From prestigious researchers to chief scientists, talented developers to leading engineers, innovators to entrepreneurs, market analysts to CIOs, this year's European Semantic Technology Conference (ESTC) brings together brings an impressive mix of diverse international experts in order to target the commercialization of semantic technology.

ESTC2008 is Europe's most prominent and authoritative conference focusing on the growth of the ICT semantic technology markets, highlighted by showcased industry practices, advancements in the field of semantic technologies achieved in the past year, and successful marketing strategies in delivering semantic applications that generate new revenues. While chasing to catch-up, the large number of industrial attendees the will provide the foundation for the long anticipated opportunity for semantic technologies to officially disseminate beyond the academic world. 

Participants will learn how to develop a cohesive strategy for managing semantic technology initiatives and utilizing these to dramatically evolve the operations and effectiveness of their organizations. Additionally, ESTC2008 provides the invaluable opportunity for you to meet your fellow peers or rub shoulders with some of the ICT industry's major players.

ESTC2008 will not only contribute to exploiting the most mature semantic tools and technologies; further research results will be presented promoting the continued R&D of semantic technologies as they evolve into a fundamental backbone of ICT. This year's ESTC takes another step in bridging the broad knowledge transfer gap with demonstrations and industrial exhibitions of pragmatic, functional, and fully deployable applications that prove the progressing marketable value of semantic technologies.

Program structure will include:

• Focused tracks that guide you through the conference experience and help you select which content is most relevant to your work
• A wide range of topics to ensure that your experience onsite will reflect your most pressing imperatives
• Opportunities to meet and get to know your peers in more informal settings
• Business Idea Contest – pitch your idea for the application of semantic technology to our panel of investors – winners will be selected at the conference and rewarded!