity, novelty and contribution.

We look forward to your contributions and the opportunity to share insights, engage in discussions, and strengthen the Digital Humanities community at the DH Benelux 2025 Conference.