UMass Boston 15th Portuguese Literature & AI Conference
The University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) is set to host the 15th annual Conference on Literature in the Portuguese Language this month, spotlighting a distinguished lineup of female authors from across the Lusophone world. The event will bring together writers from Portugal, Brazil, and Cape Verde to explore the intersection of tradition and technology.
Literature in the Age of Algorithms
This year’s conference, titled “Digital Voices: Lusophone Literature and the Challenges of AI,” tackles one of the most pressing issues in the modern creative landscape. Scheduled for November 20, the program features acclaimed authors Ana Margarida de Carvalho (Portugal), Luiza Romão (Brazil), and Neusa Correia Lopes (Cape Verde), who will discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping storytelling and cultural identity.
According to the Consulate General of Portugal in Boston, the conference serves as a vital cultural bridge for the three Lusophone communities that maintain a significant presence throughout the New England region.
Honoring Academic and Cultural Leaders
Beyond the literary panels, the event will pay tribute to Professor Gláucia V. Silva of UMass Dartmouth for her contributions to the field. The day will conclude with a musical celebration featuring performances by Tony Barros, Djêdjas, and Calu from Cape Verde.
Organized by the Camões Portuguese Language Center at UMass Boston, the conference is part of a collaborative cultural initiative led by the Consulate General of Portugal in Boston, in partnership with the Consulates General of Brazil and Cape Verde.
Event Details
The conference is free and open to the public. It receives support from several high-profile organizations, including the Camões, I.P. – Institute for Cooperation and Language, the Coordination of Portuguese Language Education in the United States, the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), and UMass Boston’s Department of Latin American and Iberian Studies.
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