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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
SUMMARY:MICES 2026
DESCRIPTION:### Overview\nMICES 2026 is a one-day community event focused on e-commerce search. It brings together professionals from IT\, product management\, UX\, data science\, and search engineering to discuss challenges\, best practices\, and case studies in the e-commerce search domain. The event emphasizes open dialogue through scheduled talks in the morning followed by self-organised sessions in the afternoon where attendees can initiate discussions or present ad hoc topics. MICES has a history as a European gathering for the e-commerce search community and this edition continues that tradition by offering a collaborative\, informal setting for knowledge sharing and networking.\n\n### When and where\nThe event is scheduled for 10 June 2026 in Berlin\, Germany. Opening starts at 08:30\, and the program begins at 09:00. The venue is in Berlin\, and the event is positioned as an in-person gathering\, taking place shortly after the Berlin Buzzwords conference. The page notes that registration is not open yet but will open soon\, and there is a call for speakers with a submission deadline noted.\n\n### Format\nMICES combines structured talks with Open Space (Barcamp) style sessions. The morning features a sequence of talks to set the stage\, followed by self-organising sessions that encourage participants to lead discussions on topics of interest. The format is designed to stimulate collaboration across disciplines and to facilitate dialogue between practitioners and researchers alike. Talks are typically limited to about 30 minutes including discussion\, with opportunities to pitch topics during the Open Space sessions in the afternoon.\n\n### Topics and agenda\nThe event invites a broad range of topics related to e-commerce search\, from governance and organization of search teams to technical questions about relevance models\, measurement of search quality\, and the integration of AI\, visual\, and voice search into the shopping experience. A list of potential topics includes managing e-commerce search processes\, improving search quality\, personalised search\, choosing the right search technology\, tools and processes for Search and/or Shopping enhancements\, and enhancing the user experience with search beyond keyword entry. The page also mentions past editions and related community events\, highlighting the ongoing evolution of the field and the value of cross-disciplinary discussion.\n\n### Speakers and community\nThe call for speakers is open\, with emphasis on inviting insights and case studies from practitioners. The event highlights collaboration with partners such as Berlin Buzzwords and OpenSource Connections\, underscoring a community-driven approach to learning and knowledge sharing. Organisers and partners bring together experienced professionals from industry\, including leaders in search engineering and information retrieval\, to share experiences and foster dialogue.\n\n### Who should attend\nMICES is aimed at a broad spectrum of stakeholders involved in e-commerce search\, including IT professionals\, product managers\, UX designers\, search managers\, data scientists\, and researchers. The event is designed to be inclusive and welcoming\, encouraging participation from a diverse range of contributors to enrich the discussion and community knowledge.\n\n### FAQ and practical details\nKey logistical notes include that registration is not open yet and will open soon\, with the call for speakers open until a specified date. The program is described as subject to review and publication once talks are confirmed. Attendees should expect a compact\, focused one-day program that blends presentations with collaborative sessions aimed at advancing the practice of e-commerce search.\nhttps://mices.co/?ref=ainave
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany\, DE
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