Dear colleagues and friends, 

 

We are delighted to announce that the program of the “Paratexts in Premodern Writing Cultures” conference, which will take place in Ghent from 24-26 June 2024, is now available online: https://www.dbbe2024.ugent.be/programme/. The conference, organized in the framework of the Database of Byzantine Book Epigrams (DBBE) project, aims to explore the nature of paratextuality in premodern manuscripts across language borders and will include papers dealing with the broader cultural and historical ramifications of paratexts. Alongside the thematic conference, a workshop on “Data-driven Approaches to Ancient Languages” will be held on 27 June. 

 

We are also pleased to share that the registration platform is now open for both the conference and the workshop. To register and pay the applicable fee, which will partially cover organizational expenses, please visit https://congrezzo.ugent.be/paratexts/. We encourage you to complete your registration by the 5th of June. Your timely confirmation will greatly assist us in making further practical arrangements. 

 

For any inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at dbbe@ugent.be. All up-to-date information will be available at dbbe2024.ugent.be. Note especially our page on ‘practicalities’, where you can find information on the venue, travel instructions, and suggestions regarding your stay in Ghent. 

 

We look forward to welcoming many of you to Ghent! 

 

Best wishes, 

 

The DBBE team