Software for Endangered Language Science

📅 Date

October 25, 2025

⏰ Time

11am - 2pm EDT (UTC-5)

🌐 Location

Online (Zoom)

🔬 Build the Future of Language Preservation

Join us in launching sustainable research software development for studying and preserving endangered languages! This groundbreaking hackathon embraces the "permanent data – disposable technology" philosophy.

Perfect for software developers, designers, linguistic researchers, and community linguists. Language and tech enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome to learn, network, and make a real impact!

💻 Hackathon Challenges

Task 1: Portable Data Solutions

Implement LiGT data model to create a universal IGT (Interlinear Glossed Text) data converter

Task 2: Permanent Data Interface

Design an intuitive GUI for querying and basic editing of IGT data

Task 3: Accessible AI Integration

Build FLEx IGT importer/exporter for PLAID platform

Software for Endangered Language Science

Permanent, Portable Interlinear Data

🔬 Build the Future of Language Preservation

💻 Hackathon Challenges

Ready to Make History?