Re: Points on potential cooperation between STI2 and W3C/SWEO2

Jacek,

thanks.

Without going into the details here, I have one general issue/question. 
Whenever SWEO2 starts, whatever form it takes, it will have a finite 
life, ie 2 or 3 years. My understanding is that STI2 is set up for 
longer, is that correct? If so, we should be clear on what of these 
could set up some sort of a structure more in the line of W3C-STI2 
cooperation rather than SWEO2-STI2 cooperation (and SWEO2 would then 
act, while it is around, as an executor of that cooperation). That may 
require a separate discussion with, say, Ralph involved.

Ivan

Jacek Kopecky wrote:
> Hi all, I've added some points to the NextSteps wiki page, repeated
> below for convenience of discussion, should any happen before the
> telcon. 8-)
> 
> (Where I write SWEO2, I basically mean the W3C, whatever group(s) it
> decides to establish around SemWeb education & outreach.) 
> 
>       * We agree with other commenters that the SWEO2 should "speak for
>         the W3C". 
>       * SWEO2 could review STI2's Semantic Web Master curriculum and
>         materials, and maybe even consider giving them some publicity. 
>       * STI2 should submit its training materials on the core aspects of
>         the SemWeb to SWEO2, which may review and perhaps also adopt
>         them. 
>       * W3C and SWEO2 experts should be included in STI2 Expert DB. 
>       * SWEO2 and STI2 could co-organize training events and summer
>         schools. Whenever appropriate, STI2 would let SWEO2 know about
>         its event planned events and SWEO2 could join in. Due to STI2
>         being represented in SWEO2, the other direction is covered. 
>       * SWEO2 should consider participation in STI2-organized
>         conferences such as ESWC, ASWC, ESTC etc., even to the extent of
>         a W3C track, for instance. 
>       * SWEO2 could hold some of its meetings in conjunction with STI2
>         conferences. 
>       * SWEO2 could help form the STI2 certification programs, and then
>         the W3C could consider officially embracing ("blessing") such
>         programs.
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> Jacek
> 
> 

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