TextAIles are organising a one-day public event on the 3rd June as part of Oulu Cultural Capital 2026, Finland, as the University of Oulu is a member of their consortium. Open to everyone, from researchers and heritage professionals to students and curious members of the public, this is a unique opportunity to explore how cutting-edge artificial intelligence and digital tools are revolutionising the way we study, preserve, and understand textile cultural heritage.
The day is structured in two complementary sessions. The morning is dedicated to presentations and knowledge-sharing, giving attendees a thorough grounding in the TEXTaiLES project, its tools, and its place within the broader European cultural heritage ecosystem. The afternoon shifts into an interactive mode, offering both a hands-on hackathon and an open space for creative engagement.
No prior technical knowledge required, just a curiosity about textiles, heritage, and the technologies that are bringing them into the digital age.
Who Is This Event For?
This event is open to everyone. If you are a textile researcher, archaeologist, conservator, museum professional, student, or simply someone passionate about history and innovation, there is something for you here. The morning presentations are accessible to all backgrounds, and the afternoon activities are designed to be engaging and participatory regardless of prior technical experience. We look forward to welcoming participants of all backgrounds and levels of expertise.
Registration
Register here to attend the public event.
Hackathon-like event for archeologists and conservators
During the event, project tools and services will be presented to participants in a live demonstration. Attendees will then form small groups and tackle real tasks using the TEXTaiLES platform, gaining direct, practical experience with digital methods that are shaping the future of heritage research.
The hackathon welcomes anyone with a passion for textiles, cultural heritage, artificial intelligence, digitisation, or interdisciplinary research. If you work with historic fabrics, study textile traditions, or are simply curious about how AI can unlock the secrets hidden in woven artefacts, this event is for you. No prior technical expertise is required, the TEXTaiLES partners will guide participants through the tools step by step. We warmly invite textile researchers, conservators, museum professionals, archaeologists, students, and curious members of the public to participate.
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