New Informer – Summer 2017

Just in case you missed it, here are details of the latest issue of Informer, which came out last week. As usual, lots of good stuff, with a mix of conference reviews, feature articles and several obligatory mentions of the word ‘gamification’. Yep, even my spell checker doesn’t know that one. For further details see the Informer website. Or if you fancy becoming a contributor, get in touch!

Read Full Post »

Announcing the BCS Search Industry Awards 2017

As you may recall, last year we launched the inaugural Search Industry Awards programme, which attracted nominations from across the globe and culminated in a memorable awards ceremony at Search Solutions 2016. My colleagues and I are delighted therefore to launch the  this year’s Search Industry Awards, celebrating the best search innovations of 2017. Presented by the Information Retrieval Specialist Group of the BCS, these awards recognize people, projects, and companies that have excelled in the design of search and information retrieval products and services.

If you know of any companies, projects, or products that deserve recognition, let us know by submitting a recommendation. Alternatively, if you’re involved with something special yourself, you can submit an application today.

Read Full Post »

New Informer – Spring 2017

Just in case you missed it, here are details of the latest issue of Informer, which came out last week. As usual, lots of good stuff, with a mix of conference reviews, feature articles and at least one obligatory mention of the word ‘chatbot’. For further details see the Informer website. Or if you fancy becoming a contributor, get in touch!

Read Full Post »

Industry Day at ECIR 2017: confirmed lineup

I am pleased to announce the final programme for Industry Day at ECIR 2017, which will be held on Thursday 13^th April immediately after the regular conference program. I’m sure you’ll agree the lineup of speakers we have below is very strong indeed. Hope to see you there!

Read Full Post »

Industry Day at ECIR 2017: more speakers announced

Here’s quick update on this year’s Industry Day at ECIR 2017, which will be held on Thursday 13^th April, immediately after the regular conference program. I’m pleased to announce that our line-up has now expanded to include the following 7 speakers:

Read Full Post »

New Informer – Winter 2017

Just in case you missed it, here are details of the latest issue of Informer, which came out on this week. As usual, lots of good stuff, with a mix of conference reviews, feature articles and the several obligatory mentions of the word ‘chatbot’. For further details see the Informer website. Or if you fancy becoming a contributor, get in touch!

Read Full Post »

Call for Industry Day Proposals at ECIR 2017

We are just in the process of putting together the programme for Industry Day at ECIR 2017, and as part of that invite speaker proposals as outlined below. If you’re interested in presenting, or have any questions, just drop me a line. Hope to see you there!

This year’s ECIR conference will include an Industry Day, following very successful events at ECIR in recent years. The Industry Day will be held on Thursday 13^th April 2017, immediately after the regular conference program.

Read Full Post »