The Stanford GSB is hosting a a panel of leading search luminaries to engage in a deep, real-time discussion around the future of search. To register, go to
http://alumni.gsb.stanford.edu/networks/chapters/BayArea/search092210.html
Web search is evolving dramatically. In the beginning, there was basic keyword search, where Google still dominates. But over the course of 2010, there have been numerous innovations on the user experience side, including conversational user interfaces, real-time search, search with integrated discovery, and social search. At the same time, the understanding of how search impacts the sales process is changing as analysis of behavioral data across a broad section of the social graph provides a comprehensive view of individuals’ behavior. Today, the answer to the question "What is a search engine?" is not as clear as it once was as new, large players like Facebook and Twitter - and numerous smaller search innovators - enter the landscape.
So, where are we now, in terms of the web search experience, and what will the next generation of search experience look like? What are the business opportunities driving innovation? What technology will make new developments possible? What are the revenue models associated new categories of search-based user experience?
Panelists
Aditya Agarwal, Director of Engineering, Facebook
Barak Berkowitz, Managing Director, Wolfram Alpha
Gerry Campbell, CEO, Collecta
Dan Olsen, MBA '98, CEO, YourVersion
Bill York, VP of Engineering and Operations, Wowd
Justin Jed, Director, Bing Mobile
Moderator: Dave Hill, General Partner, KPG Ventures
Cost/Event Registration
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The cost is $25 and includes appetizers and one drink. This event is open to all GSB and Stanford University alumni, students, and their guests. Space is limited. Registration deadline is September 17.
