This annual meeting, now in its 13th year, provides a forum and point-
of-reference for all those interested in the domain of Search and
Retrieval. The Meeting draws together those with a professional
interest in search engines - such as search engine designers and
developers - and those interested in applying search engines in their
own professional environments. Search is at the heart of information
retrieval; and the Search Engine Meeting provides an annual point of
reference as to what is happening in this fast-moving and exciting
field.
Some theme areas of particular interest for the 2008 Meeting are:
