Early tomorrow I head to Chicago for the TechCocktail conference. The speaker list that Frank and Eric have amassed is impressive and the sessions are all stellar. Make sure to register if you haven’t already.
My session’s titled Understanding the Semantic Web and takes a top-down (;)) look at everything an entrepreneur needs to know about the space. For semantic ninjas that regularly reader the BlueBlog it may rehash some familiar ground but for those not deeply involved in the space it will be a great 30 min discussion.
Here’s a short summary of what you can expect.
What is the semantic web: for a term that has a simple definition the phrase ’semantic web’ is generally difficult to describe and confusing to understand. It shouldn’t be.
Two approaches to semantic web: the two popular approaches to realizing the potential of semantic web are: the bottom-up approach, which annotates information to describe concepts, terms, and relationships; and the top-down approach, which leverages existing information to infer meaning.
Applications: the real value of the semantic web is not in the technology that creates it but in the applications that the technology enables. From semantic search to contextual browsing we’ll explore what’s being done today and where applications are going.
Making a business of semantic applications the semantic web is an emerging market but what about the business opportunities?
As I said, it should be a great conversation and my goal is to stimulate discussion and debate that carries on throughout the event and into the evening. See you soon Chicago.
