The semantic web

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This volume features papers from the 2nd European Semantic Web Conference (ESWC 2005), held in Heraklion, Crete, from May 29 to June 1, 2005. The Semantic Web aims to enhance the current Web by utilizing machine-processable metadata. By explicitly representing data semantics and incorporating domain theories (ontologies), it aspires to create a web that offers a new level of service, interconnecting a vast network of human knowledge with machine processability. Automated services will assist users in achieving their goals by providing information in a machine-understandable format, potentially leading to highly knowledgeable systems with specialized reasoning capabilities. Various technologies and methodologies from artificial intelligence, human language technology, machine learning, databases, software engineering, and information systems are being developed to support this vision. The conference showcased the latest research and applications in Semantic Web technologies, with a notable increase in participation compared to the first edition. Out of 148 submissions, 48 papers were accepted for publication and presentation, reflecting a 32% acceptance rate. Contributions came from both Europe and other continents, highlighting the global interest in this field.